Latam Catering, 1913 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Latam Catering
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1913 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL 33602-2525
License #: 3910912
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 4/24/2012

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Inspection findings

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  • Ceiling tile missing. In service station area
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. In service station area
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. In service station area
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. In buckets over slicer
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Large container of tomatoe sauce. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over vegetable. walkin cooler
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Tin to go containers over prep table
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Walkin cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles near stove.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Walkin cooler
4/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. flour
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. men's and ladies bathroom
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning. empty mop bucket after each use.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour
11/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, womens restroom
  • Observed scoop with handle in contact with sugar.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface, under cutting board
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed hole in ceiling, in storage area
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found, 1 live roach, 1 dead roach
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, bucket of beans in WIC
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, WIC
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb, (backflow prevention device) missing at splitter on mopsink
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans of artichoke
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening, WIC
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, WIC
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust, RTE eggs and bread crumbs Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, bread in WIF
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles, bar Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, oven handle
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination, togo boxes Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, mens restroom
10/14/2010Complaint FullInspection 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. salt
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. laundry soap bucket used to store salt
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. cooks line
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on tracks in the reach-in cooler.servers area
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. servers area
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
6/25/2010Routine - 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. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.salt Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cup in icebin Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on tracks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
3/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. ice machine door
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar area
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.bar area
12/16/2009Routine - 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.lunch meat,cheese
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. reachin by servers area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin coolers, dry storage
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walkin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar area
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. soda dispenser tray
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. bar area
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
9/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/28/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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