DIMITRI'S ON THE WATER
690 DODECANESE BLVD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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514 DODECANESE
Tarpon Springs, FL
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Inspection on 9/24/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 36-51-4:Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Walk in cooler door inside is in disrepair, metal at bottom sticking out
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal containers in bag on lift top cooler on cooks line, moved to other area Corrected On-Site
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In vertical cooler on cook line, unwashed produce over cooked foods
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over beef in drawers on cook line. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line- milk water for breading fish, (75F - Cold Holding);operator discarded. Corrective Action Taken** At front counter -butter pats (76F - Cold Holding) removed from refrigerator less than 1 hour ago. Operator will put on time control plan. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. At server galley, > 200 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator emptied towel bucket in hand wash sink, discussed use of sink with manager on duty
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator knows time control parameters but has no written plan, form was emailed to manager on duty
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/24/2024 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/23/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture missing in room containing soda concentrate. Cove molding pulled away from wall ear walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table rusted Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Through out storage, cooking and prep areas Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink on cook line no sign. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended**
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings on the floor in area where bag in box soda concentrate is stored 1 rodent dropping on the top of the hot water heater 3 droppings on the floor in the hall way leading to beverage concentrate 1 rodent dropping on lower shelf of prep table 2 rodent droppings on floor behind equipment on cook line 2 rodent droppings on the floor at entrance of kitchen at entrance. 11 total rodent droppings. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: 1 dropping by gyuro meat aera cooks line employee removed and sanitized area. **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/23/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture missing in room containing soda concentrate. Cove molding pulled away from wall ear walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: still observed **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table rusted Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: still observed **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink on cook line no sign. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: still observed **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/23/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/22/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture missing in room containing soda concentrate. Cove molding pulled away from wall ear walk in cooler. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table rusted Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Through out storage, cooking and prep areas Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink on cook line no sign. Warning
- 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Coke machine line draining onto the floor in rear area near begin box beverages. Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings on the floor in area where bag in box soda concentrate is stored 1 rodent dropping on the top of the hot water heater 3 droppings on the floor in the hall way leading to beverage concentrate 1 rodent dropping on lower shelf of prep table 2 rodent droppings on floor behind equipment on cook line 2 rodent droppings on the floor at entrance of kitchen at entrance. 11 total rodent droppings. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Feta Cheese 46F cold hold Pasta Foods (45F - Cold Holding); Fish (44F - Cold Holding) Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in cook line Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/22/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 5/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting boards on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Time Extended**
- 14-71-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to tape ice machine radiator door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table next to convection oven is rusted. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Time Extended**
- 25-32-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Five gallon greek pepper bucket is being reused to store food. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Time Extended**
- 53A-04-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1. Alena Evans hired more than 30 days ago. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1. Alena Evans hired more than 30 days ago. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine sanitizer test kit for dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/21/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 5/20/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
12
Total
20
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair near hot water heater.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting boards on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to tape ice machine radiator door.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on table on cooks line next to convection oven. Employee discarded drink. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table next to convection oven is rusted.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in warewashing area.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in wait station area. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler across from flat-top grill interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Five gallon greek pepper bucket is being reused to store food. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. From walk-in cooler a. Bread not covered.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen bag of scallops in prep sink not thawing under cold running water or under refrigeration at 41f or below. Operator placed scallops under running cold water. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. From shelf near three-compartment sink, a. #10 can of garbanzo beans is dented at seam.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee enter kitchen through rear exit then don single-serve gloves touching bell peppers on cooks line. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching soiled dishes then retrieve clean dishes from dishmachine. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored above unwashed bell peppers in walk-in cooler. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 rodent droppings on floor underneath carbonated soda rack in storage area located behind wait station. 9 rodent droppings on carbonated soda boxes in storage area located behind wait station 4 rodent droppings on hot water heater in storage area located behind wait station.
- 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1. Alena Evans hired more than 30 days ago.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine sanitizer test kit for dishmachine.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1. Emmuella Barid Operator located proof of employee training. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/20/2024 revealed 20 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 12/18/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Chicken base buckets reused for pasta, white sauce, chicken soup
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).