Louie's Bar & Grill, 7924 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Louie's Bar & Grill
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7924 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, FL 33771
License #: 6213580
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 4/12/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • 22-20-04 Accumulation of mold-like substance inside ice machine.
  • 22-28-4 Accumulation of water inside cooler (server area)
  • 29-17-4 waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • 33-31-4 Unnecessary items on premises (recliner).
  • 35B-01-4 Exterior door has gap around it (back kitchen door).
  • 36-24-4 Hole in wall (employee restroom, back of house).
  • 36-33-4 Ceiling tile in disrepair (above ice machine).
  • 36-36-4 Ceiling tile missing.
  • 36-43-4 Dusty ceiling tiles and AC vent covers.
4/12/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. (Both walk in cooler and freezer)
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. (In back area)
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.(back area)
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(dish area)
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap around and it opens to the outside. (Back kitchen door)
  • Basic - Hole in wall.(employee restroom, and a hole in the employee rest room door)
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(front area)
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.(in server area)
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.(cooks line)
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise.(recliner in kitchen, other items throughout kitchen)
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(cheese, sauce, potato salad, sliced meats, eggs, chopped lettuce, chopped tomatoes all in reach in cooler on cooks line at 62?f-70?f)
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored.(on shelf with food items above hand wash sink)
  • 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.(touching salad greens)
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale. (Cheeses, chopped tomatoes, chopped lettuce, sauce, sliced roast beef, ham, heavy cream, mashed potatoes cooked pasta, cooked rice, all in reach in cooler on cooks line)
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.(gravy and stew in steam table on cooks line at 125?f, reheated on stove top)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of water.( In server area)
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.(dish area)
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. (Reach in cooler on cooks line)
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.(blue cheese dressing)
4/11/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Ceiling tile missing. multiple drop ceiling tiles stained and missing ; above ice machine
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dishwashing area
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. operator can fax copy to Tampa Office 813 233 2908 within 60 days This violation must be corrected by : 12/27/12. operator not on premises at time of callback , per phone conversation, states he will fax copy of food mgr certificate to Tampa office today
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. wait station
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. asst items ; walk in cooler - sack of onions; case of celery
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. cook line
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. under cook line
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw beef above cooked chicken ; walk in cooler Raw chicken on shelf above cooked corned beef inside walk in cooler at time of callback
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. cook line
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
12/27/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Ceiling tile missing. multiple drop ceiling tiles stained and missing ; above ice machine
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dishwashing area
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. operator can fax copy to Tampa Office 813 233 2908 within 60 days This violation must be corrected by : 12/27/12.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. wait station
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. loose hinge; refrig door; cook line
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. asst items ; walk in cooler - sack of onions; case of celery
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. cook line
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. under cook line
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. plastic bucket stored in handwash sink; dishwashing area
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. water measured at 77 F Corrected On Site. removed from water
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. inside cabinet; under refrig drawers
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw beef above cooked chicken ; walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. cook line
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. multiple items; walk in cooler : cooked meatloaf; cooked pasta
10/25/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/29/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked chicken and meatloaf - walk in cooler At time of callback: tray of cooked chicken; pan of baked ziti; tub of stew inside walk in cooler, not date marked Note: food temperatures measured at 41 F an lower
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. bin of rice At time of callback : observed ass't food products on floor inside walk in cooler : uncovered tub of meat sauce; tub of stew
  • Critical - Violation: 12A-16-1 Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. fail to remove gloves and wash hands after sneezing on cook line At Time of callback: observed employee with persistent cough move from cook line to dishwashing area and wait station ; failing to wash hands after coughing
  • Violation: 29-18-1 Drain cover(s) missing. floor - cook line
  • Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. cook line
  • Violation: 37-01-1 Ceiling tile missing. above ice machine
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. corrective action underway; callback from previous inspection scheduled for Dec 13
12/16/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Ceiling tile missing. above ice machine
  • Drain cover(s) missing. floor - cook line
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs hanging on oven door
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. cook line
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. corrective action underway; callback from previous inspection scheduled for Dec 13
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. under flattop grill
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. fail to remove gloves and wash hands after sneezing on cook line
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. cook line
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bin of rice
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. cooler on cookline
  • Critical - Observed handsink used for purposes other than the designated use. food debris in handwash sink
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. cooking surface of gas range range
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets - cook line
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. can of fix a flat brand on shelf above prep table Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked chicken and meatloaf - walk in cooler
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar area
11/15/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing. above ice machine
