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Licensee
Name: ZAPATA'S MEXICAN GRILL License Number: SEA6214493
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 02/01/2023
Primary Status: Ownership Changed Secondary Status:
Location Address: 3970 TAMPA RD STE M
OLDSMAR, FL 34677

Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result High Priority Violations Intermediate Violations Basic Violations
Routine - Food 01/18/2018 Follow-up Inspection Required
Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing. Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training, documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.
Violation    Observation
35A-03-4    Basic - 3 Dead roaches on premises. In corner on floor near walk in cooler - operator removed- swept floor **Corrected On-Site**
32-21-4    Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Employee restroom **Repeat Violation**
23-06-4    Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Outer surface of bulk containers of food at center prep table
23-03-4    Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Sides of fryers
23-24-4    Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Double door cooler and slide areas of cooler near hand sink at cook line and double door freezer in back food prep area
08B-45-4    Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler - cut lettuce and sauces
32-12-4    Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee restroom
14-09-4    Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Large cutting board at center prep table - back cook line **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4    Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.cook line
40-07-4    Basic - Employee personal items ( sunglasses ) stored with or above food ( bread crumbs, teas ) , clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Shelf near prep table at end of cook line **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4    Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stacked at beverage station **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4    Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back food prep area **Repeat Violation**
23-21-4    Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave. Cook line
08B-36-4    Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash liquor bottles stored in holder in front of triple sink at bar
08B-30-4    Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Center prep table shelf **Repeat Violation**
36-14-4    Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5    Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Employee restroom and expo line **Repeat Violation**
05-16-4    Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Small refrigerator at beverage station **Repeat Violation**
27-10-4    Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-4    Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Used to store pitas on table at cook line
29-49-5    Basic - Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler. Bar
14-20-4    Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. Cook line shelf under grill **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4    Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted on shelf in expo area
23-05-4    Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves in dish washing area
29-20-5    Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in dish washing area
08B-13-4    Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Washed Vegetables , sauces **Repeat Violation**
23-12-4    Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-26-4    Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
36-27-5    Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line and prep areas **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-4    High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before changing gloves and/or putting on gloves to work with food. Employee began working at cook line - cooking chicken without washing hands prior to putting gloves on - discussed proper hand washing and use of gloves with cook **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-21-4    High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw cut chicken stored over beef in walk in cooler
29-37-4    High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Dish washing area
02C-03-4    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. Milk in small, refrigerator at beverage station **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-02-4    Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.dish washing area
27-16-4    Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 64° at front, back cook lines , dish washing area
27-18-4    Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Hot water heater not working per operator - scheduled service this day
22-28-4    Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cook line opposite stove
31B-02-4    Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5    Intermediate - 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.
31B-03-4    Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back cook line area and bar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-4    Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meats and sauces in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
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