Saimira's European Grill, 38501 Us Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SAIMIRA'S EUROPEAN GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 38501 Us Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
License #: 6216233
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 5/3/2011

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength...200ppm
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect...employee not wearing gloves when preparing menu items Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris--under microwave on cook's line
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine...backsplash panel
  • Critical - Observed dead palmetto bugs on floor in water heater room
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer...and under slicer
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food...bracelet
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits...plastic pan from night before left on scale by fryers
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods--2door cooler opposite fryers--chicken above beef Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled...cook's line
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue...beerkeg cooler at bar
  • Critical - Observed milk carton stored in green beans bin inside cooler drawer
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food...walkin cooler--tube of beef above vegetables Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment...dishwasher area--grill spatula stored between plastic wall cover and wall.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked...meatballs and other foods inside 2door cooler opposite fryers
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength...200ppm
5/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked....sliced cheeses and meats----in 2door glassdoor cooler by fryer and in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods--raw chicken pieces stored above beef in 2door glassdoor cooler by fryer
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location...tongs hung on oven door handle
  • Critical. Dishmachine not pumping soap properly into machine --serviceman called
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue....by icemachine
  • Critical. Observed interior of beerkeg cooler with residue buildup at bar
  • Observed clean knives stored in bucket with foods buildup on lower shelves opposite blodgett oven
  • Critical. Handsink by dishmachine lacking paper towels
12/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked...cut meats, lasagna, meatballs.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods--2door cooler opposite fryer---raw chicken stored above beef.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food..walkin cooler--tubes of raw beef stored above cheese
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in 2door freezer--eggplant.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of beer/water--keg cooler at bar.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise...toilet stored under 2bay prep sink--operator stated he is taking it home.
8/23/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.[bulk bins]
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.[in upright reachin ]
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.[in walkin ]
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[bulk salt]
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[dried bread needs to be kept covered]
  • 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 improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.[through out]
  • In-use utensil for potentially hazardous food wiped on wet wiping cloth than reused on food
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.[tongs hanging on oven doors]
  • Critical. Employee dry hands on cloth towel at bar
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.[top of machine ]
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.[at bar]
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.[walkin cooler]
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.[bulk bins]
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[upright freezer]
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.[potato peelers]
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.[keep inverted]
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.[unwrapped straws on bar]
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[in waitstaff station] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.[personal food stored with customers food]
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
6/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-23-1 Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.beef and chicken in drawers above pasta
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-22-1 Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.employee cutting vegetable Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 12B-07-1 Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-24-1 Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.at bar
  • Critical. Violation: 41A-02-1 Observed toxic item stored by food.asprin on shlf in kitchen
2/26/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.in reachin coolers
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.beef and chicken in drawers above pasta
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.beef over seafood in reachin
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.raw seafood over ready to eat sauce in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin cooler
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.in bar
  • Critical. Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.talking on phone than returning to food prep without washing hands
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.employee cutting vegetable Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.for quat at bar
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.at bar
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.at bar
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.at bar
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.wait station
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.in dish room Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.wait station
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.at bar
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.asprin on shlf in kitchen
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 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 : 2/24/2010.
12/23/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/14/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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