BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE
3045 SW 34 ST STE 20
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/3/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: a box lid with employee food stored in the glass top reach-in cooler, over food for the public.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed on the front line ice scoop stored with handle touching ice. This was adjusted. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the exterior of the glass top reach-in cooler in the back is soiled.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: heavy whipping cream stored on the front line counter, 60°. This had been out for 1 hour per staff. This was placed open in a reach-in freezer for quick cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/3/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: on the half wall in the kitchen, employee's drinks stored with Kosher salt. The salt was moved to dry storage. Corrected On-Site
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: standing water on the floor in front of the glass top reach-in cooler.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the on the glass top reach-in cooler on the back wall, foreign substance and moisture buildup on the gaskets. Observed: the back door is soiled.
- 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit/storage in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed: the wire racks with dry storage is not secured, on the way to the restrooms.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed: raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat filling. The eggs were moved to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: a can and cloth in the kitchen hand wash sink. The can and cloth were moved to a shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: 1 employee over 60 days, no visible certificate.
- 41-21-4:Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed: a squeeze bottle at the kitchen hand wash sink, no label. Soap was added to the bottle.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 6/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle cup used as scoop in bulk rice container.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on center prep table. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle n back kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 10-01-5: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 handle submerged in panko. Manager removed for cleaning. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service trays stored on top shelf in kitchen area not inverted or protected.
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sani bucket on floor next to center sink. Manager moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Center handwash sink blocked by shelf in front and bucket within. Manager moved items. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/3/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/4/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 employee drinks on prep surfaces in the first kitchen.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on equipment handles, that protrude into the walkway.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the hood in the second kitchen has an accumulation of dust and grease. ALSO, the table height reach-in cooler, with lift up doors, the door frames are soiled.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: marinating chicken at 50F in the second kitchen. This was moved uncovered to a chest freezer. ALSO, gallon milk on the front line in a reach-in cooler , 45F.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the leading edge of the ice shroud in the ice maker is soiled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/2/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed: multiple dishes on the menu lacking identification for raw or under cooked food. The consumer advisory is posted, and listed on the menu. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: There is a picture of an uncooked fish in the middle of the menu near the 4 raw item dishes are. It is ambiguous and not clearly defined, as the consumer advisory does not have the saw fish located next to it. The raw items must be clearly marked. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/3/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/1/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
6
Basic
2
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed liquid sugar stored in the floor on the front line. This was moved to a shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 32-16-4:Basic - Only means for public to access the bathroom is through a food preparation, ware washing, or food storage area. Observed: the bathrooms are down a hall where dry goods are stored, and guests must pass reach-in freezer and storage area to access the restroom.
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed: the person in charge could not relate any Big 6 illnesses. The information was emailed.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the front edge of the ice machine deflector shield has dark foreign substance on the edge.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed: the first kitchen hand wash sink was blocked by a cleaning rack. The rack was moved. ALSO, there was a sanitizer bucket in the same sink. This was removed. Corrected On-Site
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed: multiple dishes on the menu lacking identification for raw or under cooked food. The consumer advisory is posted, and listed on the menu. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: the front line hand wash sink lacked paper towels. Paper towels were added. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Observed: lack of proof of any training. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/1/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 6 intermediate, 2 basic).