Zambia Smokehouse, 3000 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ZAMBIA SMOKEHOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3000 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612-8734
License #: 3903506
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 11/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Smoker room , walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Back kitchen, around drain, back storage area.
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Tomato wedges/reach in cooler 50 ° F, date marked 11/2/2014.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Sanitation bucket.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Shelves in reach in cooler lined with parchment paper not allowing cold air to properly circulate. Corrective action taken remove all parchment paper from shelves.
11/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor coating chipping
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Warmer
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Brisket- put into another unit, unit being repaired
4/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Concrete sealer in disrepair
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Sanitizer bucket by spoons
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dish ariea **Corrected On-Site**
10/30/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.in walk-in cooler
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.kitchen
  • Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature gauge(s) on dishmachine.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.chicken at 125°, ribs at 118° both items reheated to 165° **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Tea urns
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
10/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature gauge(s) on dishmachine.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Chemicals stored near vinegar **Corrected On-Site**
2/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Reach-in racks chipping and rusted
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
11/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed hole in ceiling.
  • Critical - Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.reach-in
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
5/21/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Light not functioning. walkin
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. before putting on gloves
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cole slaw 58 Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. plates, fry boats
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. iced tea
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chicken 102 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar
3/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding walkin cooler equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed reachin cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. beforehand putting on gloves
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law sugar, salt Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.pasta 44
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in line area.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ice tea
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
9/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/7/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.front preparation line reach-in Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 66 qts/40lbs of cooked pasta date marked 6/5/11 at 52 degrees
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. line 2 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. soda holsters all 3 lines
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. pasta not proerly coole stored in large tightly covered cambros
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under equipment on lines
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.fryer oil
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed hole in wall.under handsink
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. front preparation reach-in ,cheese 51,chicken strips,52,pulled chicken 51,sliced turkey 51,chicken wings 51 ,swiss cheese 52 Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.sliced turkey @44 degrees Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 5 live under handsink on line 2 This violation must be corrected by : 6/7/11.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.front preparation cobler reach-in
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). preparation reach-in
6/6/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reach-in
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 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
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. turkey,chicken,cheese
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held beyond marked experation date turkey Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.reach-in
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. turkey at 48 degrees Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
4/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. lemons Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.fryer
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when changing gloves
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reach-in racks chipping and rusted
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. freezer and reach-in
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. next to handsink exposed to splash
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. walk-in fan covering
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. coat on food rack
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
9/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(kitchen)
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.(kitchen) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(smoke room)
3/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(front counter)
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.(1 reach in door at front counter)
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
11/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/19/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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