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PICOSITO MEXICAN FOOD

6201 PALM RIVER RD, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink has dishes stored inside it. Owner removed dishes and placed inside 3 comas sink.
Food stored on floor. Grease stored on floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knifes stored in between 3 compartment sink and wall.

4801 CLEWIS AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

No manager certification at time of callback.

BEEF O BRADY'S-DADE CITY

14136 7 ST, DADE CITY · Pasco County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sour Cream (51F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in wait station with ice build up in back of the cooler. Operator discarded product.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored above ready-to-eat corn dogs not in commercially sealed packaging. Operator moved and stored correctly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to dishmachine. Operator replaced.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler to the right of the fryers with the door in disrepair.

KEKE'S BREAKFAST CAFE

22952 STATE RD 54, LUTZ · Pasco County

Cutting board stained on prep cooler in cook line

AMERICAN PIZZA OVEN

37941 MERIDIAN AVE, DADE CITY · Pasco County

Ice buildup in on walk-in freezer door.

HUNGRY GREEK LUTZ

23651 SR 54, LUTZ · Pasco County

Comminuted meat not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time/temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. Gyro meat 150F shredded off from the gyro cone. Operator put it on grill to cook to 178F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime Vegetables slicer blade food debris buildup in kitchen
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Opened shredded mozzarella cheese no date mark over 24 hours in walk in cooler. Operator marked the date correctly

COSITAS RICAS BAR & GRILL

1943 FOGGY RIDGE PKWY, LUTZ · Pasco County

Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken and beef in reach in freezer not separate each other. Operator put chicken in container separated from beef completely
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washing hand in triple sink. Discussed with operator and he washed hand in hand sink, discussed with operator and he washed hand in hand sink properly
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Opened gallon jar milk no date mark over 24 hours in reach in cooler in kitchen , operator marked date correctly
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained in kitchen
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Miller and Maria are currently working no proof of any state approved food safety training.
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FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #243

23685 SR 54, LUTZ · Pasco County

Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda nozzles exterior soiled.

PINEAPPLE EXPRESS TAMPA

29933 STATE ROAD 52, DADE CITY · Pasco County

Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Used quaternary test kit for chlorine solution in triple sink.

SAFETY HARBOR RESORT& KITCHEN

105 N BAYSHORE DR, SAFETY HARBOR · Pinellas County

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by racks. Racks were removed during inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Chef removed employee drink from prep table.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting boards.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Expired.
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CHICK BRO CAFE BISTRO

1431 49TH S, GULFPORT · Pinellas County

Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. -rub marks on pole on wall opposite hood system, right next to hole in wall
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings on rolling cart in back prep kitchen 3 rodent droppings under dry storage shelf in back prep kitchen 40 rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink 1 rodent dropping on cookline floor Operator said they were aware of rodent activity after their hood system was serviced and a hole in the wall became uncovered. Operators are cleaning entire kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -no paper towels in employee restroom
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -paper towel dispensers stuck and unable to dispense paper towels Operator tried fixing it, and I was able to get one paper towel and then it got stuck again
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on prep cooler stained
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DIMITRI'S ON THE WATER

690 DODECANESE BLVD, TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County

Walk in cooler - cooked potatoes 47F, cooked rice 45F, operator discarded, eggplant 42F, cooked ground beef beef 45F, moved to vertical cooler in storage area
2 live roaches under 3 compartment sink, operator moved eradicated and sanitized area

SAFETY HARBOR RESORT CONF. CENTER (TIKI BAR)

105 N BAYSHORE DR., SAFETY HARBOR · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked gyro meat 50F cold hold, raw fish 48F Cold Hold, raw beef 49F Cold Hold, shredded cheese 50F cold Hold
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked gyro meat 50F cold hold, raw fish 48F Cold Hold, raw beef 49F Cold Hold, Shredded Cheese 50F Cold Hold

SHEPHARDS REST MARGARITA GRILL

601 S GULFVIEW BLVD, CLEARWATER BCH · Pinellas County

No items stored in unit. Waiting on parts.

