Tin Can Cafe, 307 S Myrtle Avenue, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TIN CAN CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 307 S Myrtle Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756
License #: 6200997
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 09/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
09/30/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **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**
08/04/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Potatoes held near hand wash sink. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 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. Operator is going yo use the three compartment sink until machine is fixed. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touch toasted bread with bare hand. Had employee wash hands pug on gloves and use new bread. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cooks line feta cheese 56°F , sliced cheese 46°F , cubed ham 46°F , raw steaks 43°F , sliced American cheese 45°F. Individual creamers and butter 50°F . Had operator move items to coolers that were functioning properly. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed hands with gloves on. . Had employee remove gloves, wash hands then put new gloves on. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. In dry storage room. **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 - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator 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. Reach in cooler near register on waitstaff station and reach in cooler on cooks line. **Warning**
07/31/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of machine **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw burger pattie above shred cheese **Corrected On-Site**
2/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. 3 comp sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present.
  • Basic - Standing water in mop sink/mop sink draining very slowly. Located Outside back door
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Cooked Potatoes on prep table next to handwash sink
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Sealed Bottle of juice , inside ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. 3 individual bell peppers , trimmed , washed , prepped during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
9/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Coffee filters **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Stockpot of potatoes **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
5/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. turned off at spigot under sink - men's restroom Corrected On Site. hot water restored
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw fish above cooked turkey breast Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw ground beef above prepped onions Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. soffit missing ; exposed rotted wood - exterior; entire north side of bldg repairs underway
11/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. both restrooms
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. removing sanitized dishes from dishmachine and wiping dry with cloth
  • Critical - Observed interior of oven soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. no tongs;fork used to dispense lemon wedges into beverages - front counter Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw burger patties on shelf above waffle batter - cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. sleeve of foam cups - front counter
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. container of fries - reach in freezer
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. asst bulk ingred containers : flour; sugar
6/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 2 door ambient temp 45 Corrected On Site. potentially hazardous foods moved to working cooler; repair tech called
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. some corrosion on shelves inside 2 door cooler
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. sack of potatoes Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed one dead palmetto bug on premises. under dry storage rack Corrected On Site. area cleaned during inspection
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. feta cheese 45 Corrected On Site. moved to working cooler
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. case of foam cups Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked potatoes; clam chowder
12/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. measured at 0ppm Corrected On Site. machine 'primed' recheck 50 ppm
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawing in an improper manner. meats on kitchen counter Corrected On Site. placed into refrig
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. sealed case of plastic cutlery Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. orzo soup
8/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. stock pot of pltztoes Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. missing from container of lemon wedges [front counter] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. list of items posted with correct date, missing start time Corrected On Site. Inspector reviewed procedures with operator to ensure proper documentation
5/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed one moderately dented can [mushrooms]
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. tuna salad
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ckd potatoes 50 degr F Corrected On Site. Time as a Public Health Control implemented
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken above chili Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be clea ed within 4 hrs of use
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Critical. Bathrooms not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. tubes of caulking on shelf above loaves of bread
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorine measured at 200ppm [wiping cloths] Corrected On Site. recheck 100 ppm
12/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Wholesome, sound condition
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Foods properly cooled
  • Critical. Facilities to maintain product temperature
  • Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated 1. wash 2. rinse 3. sanitize
  • Critical. Thermometers, gauges, test kits provided
  • Pre-flushed, scraped, soaked
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Critical. Cross-connection, back siphonage, backflow
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
7/13/2010Routine - 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. pasta in reach in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bag of potatoes
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
3/26/2010Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. flour
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop on top of ice machine
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. plates above grill
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
12/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/18/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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