Mambos Cafe, 4423 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Mambos Cafe
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4423 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33603
License #: 3910976
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 07/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.counter behind slicer
  • Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.
07/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair -
  • Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.hole in parking lot
5/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bag of onions
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
11/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.two door unit in rear prep area.
  • Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.
7/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.by three compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
5/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/5/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.front line **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.expired 9/07 **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Observed wall in disrepair.by 3 compartment sink in rear area **Warning**
12/14/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
7/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.
5/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.sandwich cooler front line
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only.
  • Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.parking lot surface uneven.
12/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.rear door to kitchen.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.broken baseboard tile on half wall by rear door
  • Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.new drywall in men's rest room needs to be painted and sealed
8/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.behind reach in cooler
  • Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.
6/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.men's rest room
  • Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
12/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.frozen meats in plastic shopping bags
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.men's rest room.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
9/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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.
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.reach-in
  • Violation: 14-41-1 Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.rusted reach-in racks
  • Violation: 15-28-2 Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. by freezer
5/4/2010Routine - 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. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. sugar Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. observed employees washing hands and then having to pull open drawer to acess gloves, then putting on gloves. gloves should be kept in an open acess area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.reach-in
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.rusted reach-in racks
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. as listed in above violation This violation must be corrected by : 4/28/10.
  • Critical. Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against cross-contamination.outside storage by walk-in made of steel security bars and a clear hard sheet plastic covering that does not cover all areas ;area houses ice machine,walk-in ,mopsink ,hotwater heater, in case single service items,bottled drinks,and caned goods,produce and bagged food products no food preparation taking place This violation must be corrected by : 4/28/10.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. by freezer
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. storage are walls made of steel security bars an sheets of hard clear plastic not covering all areas
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. barewood open rafter ceiling in back storage area
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. service area
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • No plan review submitted ; must submit plans to enclose back storage area as listed in violation under 35B This violation must be corrected by : 4/28/10.
2/26/2010Routine - 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
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese at 47 degrees only pth food in reach-in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.sandwich table
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walk-in
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. in 3compartment sink
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before pputting gloves on Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. stov4
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Obseved hood filters in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. ran lid under running water to rinse for reuse
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.walk-in
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.faucet at 3compartment sink
  • Observed hole in wall. by backdoor
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. over white stove
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. by 3compartment sink
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.walk-in fan cover
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.water damaged tiles
10/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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