Timpano Chophouse, 1610 W Swann Ave Ste C4, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TIMPANO CHOPHOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1610 W Swann Ave Ste C4, Tampa, FL 33606
License #: 3912568
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 08/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Entrance to dish wash area.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid on large ice machine broken. Containers and lids. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. On cooksline and oyster bar area.
  • Basic - Scoop handle in contact with seasoning. Large white containers in prep area.
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Cooksline.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked veal stock (walk in cooler)
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 7 lbs cans of Fancy Chili Sauce (Monarch).
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Veal stock.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area **Repeat Violation**
08/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Near walk in cooler and prep area.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. On cooksline.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Near large walk in cooler
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Large white containers in prep area near walk in cooler.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooksline
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On cooksline.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken stock on cooksline.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On cooksline. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Soup/chowder/chili hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. On preps table and above seasoning bins.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Ice in hand sink near large ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area
5/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Front kitchen line.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. In large flour bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Tin pans on shelf near walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster batch on ice in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by large rolling rack. **Corrected On-Site**
1/22/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Straws at bar area. **Corrected On-Site** **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**
10/17/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Large plastic plates near Walk in cooler. Plates on cooksline. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in dish machine area. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice machine scoop on cooksline **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Straws at bar area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. 6 lbs of tomato paste. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Poultry over battered Mozzarella stick. Low boy cooler on cooksline. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over butter. Walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. In dish machine area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In dish machine area. **Corrected On-Site** **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**
8/13/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To scoop lettuce on front kitchen cooksline in drawer.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. On front kitchen line.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On table near prepping vegetables.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature gauge(s) on dishmachine. Not reaching 180?
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In dish wash area.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Frozen Squid in prep sink.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles on cooksline.
  • Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. At bar area area.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Chicken stock at 51?
3/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. small flies.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken, fish/cook's line. Corrected On Site. Corrective action taken, iced down phf.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Corrected On Site. Adjusted water heater and booster heater.
7/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Dish wash area
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Bar hand sink
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bar service area
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. Fire red peppers and tomatoe paste (1 can each). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Corrected On Site
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep table in kitchen
3/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/20/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Dish washer heat not reaching 180 degrees F temperature is 175. COS
  • Electrical room with clutter blocking electrical box.
  • Critical - Employee eating in kitchen while preparing food.
  • Critical - Employee failed to wash hands after handling soiled dishes in wash area.
  • Critical - Employee touching ready to eat food with bare hands.
  • Critical - Lemons and lime stored in ready to eat ice holder.
  • Critical - Meat and food mixer needs to be cleaned from food build up.
  • Mop stored down in mop bucket.
  • Critical - No proof of food certified food manager.
  • Critical - No sanitizing test kits.
  • Scoop handle stored in water bucket and flour bin. COS
  • Critical - Slimy build up on soda gun in bar area.
  • Critical - Stop sale on read sauce. Improperly cooled item.
  • Critical - Stored toxic chemical in bar area improperly. COS
  • Critical - Used cloth as a food contact surface.
  • Utensils not stored properly on waitress line with handle facing in one direction.
  • Wet towels on counter in cooks line.
9/22/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner, bowls in area next to WIC
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, in RIC Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, RIC
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, front RIC Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Observed spaces in ceiling by WIC
  • Observed utensils in poor condition, cracked containers
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/12/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, sugar?, on cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, desserts shots in RIC
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, scoops
  • Observed scoop with handle in contact with flour, bread crumbs
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair, on cookline
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, RIC door interior cracked in buffet area
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, in dishwasher area and WIC
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing, inside sanitizer bucket, bar ares
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces not cleaned after box was placed on cutting board
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner, in back dishwasher area, and bar area
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored, sudsy tomgs stored on cutting board and tongs hanging on stove door
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster, in bar area
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, at buffet area, dishwasher area, bar area
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable, in dish machine area
10/11/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reachin cooler by server area
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. servers area
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. employee bathrooms Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. prep area hood system Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
4/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. front area
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. servers area, employee bathroom
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. light on prep side hood system
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
1/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/10/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Shellstock tags not maintained in chronological order correlated to the date or dates during which the shellstock were sold or served.
  • Critical. No tag on fresh shellfish.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. walkin freezer Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. (3)Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation
  • 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. metal bowl in flour bin Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • 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. dishwasher Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. numberous areas in kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves by backroom for can goods
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. dishroom Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. paper storage room
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. bar area
  • Critical. Employees not informed of acceptable sanitary practices.
  • 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
10/9/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.reachin cooler-cooks line
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. flour bins Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. cooks line
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. 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. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelf racks in walkin cooler
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink Repeat Violation.
7/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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