Copperfish Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar, 1502 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: COPPERFISH SEAFOOD GRILL & OYSTER BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1502 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
License #: 3917199
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 10/09/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Near station.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Near service area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large white bin on rollers near cooks line.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Near fry station.
  • Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Mussels in walk in cooler
10/09/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
08/25/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Intermediate - Observed: 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. **Warning**
6/13/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Intermediate - Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
  • High Priority - Observed: Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Station neat ice machine at room Temperature. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
  • Basic - Observed: Ceiling tile in disrepair. In fry station **Warning** Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observed: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on cooksline. **Warning** Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Warning** Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: Employee filled water pitcher/cup, pots at handwash sink. Near mop sink room. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning** Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In mop sink room and near floor drain outside of mop sink room. **Warning** Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Warning** Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Near mop sink room. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observed: Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Station near ice machine. **Warning** Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in large white bin with flour. **Warning** Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Station near ice machine. **Warning** Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Near dish machine. **Warning** Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area **Warning** Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
  • Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
  • Intermediate - Observed: 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. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observed: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning** Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Open dumpster lid. **Warning** Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Veal stock. Walk in cooler **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observed: Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. **Warning** Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Standing water in mop sink/mop sink draining very slowly. **Warning** Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning** Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
6/10/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back kitchen area.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Near ice machine.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On top shelf near ice machine.
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Bar area
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Outside.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - 'Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  • 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.
  • 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**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler
4/3/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Near ice machine.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Mop sink room near leaking hand sink.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Near bar room area.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. At hand sink near mop room.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Near mop sink room.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Clean plates on cooksline.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in mop room area.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster and mussels tags.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler
12/3/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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