Chop Sticks, 1441 E Fletcher Avenue Ste 107, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHOP STICKS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1441 E Fletcher Avenue Ste 107, Tampa, FL 33612
License #: 3903327
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 12/06/2010

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Inspection findings

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  • 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.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor.cooks line,storage ,walk-in
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Violation: 14-41-1 Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reach-in racks chipping and rusted
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.dish washing area
  • Critical. Violation: 45-31-2 Observed the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Gas dim-sum steamer not under hood system walls and ceiling tiles above it are black from use
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
12/06/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.48 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.walk-in ,reach-in
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.cooks line,storage ,walk-in
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walk-in
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.service
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reach-in racks chipping and rusted
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. barewood storage shelves ,cardboard used as shelf liner
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.reach-in freezer
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. reach-in freezer ,chest type freezer ,rice cooker reach-in coolers
  • Observed gaskets with food build-up.reach-in
  • Critical. Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.employees bathroom
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.employees bathroom
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.dish washing area , ladies bathroom
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dish washing area ,service area
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.dish washing area
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.backdoor
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. backdoor open Flys present
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. barewood door and door frame kitchen
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. kitchen
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. back porch full of unused equipment
  • Critical. Observed the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Gas dim-sum steamer not under hood system walls and ceiling tiles above it are black from use
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
10/05/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/20/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed containers stored on WICOOLER floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl with no handle used to dispense sugar and flour.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade newspaper used to cover some foods in WICOOLER. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical. Observed wok line soiled with food debris.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed hood system soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed exhaust fan soiled with accumulated grease at rear of restaurant.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
3/15/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.4
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.4
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(walk in cooler and reach in freezer)
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(kitchen and walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler and reach in freezer) Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Repeat Violation.4
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected on Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Repeat Violation.3
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.4
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler and freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water.(hot water at server's station)
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.(utility sink)
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.(kitchen) Repeat Violation.
  • Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(kitchen) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.(server's station)
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.3
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Repeat Violation.
2/9/2010Routine - 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.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler and reach in freezer) Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler and reach in freezer) Repeat Violation. 3
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(kitchen) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Repeat Violation.3
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.3
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler and freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Repeat Violation. 3
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(hood filters) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.(kitchen shelving)
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored in a protected manner.(no splash guards between utility, handsink and 3 compartment sink)
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.(straws at server's station)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(kitchen)
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.(employee restroom)
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(server's station)
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Repeat Violation.3
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation. 3
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(kitchen)
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.(kitchen) Repeat Violation.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
7/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/30/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/27/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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