TOSTONES
5831 Memorial Highway
Tampa, Florida, 33615
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 8/27/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
2
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee working at cook line. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ladles and tongs stored in standing water temped 86 F. Warning
- 08A-05-6: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-17-6: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
- 31A-09-4: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
- 31B-02-4: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
- 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. Warning
- 11-26-1: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
- 02C-02-5: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/27/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/4/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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. Ice scoop handle buried in ice inside ice machine.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out food containers on cook line.
- 08A-05-6: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.
- 03A-02-5: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**
- 03B-01-6: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.
- 31A-09-4: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**
- 31B-03-4: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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2024 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/12/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4: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**
- 12A-03-4: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**
- 50-08-7: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
- 22-02-4: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**
- 23-03-4: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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/12/2023 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/10/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
6
Basic
4
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning Priority: Basic
- 40-06-5:Basic - Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys and cellphone stored on prep table. Warning Priority: Basic
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - 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
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Observed: 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. Provided by email. Operator printed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Intermediate
- 50-08-7:High Priority - 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
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained. Warning Priority: Intermediate
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Observed: Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed and rinsed food equipment in three compartment sink, then stored on shelves to air dry without properly sanitized. Discussed with operator and provided manually cleaning procedures by email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning Priority: High Priority
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple equipment stored in the only handwash sink at kitchen. Employee removed items from handwash sink. Warning Priority: Intermediate
- 51-13-4:Basic - Observed: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email. Operator printed and posted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** Warning Priority: Basic
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwash sink. 2 Handwash sinks at prep room and front counter. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All 4 Handwash sinks at the entire establishment. Warning Priority: Intermediate
- 23-03-4:Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. Warning Priority: Basic
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked chicken in reach-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: High Priority
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Observed: Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided by email. Operator printed and posted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Intermediate
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Multiple food items with old date marks more than 7 days. Operator able to determined prepped and cooked dates. Warning Priority: High Priority
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/10/2023 revealed 14 total violations (4 high priority, 6 intermediate, 4 basic).