Tpc Tampa Bay

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Groper and Mahi Mahi thawing on the cook line in ROP Packaging, manager discarded item. **Warning**

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine not set up at time of inspection , turned on machine ran it 4 times no chlorine showing on test strip discussed with manager to use three compartment sink to sanitize dishes. **Warning**

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans stored in prep area wet, discussed with manager the importance of stacking items when dry. **Warning**

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of power aid stored on floor in front storage room next to ice machine Observed cases of lettuce in the walk in cooler stored on the floor. **Warning**

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop with handle stored inside sugar container in storage room. **Warning**

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at hand wash sink on cook line. No handwashing sign at hand wash sink next to front bar area. No handwashing sighn in employee bathroom. **Warning**

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed Dumpster lid open on the waste and cardboard recycling dumpsters. **Warning**

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of Dole Pineapple , manager discarded item Observed dented can of Eiffel Tower Cornchinos in storage room , manager discarded. Observed ahi tuna thawing in reach in cooler on cook line in ROP packaging , manager discarded **Warning**

High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed ahi tuna thawing in reach in cooler on cook line in ROP packaging , manager discarded **Warning**

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation Observed containers of in house marinara sauce in tall reach in cooler across from the slicer marked more than 7 days with Date 12/02, and 12/09, manager discarded item. **Warning**

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed containers of in house marinara sauce in tall reach in cooler across from the slicer marked more than 7 days with Date 12/02, and 12/09, manager discarded item. Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed ahi tuna thawing in reach in cooler on cook line in ROP packaging , manager discarded Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Groper and Mahi Mahi thawing on the cook line in ROP Packaging, manager discarded item. **Warning**

Intermediate - Cheese packaged in the establishment using a reduced packaging method and held for more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label lacking the 'use by' date, or labeled with a 'use by' date that exceeds 30 days from its packaging or the original manufacturer's 'sell by' or 'use by' date, whichever occurs first Observed Gouda cheeses in ROP packaging in walk in cooler held more than 30 days 9-19-25 **Warning**

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed onsite tuna, Mahi Mahi, cheese Gouda under ROP process. Emailed operator special process handout. **Warning**

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed All employees expired food handlers expired 2024 **Warning**

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle of chemical in dishwashing area. **Warning**