The Plum Tomato, 1988 Alt 19, Tarpon Springs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE PLUM TOMATO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1988 Alt 19, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
License #: 6214173
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 5/6/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil - water-
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
5/6/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated flour/food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil - water-
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
3/7/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Caesar dressing
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Dining room
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishmachine area
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Dishmachine area
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Near pizza oven
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Near pizza oven
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, seasoning shelf
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
9/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Drink area
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Above dishmachine
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Next to gril
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Across from stove
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta 50F, chilled **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. Lasagna in reach in cooler near dishmachine
5/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in dining area
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Near dishmachine
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Near pizza oven
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil pans across from grill
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Near dishmachine
1/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. cups in wait area
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ice scoop in wait area
11/26/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. lemons, wait area
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. cups in wait area
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. cups, above dishmachine
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ice scoop in wait area
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. to go cartons not inverted, near pizza oven
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ravioli in freezer next to fryers
9/17/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/26/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. dry storage room
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. white fridge next to stove
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. food containers near dishmachine
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. food prep
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bin of chicken in wa in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bottle soda, dry storage room Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in cooler near pizza oven
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. ice machine Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. next to fryers Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese 49F, white fridge Corrected On Site. chilled
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lasagna, 50F, white fridge Corrected On Site. chilled
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. next to fryers Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. degreaser near dishmachine Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour, across from fryers Corrected On Site.
5/30/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/9/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reach in cooler across from pizza oven
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. salad prep reach in cooler
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. next three co partment sink
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. prepping pizza
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. box of potatoes in walk in cooler
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. outside
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef, 50F, salad prep cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese, 55F, pizza prep cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham, 56F, pizza prep cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pepperoni, 57F, pizza prep cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potato salad, 51F, salad prep cooer
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage, 55F, pizza prep cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over precooked meatballs in white fridge
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. lasagna, white fridge
11/8/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. must use three compartment sink to sanitize until dishwasher is fixed.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. hard to get to, near pizza oven
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken, 45 F, fridge next to fryers. Moved to another cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lasagna, 52F, fridge next to fryers moved to another cooler.Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mashed potatoes in fRidge next to fryers...52 moved to another coolerCorrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. deli meat
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. lasagna in fridge
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour
7/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. dishwashing area
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop stored on grate of dispenser , front counter Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs on oven handle Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. mens restroom
  • 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
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. spice containers stored in cardboard box on top of microwave Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. employee cutting mushrooms with bare hands Corrected On Site. employee put gloves on
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw sausage behind pepperoni , reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. nonhandled container in pepper, kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. pizza
5/16/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/16/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Current license properly displayed
5/12/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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