Waterfront Cafe, 4900 Memorial Hwy, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WATERFRONT CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4900 Memorial Hwy, Tampa, FL 33634
License #: 3912336
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 07/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Dry storage room **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods on buffet cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Products removed to walkin cooler, new products used on ice bath. Management will start time as temperature control. Corrective action taken.
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
07/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Small plates/dry storage area, catering tray covers.
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Yellow rice and black beans, front counter
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad bar, 49 ° F,
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Cook, grill area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mixed salads, macaroni salad, black bean salad, tomato/pico salad bar. Removed from salad bar an d replaced with new product at proper temperature.
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink. Knife.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Sausage patties and links, reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples.
6/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Under fan building up on shelf and packaged food.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling. Chicken breast, home fry potatoes
2/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Drawers under grill
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Catering trays and lids **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reach in freezer front line
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Chipped service containers for hot holding unit front counter
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken sausage **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Hamburgers over carrots **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. Behind steamer
7/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Knives. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Hamburgers.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods on salad bar cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad bar.
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken rice /51? from 3/20/13 per operator. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples for display. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Chicken breast **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler, Reach in coolers.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
3/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in cooler/front line.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. grill area.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. on salad bar/in walkin cooler. Corrective action taken to remove any phf from salad bar, service was being performed to walkin cooler during inspection.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. not inverted . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives/front counter/grill area. 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.
10/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on new gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bottled drinks/walkin cooler . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salad bar items . Corrected On Site. removed all phf from salad bar thar was out of temperature.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. soup at 125 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
5/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cuttingboard. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hummus/blue cheese crumbles. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. deli meats.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. catering trays/lids Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottles/grill area.
12/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 01B-23-1 Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded. no proof of parasite destruction. This violation must be corrected by : 9/21/2011.
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in freezer/kitchen.
7/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 7/22/2011.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. cubed chicken/sandwhich reach in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. granola/cran raisin.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded. no proof of parasite destruction. This violation must be corrected by : 9/21/2011.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. between changing gloves.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bottled drinks/caf!rea.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in freezer/kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.between/under cutting board.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. grill area.
7/21/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. fan covers in beverage walkin cooler.
  • Violation: 37-13-1 Observed hole in ceiling. dry storeroom .
4/26/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. apples not protected. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. fan covers in beverage walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. drinks dry storeroom.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. dry storeroom .
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. This violation must be corrected by : 4/26/2011. observed 20-25 semi-fresh rodent droppings in the dry storeroom area along the base boards. pest control company was at establishment on 4/22/2011 for rodent problem. This violation must be corrected by : 4/26/2011.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. disposible forks in storeroom.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottle grill area.
4/25/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. granola on display bar, apples.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • 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.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. bamboo sushi mats 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.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.baking cups stored food side up uncovered Corrected On Site.
  • Garbage enclosure area has stading water and trash under and around it.
  • Critical. Observed the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. sushi area Corrected On Site.
9/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. scrambled eggs
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. breakfast buffer
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. dry storage
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. front
6/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bottles
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. lemon
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. fish over rolls
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
2/16/2010Routine - 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. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding dessert equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. phF's moved
  • 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. rice
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. kitchen
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. in mop room
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
9/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/14/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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