Zen Bistro @ International Plaza, 2223 N Westshore Blvd #b224, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ZEN BISTRO @ INTERNATIONAL PLAZA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2223 N Westshore Blvd #b224, Tampa, FL 33607
License #: 3917111
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 09/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. In kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Across from walk in freezer. Soy sauce buckets.
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Front line left cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth solution stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of single-use articles. Wait station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles
  • High Priority - Spray bottle with chemical/toxic substance stored near/on/above single service items. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Refrigerator floor.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Inside walk in cooler
09/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. Soups, sauces and wraps in walk in, squeeze bottles on line.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions and bucket of water for cooking on cook line.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink next to ice machine
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cook line
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sushi line
6/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Plastic buckets of sauces.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Plastic buckets of sauces
  • Basic - Employees beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Behind/under cook line
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice machine.
  • Basic - No handwashing signs provided at hand sinks used by food employees. In kitchen
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Fish, still frozen.
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution not at minimum required.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Cook line
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Behind cook line
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. Corrected on line, now current
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Pink substance
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
3/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. Walk in container
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Plastic containers of sauces
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Wait station
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line sink
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
7/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/29/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Plastic buckets of sauce. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall. Cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cook line reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line and sushi line. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over produce. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Small unit. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front sushi sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front sushi sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
1/29/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. front line sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag of flour next to walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. boxes of seafood in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. bowl of raw chicken on top of sauce in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
7/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at dish room sink.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. front line
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. plastic containers in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. mop on sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. front, back coolers and cook line.
6/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. new license.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. open bag
3/23/2012Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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