  • Drain cover(s) missing. cook line
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. wait station For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cook line Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop lying direcytly on top of ice machine
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. employee restroom - back of house
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 12/13/11.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. under flattop grill
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee with open sores/cuts/burns handling food. cook Corrected On Site. bandages applied to burns on wrist
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. walk in freezer door missing - blue tarp covering door NOTE: located within walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area. overturned ashtray and multiple cigarette butts on florr in between prep tables
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. asst cases of product - walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. asst items - walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bulk bin of rice
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. under fryers
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. plastic portion cup inside bin of shred cheese - cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. wait staation
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. cook line
  • Observed newspaper worn tin foil used as shelf cover. utility cart
  • Critical - Observed one dead roach on premises. under handwash sink
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw ribs above cooked meatloaf - walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken above potato salad - walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw beef above raw fish - walk in cooler
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. case of take out containers
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. pack of cigarettes on spice shelf
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. unused; inoperable equipment
  • Observed unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ckd ribs
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. meatloaf; walk in cooler
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar area
10/10/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. under flattop grill
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. asst cases of product [walk in cooler]
  • Observed hole in wall. employee restroom [back of house]
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. plastic souffle cup inside bin of cheese on cook line
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. water temp 75 degr F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law. label missing from can
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. can of WD 40 on shelf above pkg breads/rolls Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. hand lotion, glue on shelf above inverted cups Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. ass't chemical products on shelf above meat slicer
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. unused equipment [ice machine, oven]
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ckd pasta
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. meatloaf - walk in cooler
7/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. coffee mug on cook line 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. plating fried onion rings with bare hands Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. shelf above gas range
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area. partially smoked cigarette in ashtray above handsink near cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under equipment [towel, tongs]
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. case of lettuce [walk in cooler]
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. case of raw chicken [walk in]
  • Observed hole in ceiling. dropceiling tile out of place [employee restroom]
  • Observed hole in wall. employee restroom [back of house]
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. plastic portion cup inside containers of shred cheese [cook line]
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. gallon jug of milk
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw burger patties on shelf above ckd ribs
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken on shelf above prepped carrots [walk in cooler]
  • Critical - Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. dishwashing area For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. multiple items, walk in cooler [ckd ribs, ckd pasta, ckd kielbasa]
3/28/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. bins of cutlery stored direct.y on floor
  • Critical - First aid supplies improperly stored. on shelf above slicer/prep table
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. multiple locations
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. multiple locations
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. cook walking through kitchen drinking from open beverage
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. return to cook line after drinking from open container without washing hands
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. cook
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Critical - Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area. cigarette ashes on canned goods
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. case of tomatoes, case of onions
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. sack of sugar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. plastic portion cup inside bin of shred cheese [cook line]
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. asst chemical spray cans above prep table
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. chemical spray can, can of paint on shelf above open cases of potatoes
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. tray of breaded fish [reach in freezer]
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ckd chicken [walk in cooler]
2/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ckd pasta [walk in cooler]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potato salad 44 degr F [cook's line] Corrected On Site. product iced down
  • Critical. Observed opened bottle of water stored in ice used for drinks. bar area
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw pork above ckd pasta [walk in cooler]
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. tubs of asst products
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ice cream scoops in water measured at 77 degr F 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. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. cook's line
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda gun. bar area
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dishwashing area
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment Operator has 60 days to obtain This violation must be corrected by : 11/13/10 .
9/13/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.(ice machine missing lid)
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.(front hand sink)
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(in front area)
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.( throughout )
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.( paper towles )
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.(back kitchen door)
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment.
5/21/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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