Blanco's Restaurant & Catering, 3229 W Cypress, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BLANCO'S RESTAURANT & CATERING
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3229 W Cypress, Tampa, FL 33607
License #: 3909437
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 11/3/2011

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
11/3/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. storage
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. This violation must be corrected by : 10/30/11.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. lexan lids in walk in.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. walk in cooler.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. 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 This violation must be corrected by : 10/30/11.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris inside stand up coolers.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on gaskets of coolers.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 10/30/11.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw eggs over dairy products in reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
8/30/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. front reach in cooler. no food inside.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. front Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. storage room.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. back coolers.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated food debris. walk in coolers shelves.
  • Observed build-up of food debris all back cooler gaskets.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk sugar
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in cooler back kitchen area.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. bulk container of sugar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employees using same utensil to handle raw and cooked product. under cutting board.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on reach in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. front sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. back sink Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. back storage
12/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back sink
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. right side cook line.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. front area kitchen.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
5/24/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler, green peppers.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. open bqags of rice & salt.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. outside surfaces of glass door cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. tracts for door
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. front sink, putting in new sink.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. front sink, putting in new sink.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. front sink being replaced.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. front and back sink.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. front sink
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. behind cook line equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. behind equipment.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. kitchen
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. storage room.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
3/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometers in holding units.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. back
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair. storage room
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
10/15/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken breast This violation must be corrected by : 10/15/09.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. chicken soup & shredded beaf cooked day before. This violation must be corrected by : 10/15/09.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometers in holding units.
  • Critical. Observed open/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. bags of rice
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. buffet line.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bag of onions
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board.
  • 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. rice
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. back
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. container in basin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. front & kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. storage room
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. at three comp. sink.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. for TV's
10/14/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/17/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 2/13/2009Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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