Take A Break Cafe, 8194 Woodland Center Dr, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TAKE A BREAK CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8194 Woodland Center Dr, Tampa, FL 33614
License #: 3912454
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By 3 compartment sink
  • Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Drink next to bread on cart
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Purse
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. By press
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Eggs, ham on cook line
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef next to cook roast beef
07/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Single-use gloves not stored in a clean, protected location. Gloves sitting exposed on front counter **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking.
1/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil bottle
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Eggs
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw fish over sauce in reach in cooler
  • 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.
9/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Pepsi cooler
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.
6/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Corrected On-Site**
4/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding north 2 door reachin equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit phf's iced down, repairman called
9/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.eggs next to cooked han
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.
3/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
10/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided. mop sink removed, was located to left of door
  • Critical - No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over dressing
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. date marked 5/10
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. towels
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
5/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. beef over dressing
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed 2 door reachin cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
1/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. by back door
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. back door
8/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw shell eggs over ham in reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.deflector ledge
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
2/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area. in cabinet under plumbing
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.reachin freezer
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.before or when changing gloves
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. on ledge.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
10/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/4/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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