Alma Restaurant and Bar
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2024
29
Score
Public records show four inspections at Alma Restaurant and Bar stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 23, 2024. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. Note that Alma Restaurant and Bar's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 23, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around eight violations to closer to 15 violations.
The pattern that stands out is “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Alma Restaurant and Bar's 29 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice (55 - Cold Holding) on prep counter on cookline Observed employee place in walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies landing on white Frigidaire refrigerator, wall, and storage shelves in kitchen 1 fly landing on bar dish drying pad **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed an added room not on plans. Observed 2 garage door with no air curtain. Observed no air curtains at bar door to kitchen and not air curtain installed at kitchen exit to lobby 1) IF ESTABLISHMENT OPERATES WITH DOORS OPEN FROM INTERIOR TO EXTERIOR SEATING AN AIR CURTAIN WILL NEED TO BE INSTALLED TO PROTECT THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA FROM POSSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with sanitizer not labeled in bar area **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink in front lobby used as a dump sink **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between. Cookline reachin coolers adjacent to oven **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 pairs of tongs stored on oven handles on cookline **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed 2 garage doors open with no air curtain installed on garage doors or at bar entrance or side door to lobby. **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed soiled and ripped tin foil on storage shelf adjacent to to walk-in cooler **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled on storage shelf under prep table on cookline **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling over added storage area not smooth and easily cleanable **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted on storage shelf above mop sink **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 6 containers of oil stored on floor on service line **Warning**
08B-47-4
29
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee on cooks line changing gloves with no hand washing between glove usage , corrected action taken , inspector discussed with operator proper hand washing when changing gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored in employee hand wash sink on cooks line , corrected , employee removed bucket during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of bulk oil stored on floor by three compartment sink .
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle, corrected, operator removed tongs during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee must wash hands sign at employee hand wash sink on bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with heavy grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Light not working in walk in cooler.
38-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
58
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
45
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placing gloves on with no hand washing, corrected action taken, inspector discussed with employee proper hand washing procedures when placing gloves on. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodles, black beans mashed potatoes, cooked potatoes, all held over 24 hrs not date marked in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 container not chained next to dishwasher.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table on cooks line, corrected, employee discarded drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on floor in walk in cooler, corrected, employee placed onions on shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair over doorway to kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer shelves with old food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Container of pork thawing out on counter , corrected, employee placed container of pork in walk in cooler to continue the thawing process . **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers at wait station not inverted.
25-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Alma Restaurant and Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Alma Restaurant and Bar on file is from Apr 23, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Alma Restaurant and Bar?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Alma Restaurant and Bar.
How does Alma Restaurant and Bar compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Alma Restaurant and Bar most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Alma Restaurant and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Alma Restaurant and Bar have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Alma Restaurant and Bar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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