Ribits Bar B Que, 401 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Ribits Bar B Que
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 401 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
License #: 3916787
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 11/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Kitchen line over prep table Reach In Cooler
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No closed receptacle. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Smoker area.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Near smoker.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Near steam table.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of Raid in back prep area near smoker.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw shelled eggs over opened can green beans and tomatoes. Reach In Cooler front kitchen.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen line and back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen line.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
11/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
07/08/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
6/19/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Front kitchen area near bread rack. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restrooms. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Knives self service. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. In restrooms. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front kitchen area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
4/16/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Reach 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.
12/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Near front kitchen counter.
1/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. salt Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. meat cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
7/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed a gas appliance without proper venting. For reporting purposes only. Propane tank in use under screen in porch.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table
5/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/28/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. employee restrooms Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 2/15/2012.
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law. In reachin coolers
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Reachin cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In cooks area. Corrected On Site.
12/15/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. Corrected On Site. 107065696
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Restroom
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Spoons
4/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs/milk
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
8/2/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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