Tim's Cafe, 10903 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Lithia, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TIM'S CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10903 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Lithia, FL 33547-2683
License #: 3910411
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 09/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.cookline **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Sanitizer bucket
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
09/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
4/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Freezer
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.on top of doors , grease
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.not consistent
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
8/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.in kitchen next to reach in cooler
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.debris on floor behind ice machine
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.kitchen area
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.toilet won't shut off
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.tall reach in cooler needs gasket replaced
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked with plastic sanitizer bucket
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
1/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.upright reachin coolers
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.upright reachin coolers
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.milks ,meats,cheeses
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.purple liquid
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walkin freezer
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. tall reachin coolers
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • 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.
4/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.reachin cooler
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. baffle needs cleaning of brown substance
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.reachin coolers need repair
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair latch on walkin coolers need repair
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.ham
  • 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.
12/8/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. soda tower
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.need to be inverted
  • 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.
9/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. coffee - Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. eggs over ready to eat- Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
5/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. coffee ,soda
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
12/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.all dishes heldover need to be date marked
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. large bulk sugar container
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.cup being used in large sugar container-need a handlled scoop
  • 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 an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. coffee cup
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of moldy substance on soda dispensing machine
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.wet nesting
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
8/31/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
6/9/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/12/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Label the bulk-food-storage containers with the common name of their contents.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Store the bag of onions off the floor in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Provide sanitizing solution of two capfuls bleach per gallon of water. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Do not leave wet-wiping cloths lying on countertops; store them in sanitizing buckets between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Store cases of styrofoam containers off the floor in the dry-storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Provide cold water, under pressure, at the cookline-food-prep sink. This violation must be corrected by : 3/07/2010.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Provide hot water, under pressure, at the kitchen handwashing sink. This violation must be corrected by : 3/07/2010.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Provide hot water, under pssure, at the cookline-food-prep sink. This violation must be corrected by : 3/07/2010.
  • Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground. This violation must be corrected by : 3/07/2010.
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment. Drain pipe is missing beneath the mop sink. Replumb the mop sink to an approved septic tank. This violation must be corrected by : 3/07/2010.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Replace the missing hot-water-faucet at the cookline-food-prep sink. This violation must be corrected by : 3/07/2010.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. New managers must pass Food Manager Certification by 3/07/2009. Call 866 372 7233 to schedule exams. Keep copies of current certificates on the premises. This violation must be corrected by : 3/07/2010.
  • Critical. 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. REMINDER: New employees must pass Food Safety Training within 60 days of hiring.
1/8/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repackaged, refrigerated foods must be marked with 7-day-date labels. The labels are intended to indicate by when to serve, or to discard, the food item.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Label the battering flour and battering cornmeal with 4-hour-time labels. The labels are intended to indicate by when to serve, or to discard, the item. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repackaged, refrigerated foods must be labeled with their common names.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Walk-in freezer thermometer is registering 20 F. Repair the freezer unit to maintain 0 F or lower.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Do not leave wet-wiping cloths lying on countertops; store them in the sanitizing buckets between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system improperly repaired. Repair the inoperable hot water faucet at the cookline-handwashing sink.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Replace the missing hot water faucet at the kitchen food-prep sink.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Call 866 372 7233 to schedule a renewal exam.
  • Critical. 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. REMINDER: New employees must pass Food Safety Training within 60 days of hiring.
8/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/27/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 2/13/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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