Tostones Inc 102
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2024
41
Score
Public records show five inspections at Tostones Inc 102 stretching back to 2022. On Aug 27, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
5
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cut onion and other ready to eat food in large reach-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken and raw steaks stored over empanadas and other food items in chest freezer. **Warning**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Long hose connected to faucet in the only hand wash sink in kitchen. Multiple plumbing parts and equipment stored in the same hand wash sink. Operator removed hose and other items at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen and prep room. No soap provided at handwash sink in prep room. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen, front service counter and restrooms. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked bean and various food items in large reach-in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee working at cook line. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ladles and tongs stored in standing water temped 86 F. **Warning**
10-07-4
41
Mar 4, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw shell eggs stored over cream cheese and hot dogs in large reach-in cooler in kitchen.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of cut cabbage 46 F doubled panned stored in flip top reach-in cooler in kitchen. Employee removed extra pan. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A few beef empanada (103F - Hot Holding) in display hot box at front counter.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large trash can blocked handwash sink at kitchen. Employee relocated trash can. TV boxes and prep table blocked handwash sink at prep room. Employee relocating items. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at prep room. No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at prep room. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sinks at kitchen and front service area.
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle buried in ice inside ice machine.
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out food containers on cook line.
25-06-4
45
Dec 12, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Admin Complaint**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three compartment sink. Discussed with operator about handwash in handwash sink only. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: Observed employee washed hands in three compartment sink and dried hands with wiping cloth. **Time Extended**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
64
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handled soiled equipment then replaced gloves to work with food without washing hands. Discussed proper handwash with operator.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2023.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in large reach-in cooler at kitchen.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine tested 200+ppm.
41-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by large trash can at kitchen. Sanitizing bucket stored in handwash sink at kitchen. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee sweater and purses stored on prep table in prep room. Shoes and children toys stored in prep room. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee at kitchen.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash signs for handwash sinks at kitchen, prep room and front service area. No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sinks at front area and prep room. No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at front service area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling and wall in dry storage room are exposed plywood. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
25
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken in large reach-in cooler. Employee moved eggs to bottom shelf.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handled raw steak and raw chicken, then handled cooked plantain and cooked chicken with the same gloves. Discussed proper handwash and gloves changing procedures.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by large trash can on cook line, also a sanitizing bucket and a bottle of detergent stored in the handwash sink. Employee removed all items from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling and wall in dry storage room are exposed plywood. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Verified ownership with employee.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored on prep table at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A bucket of peeled plantain and multiple cooking oil stored on floor at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No signs provided at all handwash sinks at kitchen, food prep room and front service counter. No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwash sink. At front service center and food prep room. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Employee electronically scooter stored in food prep room.
40-01-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tostones Inc 102 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tostones Inc 102 on file is from Aug 27, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tostones Inc 102?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tostones Inc 102.
How does Tostones Inc 102 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Tostones Inc 102 most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Tostones Inc 102's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tostones Inc 102 have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tostones Inc 102 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.
How often is Tostones Inc 102 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tostones Inc 102 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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