Tommy Bahama's Tropical Cafe, 300 John Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Tommy Bahama's Tropical Cafe
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 300 John Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236
License #: 6804141
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Table fan had accumulation of dust/debris. **Corrected On-Site**
10/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
5/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Observed bucket near prep area where employee was preparing garlic toast. Employee proceeded to dip utensil into solution and continue to spread bread. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
1/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar upstairs
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar upstairs and bar downstairs, restrooms.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cut pineapple not wrapped, stored in original box it was delivered in. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Waitstaff garnishing drinks with cut fruit with barehands.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drawer type reachin cooler, seafood 48°F, beef 45°F, iced down by manager.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
6/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Main bar glasswash machine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Observed dusty and unprotected kitchen air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.-service bar.
10/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.-downstairs glass washer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener bracket.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification -Ronald Ducz
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.-upstairs wait area
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.-oil spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
6/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a location that is not exposed to potential pipe leakage in dry storeroom.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface on some hood filters.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
3/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.-downstairs wait station.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.-downstairs bar.
9/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface in unused wait station freezer.
6/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed dusty ceiling air conditioning vent covers.-kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in dry storage area.-plantain chips. Corrected On Site.
2/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.-spray bottle of food oil.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in dry storage area.-open rice container.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.-dessert cooler.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.-wait pickup line.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.-dishwash and rear prep area.
10/4/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures-cookline vegetable cooler ambient at 58 degrees-Repairs in progress.
  • Critical. Observed food boxes stored on floor.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.-bar.
7/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees -cutting bar garnishes and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.-hood filters.
  • Waste lines missing at soda gun holsters at downstairs bar wait station.
  • Critical. No handwashing signs provided at handsinks used by food employees.-bar.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor under shelves.
  • Observed moldy ceiling in dishwash area.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully in rear kitchen stairway For reporting purposes only.
4/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit with ribs at 48 degree in grill cooler. Corrected On Site with ice. Chef reset cooler-stuck in defrost cycle-cooler then appeared to be operating properly.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface on hood filters.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.-main bar.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees at main bar.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.-service bar.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
7/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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