Royal Cafe, 2203 N Lois Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ROYAL CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2203 N Lois Ave, Tampa, FL 33607
License #: 3906195
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in coolers.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both sinks "employees must wash hands".
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Valve stem stuck, could not turn on cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
08/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sinks used by food employees.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gaskets torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in storage.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
6/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in coolers.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 2 door unit not working
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
2/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. One door in back area
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Storage
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Two door that is not working at this time. No food inside.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
7/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in coolers.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans in storage. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of 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. Two door stand up cooler in back and two door reach in cooler in front. No food inside, other units capable of handling cooling.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
1/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/9/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. already on AC.
  • Critical - Observed dented can.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in coolers.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. self serve spoons.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/3/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. one unit in back room. 2 door nothing inside.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometers in holding units.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on ach in cooler gaskets at front reach in coolers.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. front reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottles.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
4/20/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. cloth under cutting board. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in coolers
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. wiping cloths sanitizer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. lids for cups in storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
12/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. chlorine
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reachin cooler
  • Observed build-up of food debris on/in reachin cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reachin coolers
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw eggs over sauces. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. store room Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
6/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on reach in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in coolers.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. bag of flour
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. self service Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
2/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. on front line reach in's.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. chlorine
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. spoons at self serve.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. back storage
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. over single service items
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reachin's on front line.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. shelf under prep table.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. back store room.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris. over hood
  • Light cover cracked and missing piece in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. over single service items. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. back store room.
3/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. back coolers
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting boards
  • Observed employees with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. front reach in coolers
  • Wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. self service spoons
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
11/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/12/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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