Rib City, 1550 N 66 St, St Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: RIB CITY
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1550 N 66 St, St Petersburg, FL 33710
License #: 6215518
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 10/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
10/06/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
07/21/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on pen-supply cup and label container at spice station.) **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. (By walk in units) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. (Pitcher stored on hand sink near smoker.) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (46°F-51°F coleslaw, 54°F sliced tomatoes, 54°F applesauce, 57°F cut lettuce, 41°F coleslaw all in server line make table). Corrective action: Items relocated to working unit. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine at scoop mount. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on shelves at prep line where spices are held. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. (Hand sink by smoker, 95°F hot water, 84°F cold water after several minutes. At hand sink near dish machine hot water 87°F, cold water 84°F. Hot water 89°F hot water, 89°F cold water women's restroom.) **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. (By smoker) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. (Calibration of thermometer. Educated staff.) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
07/18/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Build-up of soiled water in beer cooler. Dust on fan of toaster oven below basket trays. Dust can fall onto clean plates below. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. (Across from 2 bay sink) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. (Outside walk in unit)
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. (Large scoop with handle lying in closed container of beans in walk in unit.) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. (Smoker)
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. (Hand sink near dish machine. Water drips onto floor during use.)
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area. (Dry storage area)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of sticky substance on/around soda box lines..
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. (Pink liquid hanging at rib smoker station)
1/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) Old labels on container stored on clean container rack over sugar and breading bins. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing at hand sink near smoker.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. (On gray containers of meat in walk in cooler) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. (Handle of scoop lying in contact with sugar and breading.) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture below 2 bay sink in back room where water is running over thawing foods.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. (Walk in freezer fan cover broken.)
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on shelves across from smoker.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris across from smoker.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over turkey breast in walk in cooler.. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Riblets and cooked copped meat in walk in cooler date marked 9/9. Discarded immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. (Gallon of milk from previous day opening at wait station.) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. (Restrooms 84°F cold side, 90°F hot side.)
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for all employees trained.
9/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. ( sliding dr) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. **Warning**
6/19/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - ( Walkin cooler/ freezer)Floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( storage shelving) **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.( ice bins) **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.( kitchen) **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.( above ice bin) **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. ( sliding dr) **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on storage room floor under shelving. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.( reachin/ cookline) **Warning**
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of ridged single-use container.( aluminum pans ) **Warning**
  • Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment in areas that may result in cross contamination.( up against handwash sink) **Warning**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises.( dry storage room) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.( 6/19/2013) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on scale. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.far end of kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.( not sanitized) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.( far end of kitchen/ near smoker) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.( pulled pork) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area.( kitchen) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. **Warning**
6/18/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. Kitchen handwash sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cookline reachin, and storage shelves **Warning**
1/16/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cole slaw container inside walkin cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. (Between prep tables) **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Storage room **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. Kitchen handwash sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. Blue scoop is buried **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Handle in beans/ walkin cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. At Dishmachine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cookline reachin, and storage shelves **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Storage room **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in dry storage area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked chicken not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.(139?) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Both kitchen handwash sinks without soap **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Baby back ribs ( 63)) on cookline table. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Pork ends on countertop (89?) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
1/15/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. inside top area, cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shelled eggs over cheese, walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
7/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.[rusted shelving inside cookline reachin]
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.[current]
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[walkin cooler]
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground.[rear of building ]
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.[milk]
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.[bulk]
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.[rear,near steamer]
  • Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.[standing mop water at rear of restaurant]
6/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Light switch next to back door missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Observed build-up of grease on aluminum spice storage rack.
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of keg reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of drink residue.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of microwaves soiled.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as grill line shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored on grill line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Lower new weather strip installed on door to cover outer opening.
12/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/10/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Light not functioning in storeroom ceiling light fixture.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 10/10/11.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in kitchen coolers.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed fry vat food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as grill line cover.
  • Critical - Observed toxic items improperly stored.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease behind grill line.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
8/8/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Ceiling kitchen light with cracked light shield.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Replace missing floor tile beneath oven.
  • Light not functioning in hood system light fixture.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in freezer.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed plastic cups stored on storeroom floor.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as grill line equipment cover.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
3/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as grill line equipment cover.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris and grease on grill line shelves.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed dumpster rusted out on bottom.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers in kitchen ceiling.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored by styrofoam plates.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
12/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in kitchen cooler.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical. Observed missing/inaccurate warewashing machine data plate.
  • Critical. No quaternary ammonium test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Ceiling tiles missing in dining room ceiling.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Kitchen light fixture with broken light shield.
  • Lights not functioning in hood system / storeroom light fixtures.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
8/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.{WALKIN FREEZER }
3/8/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.{COLE SLAW}
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.{SCOOP HANDLE IN BEANS}
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed live fruit flies in kitchen.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.{WALKIN FREEZER }
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 3/8/2010.
1/6/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.[milk]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[upright ]
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.[note; chicken rotating over pork in the smoker;provide documentation for cooked temperatures]
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.{WIF}
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Observed box of glasses stored on floor.
8/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/26/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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