Fleming’S Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Last inspected: Jul 23, 2024
64
Score
Public records show six inspections at Fleming’S Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 23, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Fleming’S Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
6
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
64
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink on cookline used as a dump sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted on storage shelves
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored over clean linens Corrected -observed employee discard **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean metal pans wet nesting on storage shelf
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On floor in dish pit
36-22-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table Employee remove and placed in dirty hamper **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour with no label adjacent to walk-in cooler Corrected - observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by veggie washing machine Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee fill measuring cup with water in hand sink on Observed bar area hand sink used as a dump sink Inspector explained proper use of hand sinks
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on floor in dish area
36-22-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic containers stored on clean dish storage shelf
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside ice cream freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo boxes stored on floor in back storage area adjacent to manager office Corrected -observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reachin cooler on service line
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled on service line Corrected observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Jun 20, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
78
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork belly at 47°, corrected action, inspector had chef ice pork bellies. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee prepping lettuce with bare hands , corrected, inspector discussed with management proper glove usage on ready to eat foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One 7 lb can of Chili sauce with deep dent.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash blocked by garbage can , corrected, employee removed garbage can during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink in bar area. Manager replaced paper towels at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.employee drinks stored on food prep table , corrected employee removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers in back prep area not inverted, corrected , manager inverted containers during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
45
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 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 with management proper hand washing procedures when changing gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash in back prep area blocked by garbage can , corrected employee removed garbage can during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored over food prep, corrected, employee removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Not running water on foods thawing g in sink , corrected, manager turned water on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fleming’S Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fleming’S Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar on file is from Jul 23, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fleming’S Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fleming’S Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar.
How does Fleming’S Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Fleming’S Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Fleming’S Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fleming’S Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fleming’S Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Fleming’S Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fleming’S Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.
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