Sportscasters, 2655 E Bay Dr, Largo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SPORTSCASTERS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2655 E Bay Dr, Largo, FL 33771-2418
License #: 6207683
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 08/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In reach in freezer in bin of French fries. **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured next to ice machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Near grill in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
08/20/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In reach in freezer in bin of French fries. **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured next to ice machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelf under prep table near reach in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Handle to reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between dry goods rack and wall. **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared by complex. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Near grill in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of ridged single-use container. Storing food products in plastic single use containers. M **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 59°F , sliced cheese 56°F , butter 62°F, tuna salad 59°F, milk 58°F , sour cream 57°F in walk in cooler. Corrective action taken, had operator move items to a working cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1.5 gallons of milk dated August 11th and July 30th in walk in cooler. The containers were bulging and liquid started curdling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Reach in cooler at bar area and walk in cooler. **Warning**
08/18/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Cleaned during inspectn **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
1/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small plastic bowl inside bulk flour bin **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler , ambient temp 48°, no potentially hazardous foods inside
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits. Plastic bin containing flour
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Mens restroom, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ptato salad
7/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Case of croutons
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Duct tape on refrig door handle
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
12/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. measured at 10ppm; Corrected On Site. recheck 50ppm
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. sanitizer only provided Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area. opened pack of cigarettes on prep table - cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. sack of onions
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. sack of potatoes
  • 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. plastic bowl inside bulk flour bin
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture. 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawing at room temperature. chicken in 3 comp sink Corrected On Site. placed under running water
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs on shelf above sour cream ; walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk flour bin
8/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. case of raw chicken Corrected On Site.
  • 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. inside bulk flour bin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Corrected On Site. control device removed; area cleaned
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. pack of cigarettes on shelf above prep table Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk flour bin
2/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. container of snack foods Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. sack of onions
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair duct tape on door handle of turbo air cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef above portion cups of dressings Corrected On Site.
10/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing gun - bar area
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. duct tape on cooler door
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. canned goods under rack Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handsink used for purposes other than the designated use. sleeve of plastic portion cups in sink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
5/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. 3 moldy tomatoes Corrected On Site. stop sale issued
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. in between walki in cooler & wall
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
1/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). meatballs 47 degr - walk in cooler [no date marking ]
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. meatballs made Tues 8/31- not date marked [47 degr] stop sale
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawing at room temperature. chicken in 3 comp sink [still frozen] Corrected On Site. placed under running water
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken on shelf above celery sticks [kItchen]
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. sack of onions
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not sanitized after washing and rinsing
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink [no sanitizer set up]
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned & sanitized within 4 hours of use
  • Critical. Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. handwash sign posted at 3 comp sink Corrected On Site. sign removed
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. behind toaster For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment. fail to provide sanitizer & test kit.
9/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.(cheese, dressings, sour cream)
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(sliced cheese in top part of deli style cooler at 51 degees f, moved to working cooler) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.(slight build up on top and sides of machine )
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(kitchen )
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.(back door has gaps)
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
4/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 17-08-1 Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.(quats provided, chlorine needed)
1/4/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw chicken over beverages and pickles in walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.(set up as wash, sanitize, rinse ibar area)
  • Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.(quats provided, chlorine needed)
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.(bar area)
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(kitchen )
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.(expired 9-16-09)
10/30/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(dairy products)
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw chicken and fish over produce in walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
7/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/22/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/21/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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