Tarpon Diner, 217 S Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Tarpon Diner
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 217 S Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
License #: 6211667
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 10/02/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.Ladies room.
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.Back kitchen.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line.
  • Basic - Door in disrepair. Kitchenentrance
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Chest freezer
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Rust on refrigerators,kitchen
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezers.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Back kitchen
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Hand wash sink,ladies room.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. On cook line. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Kitchen
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.Ladies room.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • 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.
10/02/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • 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.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Hanging on brad rack
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest Freezer
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over prep area
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Front cook area
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
5/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/3/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.back room
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cookline
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.
11/8/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) old labels on containers
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Gravy in steam table
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.back room
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cookline
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.
9/6/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Near dishmachine area
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Across from dishmachine area
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. Next to coffee machine
7/17/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Napkins, storage shelf
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Under coffee machine
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Food containers on shelf across from dishmachine area
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Near dishmachine area
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Across from dishmachine area
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. Next to coffee machine
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. White fridge across from waffle maker
  • High Priority - Produce with mold-like growth. Cucumbers in reach in cooler, bak room. Thrown out **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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, reach in cooler front counter
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. Pitcher of water in sink, cookline
  • 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.
5/8/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Napkins **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Dish machine area
1/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. cracked tile, near dishmachine
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bixes of coffee, next to ice machine Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. across from waffle maker Corrected On Site.
8/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Not current license
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. white reach in freezer in back room
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. eggs, 46F, cookline Corrected On Site. chilled
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. plastic utensils, front counter Corrected On Site.
5/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic cups in wait area
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. plastic food containers across from dishmachine on shelves
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. cook 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. black pepper contsiner on shelf across from prep table Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. turkey, on prep table next to slicer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over broccoli Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. across from ice machine
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. reach in cooler across from fryer
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. sitting on prep table
11/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. shortening in dry storage area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over sauces Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. across from fryers
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
7/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. back kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. covered cooling cut meats Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. crate of potatoes , kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. dining room Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. back storage room
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair ; lid of reach in freezer - replacement on order
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. creamers placed in reach in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm Corrected On Site.
5/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reach in cooler next to steam table- service scheduled for this day
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic cups at beverage station
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. slides of glass doors of reach in cooler, front counter area
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. boxes of coffee , dry storage room Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. at beverage table, dining area
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach -in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. back kitchen
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. box of packaged plasticware on floor, front counter area
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
3/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented can Corrected On Site. segrated for return
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. bag of soup on stove surface Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. back kitchen prep table Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. back kitchen reach in cooler
  • Critical. Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. mopsink room Corrected On Site.
11/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. refrigerator back kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. box of hashbrowns back rooms
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. scoop on top of icemachine Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area.
  • Critical. Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. women restroom Corrected On Site.
8/16/2010Routine - 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. tuna salad, mashed potatoes , reachin cooler, back kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.individual butters at 69 degrees, on table under 4 hours Corrected On Site. moved to reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. nondairy creamers at 58 degrees under 4 hours Corrected On Site. reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. crate of potatoes, back kitchen
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop, top of icemachine ,back storage area
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. reachin near fryers
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. cookline
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. packaged napkins on floor, back kitchen
  • Observed open dumpster lid. broken lid ; operator called owner of plaza for repair
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.broken glass
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. gap in back door
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. on shelf above mopsink
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
2/15/2010Routine - 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. tuna salad, reachin cooler across from fryer
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pooled eggs at 55/57 under degrees under 4 hours top reach in cooler by stove Corrected On Site. moved to inside reachin cooler
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reachin cooler across from fryers 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. employee touching toast Corrected On Site. employee put gloves on
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. dishwashing area
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. by toasters
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic cups at front counter
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
8/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/15/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/15/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/6/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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