Ringside Cafe, 2742 N 4 St, St Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: RINGSIDE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2742 N 4 St, St Petersburg, FL 33704-2834
License #: 6209927
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 7/18/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.Cook line.
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.Knives at upstairs back door to outside in dirty container.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Balcony area door to outside upstairs.
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.Carpets up the stairway to the kitchen and balcony.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.Cook line.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Tubes on the Flourescent bulbs but no end caps.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Metro shelves at the dish area.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.Soup,chile,beans,cooked ribs
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.Comminuted beef ,raw over raw fish in the walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.pre cooked foods throughout the walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
7/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Throughout kitchen
3/28/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Throughout kitchen, equipment
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In bar area beside soda station
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Throughout kitchen
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In bar
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut melon 46?, mashed potato 44?, chili 44?, chicken 46?, roast 48?
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing utensils and sani bucket in HWS by dish area
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In bar
3/27/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. At bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. At bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef and chili in reach in cooler at 45-46 degrees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked onions and mushrooms on cooks line at 120 degrees. Corrected On Site.
7/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Large cambros in dish area.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Brick flooring cracked, uneven on cooks line.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In bar area.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tongs on oven handle in kitchen.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Cardboard on floor in dish area.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cooks line. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On fryer, below fryer and side of reach in cooler.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris. Throughout kitchen.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Employee cooking/prepping with no hair restraint.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Large cambros cracked in dish area.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Baked potatoes stacked in plastic container with lid on. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. On small stand up cooler beside walk in.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes being stored in handwash sink.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. Window beside dry storage area without screen.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Refried beans and stew at 110 degrees at time of inspection. Corrected On Site. Reheated to 165 degrees.
4/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Employee verified that Rice was cooked yesterday. At time of inspection rice was 49 degrees. Rice not properly cooled within time frame. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Floor tiles broken, not smooth and continuous.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by cutting bored holding Jagermeister dispenser in bar.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. At bar handwash station.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease and excessive dust throughout kitchen.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Employee cookong/prepping with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Large container of rice stored on floor in walk in. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Beside and under fryer
  • 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. Bowl used as scoop in rice,flour and portion cup used in croutons.
  • Critical - Observed no screen in open window in dry storage.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Inside sliding door stand up budweiser cooler.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. behind dish machine.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. Behind fryers and cooks line.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Above 200ppm
12/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.(kitchen )
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.(tongs on oven door handles
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(storage room)
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(bar area)
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(cooks line)
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.(lid for ice machine )
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.(used to store dishware ) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.(bar area)
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(croutons, rice)
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.(above 200 parts per million of chlorine in wiping cloth buckets )
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
3/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served.(chicken salad dated 9-23-10 in walk in cooler, smoked fish spread dated 9-8-10)
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.(chicken on cooks line at 129 degees f) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(fish in walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.( throughout )
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.(putting lemons on glasses)
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.(used as dump sink)
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.(ice machine lid)
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(hood filters)
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(on cooking equipment on cooks line)
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.(cooks line)
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(storage room)
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.(above 200ppm of cl2 in wiping cloth buckets)
10/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 36-09-1 kitchen floor not in good condition. loose tile, soft area
  • Violation: 37-06-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. behind cook's line
6/3/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beer batter measured at 47 degr F Corrected On Site. product iced down
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. duct tape on door of ice machine [outside bar area]
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. 2nd floor wait station
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. 2nd floor wait station
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda gun nozzle. bar area
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. side of flattop
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar area
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. dried droppings in dry storeroom
  • kitchen floor not in good condition. loose tile, soft area
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. bar area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. behind cook's line
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. chairs blocking emergenct exit [2nd floor] For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 6/02/10 .
4/1/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/7/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw fish on shelf above cooked ribs - walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. plastic portion cup inside container of 'sloppy joe' - walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed handsinks used for purposes other than the designated use. plastic cups, bottles in handwash sink [bar area]
  • Critical. Observed handsinks used for purposes other than the designated use. plates in handwash sink - kitchen
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. doors of reach in cooler - cook's line
  • Shelves attached to walls in dishwashing area not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. measured at 10ppm Corrected On Site. recheck 50ppm
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar area
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar area
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar area
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar area
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar area
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. approx 5 dried droppings [dry storage area]
  • kitchen floors not in good condition. 'soft' area - cook's line [2nd floor of bldg]
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. under equipment - cook's line
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under handwash sink - bar area
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. bar area
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 12/05/09.
10/2/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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