Tapas Garden & Wine Bar, 321 Gulf Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TAPAS GARDEN & WINE BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 321 Gulf Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785
License #: 6213999
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 8/1/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.on cook line **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
8/1/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.on cook line **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
5/23/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on storage shelf **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.greasy **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.cell phone charger on wax sheets on cookline **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.around soda boxes, in hall , in bar areas **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.condensation on top pan full dripping on food see stop sale **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.cooler of beverages at outdoor bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall.between shelf and tile in pass through **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.in keg cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.extremely soiled **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.on cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises.old dry egg cases. 2 dead, 1 in indoor bar **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.chicken broth 73?, gravy 71? on cook line **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.in kitchen **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. evidenced by soil and lemon pieces **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.indoor bar sink **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
5/21/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises.[large and small in sticky traps on kitchen floor and above cookline ]
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.[excessive small ants on kitchen floor by handsink]
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[ham and cheese in reach in cooler ]
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.[sugar] Corrected On Site.
8/21/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. near cookline
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. end of cookline
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. oil, cookline
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. pickkes on cookline
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. reach in cooler on cookline
7/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[inside bar]
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.[ice scoops on top of ice machine ]
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[sink by ice machine ]
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[fan on cookline ]
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[on cooking equipment ]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.[peeling paint in dish room]
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.[on reach in cooler on cookline ]
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.[after handling hair] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.[when changing gloves]
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap.[just rinsing hands under water] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[onions]
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[portion control scale]
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[shelf above cookline ]
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.[on cookline ]
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.[evidenced by potato peels in sink] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in wall.[dish room]
  • Observed hole in wall.[on cookline by fan switch]
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.[interior top]
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[on cooklin, food in soiled pans, debris inside top]
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[single glass door cooler]
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair[handle glass door cooler]
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.[purse hanging with utensils]
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.[milk, lunchon meats]
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[beef and chicken over pickles, glass door cooler]
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.[at buckets] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.inside
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.[on cookline ]
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.[small ants on deli style reach in cooler on cookline and up the wall behind it]
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[desserts]
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[in freezer]
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[in reach in cooler and other food pans stacked on top of raw seafood]
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.[desserts]
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.[potato salad]
  • Waste lineclogged at soda gun holster.inside bar]
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[ladies restroom ]
  • Critical - Violation: 50-09-1 Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
1/19/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/3/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.[ladies restroom ]
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.[at bar]
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.[still working on remodel ]
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements.[319 seats inside and out]
  • Critical - Exit signs missing. [side door]For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area.[new plans not completed per Kathy Dorsey 60 day warnuing] This violation must be corrected by : 1/12/2012.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[at bar]
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[at bar]
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[cookline ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[preparation area] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.[in rice]
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[ladies restroom ]
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored.[on shelf by mixer]
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.[back preparation room]
  • 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.[in black beans]
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.[interior top]
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets[reach in by bread].
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils.[hand lotion, air freshener on shelf with glasses]
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.[still working on remodel]
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.[bulk bins]
11/3/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. walk removed in kitchen hand sink taken out
6/14/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 3 door true cooler
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cold tech cooler
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. true cooler
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. walk in cooler
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. outside seating added about 60 seats note now licensed for 155 seats
  • Critical - Hot and cold water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.in dishwasher room
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs hanging on handle of grill
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. missing in several coolers
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. walk removed in kitchen hand sink taken out
  • 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
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. insides of doors and top of dishwasher
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. durning remodel in new prep room
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. missing on employee doing food prep
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. floor in new prep area in disrepair
  • Observed hole in wall. in dishwasher room
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. true cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef/dairy in reach in true cooler 52/56
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. black beans and sour cream stored in 3 door true cooler 74 degrees note stop sale done
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter/chicken/cheese in cold tech cooler 52/59 degrees
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken /bad pudding /dairy products in walk in cooler 52/54 degrees
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). sour cream and black beans
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. condiment containers in salad make cooler not marked of contents
6/13/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/16/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. in bar area
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cold tech reach in cooler
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.missing at employee hand sink in kitchen area
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. at employee hand sink in bar area
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop stored on outside ice machine
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.peeling paint in dishwasher room
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. under deli style cooler on cooks line
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. salad deli style cooler
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. on employee hand sink in bar area
  • Critical - Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. items in reach in cooler near sandwich press 45/49 degrees note items moved to working cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw beef on tray with ready to eat meats in reach in cooler located near office
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle. in dining room area
3/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 1 51-09-1 establishment did not report seating change that effects the license fee fire safety or other related requirements establishment licensed foe 32 seats and observed approximately 155 seats
3/1/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • 51-09-1 establishment did not report seating change that effects the license fee fire safety or other related requirements establishment licensed foe 32 seats and observed approximately 155 seats
2/8/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative Complaint Time Extension
  • Violation: 51-09-1 Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. license states 32 seats this is not a true number
11/17/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.items in true reach in cooler 54/55 degrees note stop sale done
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. true reach in cooler
  • Critical. Observed an unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area ice machine needs lock on it at all times
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. old dry food build up
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. missing on hot water faucet in employee restroom
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. in employees restroom
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. kitchen back door
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. in prep area
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in beverage make area
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. license states 32 seats this is not a true number
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
9/10/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-10-1 Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection. outside on patio area
  • Violation: 51-09-1 Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. restaurant has more than 32 seats
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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
5/19/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. condiment containers in coolers not labeled of contents
  • Critical. Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection. outside on patio area
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. ice scoop stored in ice machine has no handle
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. in ice bin in bar area
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. employee doing food prep
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. top of dishwasher and insides of doors
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.on cooks line area
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. old food build up on door handles of deli style cooler on cooks line
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. missing at employee hand sink in bar area
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. missing in mens and ladies restrooms
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. observed 10 fresh rat droppings inside of dishwasher observed 5 fresh rat droppins on top of dishwasher
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found.observed 5 old dry rat droppings on shelf over dishwasher area
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. observed two old dry rodent droppings on plastic container in dishwasher room on storage shelf
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. observed to many to count old dry rat droppings under storage shelf in corner in dry storage area
  • Critical. Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. observed one live rat in glue board trap in service beverage area which is located of kitchen/dishwasher room
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. kitchen back door has gap in bottom portion
  • Observed hole in wall. near grease trap in dishwasher room
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. near dishwasher wood part of ceiling has no finish on it
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. restaurant has more than 32 seats
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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
5/18/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.condiment containers not labeled
  • Critical. Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection. located outside
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs hanging on oven doors
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. missing in employee restroom
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in dishwasher room
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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
1/13/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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