Desert Grill, 3000 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: DESERT GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3000 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612-8734
License #: 3904396
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 11/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Dish room
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Walk in freezer
  • Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment in areas that may result in cross contamination. Leaf blower near single service items
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Turkey breast cooked yesterday at 45°
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Turkey breasts cooked yesterday at 45°
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Corrected On-Site**
11/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
4/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A)
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions.
10/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
2/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Rubber/plastic/vinyl spatula cracked/chipped. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On shelf under ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
1/17/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. on food storage Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.bottle water on pallet
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.gap on bottom of backdoor
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
11/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.low grout
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.when putting on clean gloves
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
3/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when putting on clean gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
9/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. prep, blocked by garbage cans
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. wash knife
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. catering bottle
4/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when changing gloves
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reach-in racks rusted and chipping
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.reach-in
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.mopsink splitter
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Light not functioning.freezer
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
9/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed box of 'Solo' cups setting on storeroom floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Freezer coat hanging on mixer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed glass cleanser stored by single service items. Corrected On Site.
3/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed leaking pipe at handsink.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.....rear dock and in dish room.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.....dish machine area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.....dish machine area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed detergent stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
11/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/4/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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