BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE

3045 SW 34 ST STE 20

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

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 Inspector #8894317
2025-01-03
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
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 Inspector #8761716
2024-09-19
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).