Z Grille, 104 2nd Street South, St Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Z GRILLE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 104 2nd Street South, St Petersburg, FL 33701
License #: 6216356
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/26/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food stored on floor.Raw beef in the walk in cooler
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.Cheese cake.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Triple sink area.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade dividers used for food storage - direct contact with food.Index cards used for cheese cake separator s in the walk in cooler.
09/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.Cook line reach in coolers and drawers.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.raw chicken,seafood,pork and beef in the same area in the cooler
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
  • Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
4/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Soda in a box set up
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Stainless food pans in clean equipment area.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Triple sink area.
  • Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.Oysters in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.cooked beef brisk it covered at 75° **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.cook line **Corrected On-Site**
10/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In dish area
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At men's and women's restroom
  • Intermediate - Soda gun and seat slimy/moldy. In bar
3/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.[at bar]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine.[on splash guard]
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.[at ba5]
7/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Back prep area.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. In ladies restroom.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. In mens and womens restroom.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. At bar.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. Beside grill aa on far wall.
6/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Under drink station .
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Wet nesting on pans above dish area.
  • Critical - Lack of use of heat test kit when using heat sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth on oysters in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
3/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. At end of cooks line behind bars 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. At sink beside prep area in back.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cooks line/station behind bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Employee on frontline cooking/prepping with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed 2 employees finish making sandwich with ready to eat foods without gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Large containers of cooking oil stored on floor in back prep area.
12/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(small reach in cooler on cooks line)
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No oyster warning sign with required language provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.(0 ppm)
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.( throughout )
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(bar area)
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.(k class on floor)
1/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No oyster warning sign with required language posted. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(heavy cream on cooks line at approximately 72 degees f) 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. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored in a clean, protected location.(tongs on oven door handles)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(small reach in cooler ocooks line)
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(bar area)
7/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No oyster warning sign with required language provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. cook's line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. hot water measured at 89 degr F [handwash sink -dishwashing area]
  • Observed leaking faucet - 3 comp sink
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher(s) obstructed from view. behind garbage pail For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
1/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bus tub of raw beef on floor - walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. wiping cloth under cutting board Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handsink used for purposes other than the designated use. pitcher of water in handwash sink - cook's line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. cook
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. prep table Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. take-out tins on top shelf not stored inverted Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. front counter/bar area
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
8/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/21/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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