Pita Express, 1911 E Bearess Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PITA EXPRESS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1911 E Bearess Ave, Tampa, FL 33613
License #: 3916228
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 12/08/2010

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(kitchen) Repeat Violation.4
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(kitchen) Repeat Violation.4
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(kitchen - storage area) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board)
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Repeat Violation.3
  • 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.(inside bulk food containers) Repeat Violation.3
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee wearing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Repeat Violation.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(no date - ice machine) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.(rusty scoop for chick peas)
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.(for chick peas) Repeat Violation.3
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. Repeat Violation.4
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.4
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.4
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up.(walk in and reach in cooler) Repeat Violation.3
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.(knives) Repeat Violation.3
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.(kitchen) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(cook line) Repeat Violation.4
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(by walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.4
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.(hot water handle at handsink by walk in cooler)
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.(3 compartment sink) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink - splitter) Repeat Violation.4
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.4
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. Repeat Violation.3
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.(cook line) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. (kitchen) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed moldy walk in cooler fan cover. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.(cook line)
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Circuit breaker box blocked and/or inaccessible. For reporting purposes only.
12/08/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(bulk food containers and squeeze bottles) Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(walk in cooler and freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(kitchen) Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(bulk food containers in kitchen)
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed employee changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Repeat Violation.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(for ice machine)
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.(reach in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. Repeat Violation.3
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.3
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.(knives) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(back kitchen area) Repeat Violation.3
  • Handle missing at plumbing fixture.(back kitchen handsink) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.(3 compartment sink)
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink with a splitter) Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.(coo line) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(kitchen)
  • Observed moldy walk in cooler fan cover.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Repeat Violation.
08/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented cans.(2)
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(kitchen, walk in freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board)
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(spices)
  • Critical. Observed employee changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.(reach in cooler)
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler)
  • Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.(kitchen)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(back kitchen area) Repeat Violation.
  • Handle missing at plumbing fixture.(back kitchen handsink)
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(kitchen) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.(kitchen)
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
5/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-22-1 Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-23-1 Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Violation: 17-11-1 No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Violation: 25-06-1 Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen)
  • Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink with a splitter and kitchen)
2/1/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(walk in cooler, freezer and kitchen)
  • 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.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(reach in cooler)
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected on Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen)
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink with a splitter and kitchen)
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(kitchen)
  • 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 : 02/01/10.
12/1/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.(1)
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(walk in cooler)
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(no date)
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen)
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(walk in freezer)
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.(1 month to comply)
  • 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 (1 month to comply)
7/1/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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