Everglades, 1 Tropicana Dr, St Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Name: Everglades
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1 Tropicana Dr, St Petersburg, FL 33705
License #: 6214205
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/21/2014
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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
 08/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.raw chicken **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
 4/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris. Above 2 door reach in in middle prep area.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Large lexan on rack beside dish area cracked/broken
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer 140
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Inside large 2 door ice bin behind 140
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At station beside 3 comp **Corrected On-Site**
 9/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed scooping ice using the drink cup and no ice scoop **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.Ice bin at drink dispenser.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Observed Cracker Jack rack in front of sink
 4/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed inside of reach in cooler soiled with old food.
 7/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. cutting board leaning up against side of BeverageAir cooler
  • Observed food debris accumulated on floor - walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. equipment parts stored in handwash sink - front counter
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. 'left over' ice remaining in bins from previous event . To be emptied;cleaned and sanitized prior to startup of tonight's game
 5/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Leakiing faucet at triple sinks and mop sink in hallways.
 4/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Hallw y at the triple sinks.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of detergent-sanitizer when there is no distinct water rinse. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Interior of the burger reachin freezer.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Outside edges of top area of ice bin.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.Cases of cups stored under pressure releif valve causing moisture to permiate the box
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
 8/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed incorrect information on Hotel and Restaurant license.License 140 D.B.A is Outback.Concession 140 is now Checkers a change of D.B.A.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Case of pre cooked burgers.
 3/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust above self contained fryers.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.Hallway by ice machine.
 8/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup on inside top of bulk ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on the potable fan shield.
  • Observed employee presonal items stored on plactic cups under prep table. Corrected On Site.
 5/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Cl2
  • Observed single-service cups stored on floor.
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
 3/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Stored in mop bucket.
 12/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup on the inside top of ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed leak at faucet of hand wash sink.
 8/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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