Zen Bistro Grill & Sushi Bar, 9620 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Zen Bistro Grill & Sushi Bar
Type: Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle
Address: 9620 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33626
License #: 3951806
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 11/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Fans **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
11/13/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Fans **Warning**
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. **Warning**
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrective action taken. Moved to another cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrective action taken. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. Certificate that he has is not from an approved provider. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
09/11/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Both reach ins
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Door peeling
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 1 door
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Stove and side of refrigerator
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ham
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.
  • Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Water heater broken
4/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/18/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
  • Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. **Warning**
  • 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.
  • Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the MFDV. For reporting purposes only.
11/18/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Under counter/BBQ sauce, oil.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. **Warning**
  • 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.
  • Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the MFDV. For reporting purposes only.
9/4/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Pork and chicken skewers/ holding cabinet. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Steaks, pork, Reach in cooler
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
4/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. 2eye burner, wall behind grill
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Sandwich make table reach in cooler.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles
11/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. small reach in.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. plantans /canned drinks
  • Observed garbage on the ground by propane tank.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen/mfdv.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken stored with lettuce/raw beef over produce.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found observed 1 live roach .
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.plantains
  • 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.
  • 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.
3/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. butter.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife in ceiling. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
11/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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