Lynn's Catering, 4318 S Manhattan Avenue, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LYNN'S CATERING
Type: Catering
Address: 4318 S Manhattan Avenue, Tampa, FL 33611
License #: 3913047
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 11/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By walkin cooler
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Over prep area **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Raw tuna **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Large party tray lids **Repeat Violation**
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over squash in walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In prep area **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Not consistent in walk in cooler
11/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station.
  • Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Clean serving trays
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Large serving platters
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Coffee
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over food prep area
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with personal items .
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen area
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
07/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler and walk in freezer
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths not laundered daily.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In dishwash area
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
3/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles.large tins reused.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.next tom3 comp sink
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
9/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Lids
  • 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.
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
3/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer .
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
7/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces not cleaned after being contaminationed. used wiping cloth stored on slicer.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in kitchen area .
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. in walk in cooler and freezer .
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. not inverted .
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
2/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at employee handwash sink next to dry storage area .
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked , next to 3 comp sink .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. beef out on counter.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. not inverted .
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
8/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/17/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by linen and rack.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. over walkin cooler.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. on can goods in dry storage area.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. in dry storage area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
3/16/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walkin freezer.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. in dry storage area.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. not inverted , dry storage area.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. at mop sink.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. fire extinguisher in employee handwash sink.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. over walkin coolet.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. k class.
9/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. can of artichoke hearts and can of bamboo shoots.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over smoked salmon .
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. breads
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Wet wiping cloths not laundered daily.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. large tins.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. over walkin cooler.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
2/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw egg over crab.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. on slicer.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. open employee drink.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. large to go tin on floor at cooks line.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by rack of linen.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. next to 3 comp sink.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. next to 3 comp sink.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
9/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/3/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/20/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 4/20/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 2/24/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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