Zante Cafe Neo, 13 N Safford Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Zante Cafe Neo
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 13 N Safford Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
License #: 6216011
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 4/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Bulk oil in kitchen
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Front counter **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked pasta and rice
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Utensils, etc in both hand wash sinks **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
4/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/22/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
10/9/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Oil, near oven
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes, front counter
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. White fridge
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container on microwave
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Flour, seasoning
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw salmon over bread
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. White fridge
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
8/7/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Near three compartment sink
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat foo in white fridge
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in white fridge
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Across from stove
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
3/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over ready to eat food in reach Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. white fridge
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. in bucket Corrected On Site.
11/27/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. tongs on oven handle Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. no lid, on cutting board Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. oil Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over ready to eat food in reach Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs over cheese in reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. white fridge
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. in bucket Corrected On Site.
9/18/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. oil
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk in reach in cooler out front
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over cheese in white fridge
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. to go cartons not inverted
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage, 51, prep table, moved to cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. to go cartons not inverted
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs on stove handle, kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. wiping bucket Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. rice , soup , reach in cooler
6/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Expired employee training 5/23/09 All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. mens restroom
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. reach in freezer gaskets, front kitchen
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers. kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag of bread crumbs , front counter area near reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. front kitchen
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. kitchen
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. mens restroom area
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. to-go containers not stored inverted on top of microwave
  • Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by smoke in kitchen area. For reporting purposes only.
2/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. sealed clam mix in bag Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. plastic wrapped lamb in stew at steam table Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs on oven handle
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. employee placing buns onto plate with bare hands, kitchen Corrected On Site. placed gloves on
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair broken handle of reach in freezer
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. in front kitchen area
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. front kitchen
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. back kitchen
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. front kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. restroom Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical. Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only. stove partially under hood system
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. near mens restroom
10/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. butter at 83 degrees on kitchen counter
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef at 47 degrees , phfs less than 4 hours moved to working reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. tightly wrapped soup in reachin cooler
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. refrigerator Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bag of beans, kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. employee touching bread Corrected On Site. put gloves on
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.open cup back prep table
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reachin cooler by oven
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer/cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. to go containers not inverted front counter area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. sink filled with ice, front counter area
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. front counter area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical. Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only.stove partially under hood system
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
5/6/2010Routine - 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.bags of rice , front reachin cooler
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. refrigerator , front counter area
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the in three-compartment sink. employee washing dishes in handsink
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. front counter area
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. employee washing dishes in kitchen handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. mens restroom
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. degreaser on prep table, kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical. Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. kitchen
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. mens restroom area
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. wash, rinse sanitize dishes in proper sink
12/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/1/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/10/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 11/14/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 11/13/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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