Copper Top Pub, 5112 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: COPPER TOP PUB
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5112 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33617
License #: 3904414
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. In walk in cooler
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Up stairs prep area
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in prep area
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. In kitchen
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
08/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. In walk in cooler
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handles missing from reach in coolers and reach in freezers.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Reach in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • 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.
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 45°f corrective action moved to other cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bathroom by pool tables
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
1/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Interior of walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out boxes and plastic forks.
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • 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 - 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.
10/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen should be vinyl ceiling tiles
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Upstairs preperation area
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.utensils
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Walk- in cooler
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves bare wood
  • High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap.
3/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. barewood stairs
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.bar
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.by walk-in ,in walk-in
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. shelves in storage
  • Observed cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach-in
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.reach-in
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. barewood shelves in walk-in
10/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.walk-in
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. barewood stairs
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reach-in racks
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.kitchen
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. shelves in storage /kitchen
  • Critical - Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.reach-in
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.barewood
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.walk-in
6/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.barewood stairs
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.reach-in
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. by smoker
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked wings
2/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.barewood stairs
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.storage Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.reach-in
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided. reinstall mopsink
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.walk-in
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.kitchen
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.cups
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. 3compartment
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.reach-in
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. barewood
9/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • Critical - Outer openings protected, presence of insects/rodents.
  • Critical - Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
6/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.smoker
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. shelves in storage /preparation area
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. ,kitchen ,bar
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.bar
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.bar
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.broken concrete in storage /preparation area,broken and missing tile in bar
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. barewood stairs
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. spraybottles of cleaners on dishwashing rack
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. by microwave
12/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Violation: 25-04-1 Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical. Violation: 30-11-1 Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-04-1 Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.mens bathroom
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-03-1 Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.back door
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair.water damaged tiles
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.storage,kitchen
9/21/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.storage
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.mens bathroom
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.back door
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed hole in ceiling.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.water damaged tiles
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.storage,kitchen
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 9/21/10.
7/21/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled.
  • Observed residue build-up on shelves in WICOOLER.
  • Observed box of plastic cups setting stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided in men's restroom.
  • Observed debris accumulated on WICOOLER floor.
  • Observed wall soiled in WICOOLER.
  • Observed ceiling soiled in WICOOLER.
3/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food debris in reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees....restrooms.
  • Floor in WICOOLER not easily cleanable.
  • Lights missing the proper shield or covers.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
11/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/7/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/17/2008Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied

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