Yard Of Ale, 406 S Howard, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: YARD OF ALE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 406 S Howard, Tampa, FL 33606
License #: 3915970
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 09/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. In kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Top of ice machine outside. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area **Warning**
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. At bar area **Warning**
  • Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Outside near walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Bar area **Warning**
09/17/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
3/7/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on gaskets of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.hand sink in back kitchen area.
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large white container in kitchen.
  • 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 - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
3/7/2014Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employee restrooms. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Near hand sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen area **Warning**
12/30/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On prep table.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Shelve near 3 comp sink.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Beef.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 1 door Reachin cooler
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. In kitchen area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Reachin cooler
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by boxes and stool.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In kitchen area.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reachin cooler
3/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cup w no handle in bucket of flour. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Reachin cooler near oven.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at warewashing machine.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reachin cooler near front kitchen window
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Box of cups. Storage room
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Several boxes of togo cups and containers in dry storage room across the street from restaurant.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. At mop sink.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles over reachin cooler.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bucket of flour.
7/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Make table refrigerator not maintaining temperature of potentially hazardous food at or below 41F.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Measured 0 PPM in inside bar.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice (50F), sausage (52F), and vegetables in water (48F) in make table refrigerator. All product placed on ice to control temperature. Manager stated they accidentally left the door open. All product placed on ice to control temperature.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature - chicken thawing in 3-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed waste line passing through ice storage bin - inside bar.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked - cooked rice and chicken in reach-in cooler not date marked.
5/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near walkin cooler
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. In bar area . Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In storage room
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. Fired roasted peppers;
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reachin cooler
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Reachin cooler
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster In bar area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.In kitchen
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Reachin cooler
12/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner, clear containers in dish area
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, 1door RIC
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, 2door RIC
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb, (bacflow prevention device) at splitter on mopsink
5/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees - restroom.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored above bread in reach-in-freezer. Corrected On Site.
1/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. operator voluntarily threw away Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. Ice Buckets Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
3/25/2010Routine - 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. potato salad
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
12/4/2009Routine - 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. cheese
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. cases of vegetables- walkin coolers
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. ca e of canned tomatoes in storage room
  • 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. cup in flour
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. pastry brush
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. ice buckets
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
9/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/14/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/20/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 3/19/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/5/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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