Palm Harbor, