Cha Cha Coconuts, 800 Ne 2 Ave, St Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHA CHA COCONUTS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 800 Ne 2 Ave, St Petersburg, FL 33701-3503
License #: 6210093
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 3/26/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Around doors
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Outside of steamer sticky with residue and debris
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. Down cooks line.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. In bar area
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Inside reach in cooler in server station, bottom rusted and metal rolling back.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In bar area behind and around coolers.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Throughout
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under 3 comp in bar
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. HWS beside dish
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In dish area
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over Cuban sandwich in walk in
  • 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. Bulk flour in dish area not labeled
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In dish area
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filled cambro with water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In either restroom
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. On shelves in walkin
3/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. manager scheduled service this day
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. back prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag of onions, cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue. cookline Corrected On Site.
7/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. Paint peeling in dish area.
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Make cooler on cooks line.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Wet nesting on dishes in dish area.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • No metal container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Throughout cooks line.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Before putting on gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Cooking/prepping with no hair restraint.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. 2 door cooler in servers station.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting bread without gloves on. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. In walk in freezer.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Under reach in cooler beside fryer.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to make sanitizer bucket.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Cup used to scoop ice at server station.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Ice scoops at server station.
  • Observed residue/slime build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Ice machine in dish.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. Caked on grease building up on wall beside fryer.
4/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm , retest 0 ppm- manager to schedule service
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dishwashing area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. kitchen handsink and dishwashing areas Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop on grate of soda dispenser, beverage station , bar
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. bar, quaternary
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. open drink on shelf next to bread, cookline
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. highchairs in hallway near restrooms
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. outer surface of vinegar , bulk containers on shelf in dry storage
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves in back kitchen
  • Observed chipped plastic containers on shelf, dishwashing area
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. employee changing gloves without washing hands
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. unevden metal on inside door of reach in cooler, cookline
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. bar
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. cookline
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shelled eggs stored over cooked shrimp, reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. wiping bucket at cookline area +200 ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. small portion cups not inverted in container at wait station
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. beans in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.uncovered tea in tea dispensers , bar
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment.
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees. no hand soap available at handsinks , lack of papertowels
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. near elevators
  • 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. on floor at bar
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. spray bottle of water , back kitchen
12/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Drain cover(s) missing.(under dish machine ) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(prep room)
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.(need quats test strips for bar area 3 compartment sink)
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(hood filters) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(on cooking equipment ond walls on cooks line) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.(walk in cooler shelving and curtains)
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.(no handwash between glove changes)
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.( beans covered during cooling) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.(washed in 3 compartment sink)
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.(water accumulation in small reach in cooler on cooks line) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.(cooked plantains thawing on counter on cooks line)
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.( throughout ) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.( throughout )
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.(employee touched raw chicken then a clean plate without changing gloves) Corrected On Site.
6/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 01B-25-1 Observed food with mold-like growth.(limes in walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor.(walk in cooler and freezer)
  • Critical - Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-23-1 Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(between equipment on cooks line)
  • Violation: 29-18-1 Drain cover(s) missing.(under dish machine)
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair.(near 3 compartment sink)
  • Violation: 37-10-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.(hood filters)
  • Critical - Violation: 47-16-2 Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.( cooks line)
4/18/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Drain cover(s) missing.(under dish machine)
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.( cooks line)
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area.(ice cream area)
  • No plan review submitted and renovations completed. (establishment added an ice cream area where ice cream cones are scooped. there is no handwash sink or running dipper well)
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.(hood filters)
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(between equipment on cooks line)
  • 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 food stored on floor.(walk in cooler and freezer)
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth.(limes in walk in cooler)
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. (ice cream area)
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.( throughout )
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.(above 200ppm of cl2 in sanitizer bucket on cooks line)
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed wall in disrepair.(near 3 compartment sink)
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(at hose under 3 compartment sink)
2/7/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor.(in freezer)
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair.(lids of reach in coolers on cooks line)
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(reach in coolers on cooks line)
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-21-1 Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.( soda machine )
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(on equipment on cooks line)
  • Critical. Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.( cooks line)
  • Critical. Violation: 31-08-1 Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area.(ice cream area)
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-07-1 Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair.( throughout )
  • Violation: 37-06-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.(cooks line)
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair.(above dish machine )
  • Critical. Violation: 41B-03-1 Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
9/30/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(cheese, raw chicken, raw ground beef, beef, all at 52-54 degees f in drawer coolers on cooks line, all product moved to working reach in cooler)
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(drawer style coolers on cooks line at 52-54 degees f all proudcts moved to working coolers)
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(in freezer)
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.( no handwash between glove changes)
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.(lids of reach in coolers on cooks line)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(reach in coolers on cooks line)
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.( soda machine )
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(on equipment on cooks line)
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.( cooks line)
  • Critical. Observed water backing up through floor drains of establishment.( drains in kitchen area clogged, no black water backup only water from dish machine and other prep sinks)
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area.(ice cream area)
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found.(4 in bar area)
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.( throughout )
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.(cooks line)
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.(above dish machine )
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
9/29/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. limes [walk in cooler] Corrected On Site. voluntarily discarded
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. beef chili measured at 135 degr F , blk beans measured at 129 degr F [reheating 1 3/4 hrs] Corrected On Site. product heated up to 165 on stovetop within 2 hr time frame
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken on shelf above raw pork [walk in coole ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar area
  • missing soda gun holster. bar area
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cook's line
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area. [ less than 5 fruit flies]
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. broken/missing ceramic tiles [cook's line]
  • Observed food debris accumulated on floor. bar area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. fryer area
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. multiple locations: cook's line, bar area For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Current Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. license on display expired 2/01/10
2/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. 2 tomatoes - walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cole slaw measured at 44 degr F - cook's lIne
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken on shelf above raw pork - walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. cases of tomatoes - walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed handsinks used for purposes other than the designated use. food debris in handwash sink - cook's line
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. some chipped/cracked food storage containers Corrected On Site. items discarded
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at wiping cloth pail [chlorine measured at 400 ppm]
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored on rusty shelf [under prep table]
  • Observed leakingfaucet at mopsink
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. broken/missing ceramic tiles - dishwashing area
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood filters
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. peeling paint - above dishwashing machine
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. pair of shoes on shelf next to jugs of vinegar
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorine sanitizer measured at 400 ppm [wiping cloths] Corrected On Site. recheck 100ppm
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/14/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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