MADEMOISELLE PARIS

2937 BEACH BLVD, GULFPORT · Pinellas County

Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Cook has no proof of food handler training and has been employed more than 60 days.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -cook called manager who came in for the inspection, she provided me her food handler certificate but does not have food manager training. Only one bartender has food manager certificate which she provided a picture of from her phone.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards on cookline stained
Food stored on floor. -Cases of food on floor in walk in cooler and freezer
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cutting boards on cookline grooved
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4375 LAKELAND PARK DR, LAKELAND · Polk County

Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Oberked P Patel.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

407 S BELCHER RD STE 4, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

SWEET SAGE CAFE

16725 GULF BLVD, REDINGTON BEACH · Pinellas County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat in reach in cooler on hot line. Employee moved container to bottom shelf.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operated as made aware of the necessity for Time as a Public Health Control paperwork and has plans to fill out paper accordingly.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small amount of mold like substance in ice machine closest to the dish pit area.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket placed on top of reach-in chest freezer near back of kitchen area.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Step stool stored upside down on top of meat slicer near the back of the kitchen area.

HURRICANE EDDIES

483 MANDALAY AVE UNIT 100, CLEARWATER BEACH · Pinellas County

Live, small flying insects found. 4 flies in main bar under ice chest.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Soda gun nozzle main bar.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Waste line missing at soda gun holsters. Main bar.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing between walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
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STORMRUNNERS TAVERN

3128 BEACH BLVD S, GULFPORT · Pinellas County

Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher behind bar (Chlorine 0ppm) Line wasnt reaching far enough into bottle of sanitizer. Operator adjusted line, primed, and solution retested at 50PPM
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on prep coolers in kitchen are stained -soda machine nozzles soiled behind 1st floor bar-soda gun nozzles behind 2nd floor bar soiled Operator cleaned and sanitized all soda nozzles
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine door.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cutting boards on prep tables in prep kitchen have groove marks
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -in coolers on cookline, in prep kitchen, beer coolers behind bar
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30323 US 19 N, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked egg 45
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Front counter.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees involved in food preparation with no hair restraint.

29835 US HWY 19 N, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

KOBE STEAKHOUSE

2773 66 STREET NORTH, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500ppm) Operator diluted and retested at 200PPM
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm, retested at 50PPM) Operator restocked with sanitizer and primed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting boards on cookline grooved

53 BAYMONT ST, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

VALENTINO RISTORANTE ITALIANO

2930 GULF TO BAY BLVD, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food - for fresh garlic and oil at server station
Submitted HACCP Plans and Process Waiver have been received and currently unassigned . Plans and process waiver will be checked at next unannounced inspection per Supervisor Lisa
Submitted HACCP Plans and Process Waiver have been received and currently unassigned . Plans will be checked at next unannounced inspection period Supervisor
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

MANHATTAN PIZZA

5677 PARK ST N, SAINT PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

cooked sausage (46F - Cold Holding, operator moved to freezer, retemped at 39F); cannolis (44F Cold Holding, retemped at 46F) cooked wings (47F - Cold Holding, operator moved to freezer, retemped at 38F) tiramisu (44F Cold Holding, retemped at 46F), meatballs (47F Cold Holding) spanakopita (48F Cold Holding) calzones (47F Cold Holding) Operator says repairman was here from 6AM to 1 PM defrosting and fixing walk in cooler and that it was going to get cooler now that it was fixed, however temperatures were elevated. I explained that he could not store food in this unit until it could hold foods at 41F and below. He says that all foods were kept in different units until repairs were done around 1PM, so I told operator to move all temperature controlled foods from walk in cooler to other units until walk in is maintaining temperatures of 41F or below. I told operator many times to move all temperature controlled foods to different units and he kept saying he did or he would but he did not and/or waiting until the last minute to do so. I made sure he understood that stop sales would be issued on any foods inside or moved from the walk in cooler if they were not temping 41F by 5PM.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Sole food handler employee, Reyna Rexha, does not have food handler training.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near kitchen exit
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -pizza oven handles soiled
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