Tampa Style Cuban, 1300 E Bay Drive, Largo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TAMPA STYLE CUBAN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1300 E Bay Drive, Largo, FL 33771
License #: 6213005
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 10/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. (Dishes are stacked wet at 3 compartment sink.) **Warning**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink. Quaternary ammonium test kit provided for chlorine chemical. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. (Safe staff book and blank card is available as well as blank printer copies of safe staff certificate.) **Warning**
10/08/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. (Dishes are stacked wet at 3 compartment sink.) **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. (By 3 compartment sink.) **Warning** **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer shelves soiled with chicken juices. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. (Box of cups stored on floor near soda machine.) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ( 51°F cheese, 45°F salami, 49°F cheese package, 47°F pork). (Items relocated to nearby working unit to properly cool from prep and cold hold until it is verified that unit is properly cold holding at 41°F or below.) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. (Cooked plantains 126°F on counter.). Corrective action reheat and hold in bain marie. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. (17 observed between wall and chest freezer. Droppings were immediately swept.) **Warning** **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. (150ppm chlorine 3 compartment sink.) **Warning** **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink. Quaternary ammonium test kit provided for chlorine chemical. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. (Safe staff book and blank card is available as well as blank printer copies of safe staff certificate.) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler 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. (Ambient air of sandwich make table t front window is 48°F. Employee turned unit down during inspection. 2nd ambient air check was 44°F . Staff instructed to allow unit cool to at least 41°F before returning food and get unit serviced if necessary.) **Warning**
10/07/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Under 3 comp sink
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. True Cooler out of service (no food inside unit)
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Kenmore freezer
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pulled pork
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. To be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
2/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Ice forming inside prep cooler
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handle broken , True cooler
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • Intermediate - Interior of freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. kenmore freezer
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. True cooler
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Cooked chicken cooling on counter uncovered 1/2 hr **Corrected On-Site**
9/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Measured 0ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wash solution not clean. 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Establishment operating without a current license and with overdue fines. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of 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. Rfrigerator not working, no food inside refrigerator
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
2/27/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. expired 02/01/12
2/27/2013Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. measured 0 ppm Corrected On Site. recheck 100 ppm
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. expired 02/01/12
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
9/12/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bags of cuban bread Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. ice cubes;food debris in hand wash sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. palm tree and table blocking fire exit For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs above ham - true cooler
  • Critical - Observed soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
2/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed handsink used for purposes other than the designated use. rinsing ladles in handwash sink
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink - ladles rinsed in handwash sink
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in kenmore freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ckd rice
9/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. door of chest freezer
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk 45 degr F Corrected On Site. jug placed into ice bath
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. blk beans
5/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. container of rice covered during cooling process
  • Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. chlorine test kkt provided , quaternary ammonium in use Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. cook line
12/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Wholesome, sound condition
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Hot food at proper temperatures
  • Critical. Foods properly cooled
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical. Sanitizing concentration
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean
  • Critical. Employee training validation
7/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food being cooled by nonapproved method.(manager stated that they leave hot foods out at room temperature to cool, inspector instructed them to use an ice bath)
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw shell eggs over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler isoda bag in a box area
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.(ice scoop hanging on side of ice machine )
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.(soda syrup leaking in soda bag ia box area)
  • Observed open dumpster lid.( numerous flies in and around dumpster as well as objectionable odors)
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
6/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair.(sliding cooler door unable to stay closed) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.(back door)
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.(in soda bag in a box area)
2/4/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.(ambient air temperature of approximately 50 degrees f)
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(pork 47 degrees, potato salad 45 degrees, turkey 46 degrees butter 50 degrees, ham 47 degrees, all in upright reach in cooler in soda area, all phfs moved to a working cooler.)
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.(chicken in steamtable at approximately 100 degrees f, had manager reheat to 165.) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(upright reach in cooler in soda area at 45-50 degrees f)
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(sandwich make cooler)
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.(brownies in front area, please eliminate self service or wrap)
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.(employee potrtioning raw chicken with gloves then degloved and touched equipment with no hand wash)
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.(sliding cooler door unable to stay closed) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.(back door)
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.(in soda bag in a box area)
  • Observed hole in wall.(near soda bag in a box area)
2/3/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.(door on glass front cooler)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
9/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/10/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 5/28/2009Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
No report available. 5/27/2009Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
No report available. 1/27/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/26/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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