Cypress Gourmet Deli, 5300 W Cypress St, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CYPRESS GOURMET DELI
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5300 W Cypress St, Tampa, FL 33607
License #: 3907339
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 09/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Three door reach in cooler.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Three door cooler and refrigerators.
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Three, two door and refrigerators.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of water, sauces and dressings.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Refrigerators and reach in coolers
09/22/2014Routine - 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 refrigerators and 3 door reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler and refrigerator gaskets.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of dressings and water
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Spray can of cleaner **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
6/13/2014Routine - 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 - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Line cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cook line
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. All squeeze bottles in and out of coolers.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Picked up Cuban bread for sandwich. **Corrected On-Site**
2/18/2014Routine - 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. Three door R/I cooler
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam containers
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Section of Formica missing.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oils, dressings and water.
8/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. Two door reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Styrofoam containers **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Two door
2/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris on/in gaskets of reach in cooler.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. 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. touched english muffins. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw shell eggs over pickles. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. refrigerator not working.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. cloth under cutting boards. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. refrigerators
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on/in reach in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in coolers.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. water bottles Corrected On Site.
3/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. hand wash sink
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. front line
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage containers on a food preparation tables or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris. ach in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw eggs over dreasings in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. imitation crab, still frozen.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
11/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Ceiling tiles missing.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 1 refrigerator
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometers in holding units.
  • Observed build-up of food debris in/on reachin cooler gaskets in cook area.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reachin coolers kitchen.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
6/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on reach in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in coolers.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. eggs over sausages
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. not inverted. containers styrofoam Corrected On Site.
2/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. broken in reach in cooler 3 door.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. refrigerators
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in coolers (2) in cook area.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. back freezer
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. cook area.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Ceiling tiles not set tightly.
8/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometers in holding units.
  • 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.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. all
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Observed no child labor law poster.
3/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units. back coolers, refrigerators
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. cook line reach ins.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. on line
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
10/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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