Name: SPHINX CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 30051 Us Hwy 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33761
License #: 6217066
Total inspections: 2
Last inspection: 07/21/2014
Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. Various items.
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone on cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Reach-in cooler. Watermelon, scwarma.
Basic - Food stored outside. High volume of non-TCS foods stored on table outside behind restaurant during cleaning.
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front and back reach-in coolers.
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Reach-in freezer front cook line.
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Multiple throughout.
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Chicken, lamb and fish over tomatoes and other vegetables.
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.
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
07/21/2014
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Hole in ceiling. By 3 comp sink.
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cooking pots.
Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Across from stove.
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.
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
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