The Stone Soup Company, 1517 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE STONE SOUP COMPANY
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1517 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605
License #: 3916824
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 11/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.restrooms **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen **Warning** On 11/4/14- above dish sink
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Barewood shelving back dry storage **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning** On 10/31/14- 2 door stainless off cook line
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. **Warning** On 11/414- reuse of tzatziki sauce containers
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Back storage room, under reach in coolers in kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in coolers THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: October 31, 2014 **Warning**
11/04/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.restrooms **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Barewood shelving back dry storage **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning** On 10/31/14- 2 door stainless off cook line
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. **Warning**
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Back storage room, under reach in coolers in kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Warning** On 10/31/14- 10ppm chlorine
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in coolers THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: October 31, 2014 **Warning**
10/31/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.restrooms **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles in front counter area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Barewood shelving back dry storage **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Back storage room, under reach in coolers in kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Sour cream **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. 3 on hot lamp **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in coolers THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: October 31, 2014 **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Pork, coleslaw **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Front counter **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Front counter **Warning**
10/30/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
6/9/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. Kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean lids and containers stored in dirty containers on shelf under prep table. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Face jewelry and wrist bands. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dry storage areas and servers area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.fish **Warning**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Greaseless fryer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic spoons **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Bucket of sanitizer stored next to fish. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Sanitizer bucket, fish standing in a bucket of water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. All coolers **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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
4/8/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container.spoon **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans in back room **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Back room
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • 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.
10/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Convection oven
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue. Freezer part
  • 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.
4/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.ice cream cones
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.shelves
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor.ice buckets
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops
  • Observed items on the food shelf cluttered with non food items
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.storage room
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Rubber mats under dish stainer
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing cups without sanitation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Observed cooked pasta being cooled in a covered container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Observed raw eggs stored above vegetables in reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
7/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. chocolate stored in old egg carton Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. canned food in storage room
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. tomatoes Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ice cream scoops
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw eggs st0red ab0ve RTE food
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. not consistent
6/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. ladies bathroom
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed nonhandled containers used in food storage.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. bbq sauce
  • Critical - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. hot water side on handsink by server area
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar
12/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. ladies bathroom
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. salad bowls
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. storage room
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. convection oven
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. all coolers
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed nonhandled containers used in food storage.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. salt
8/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. gaskets
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.tomatoes
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed nonhandled containers used in food storage.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Wash solution not clean.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
5/11/2011Routine - 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. cold cuts
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. lemons Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. storage room, kitchen
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. mens room
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
1/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. voluntarily threw away Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • 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
7/19/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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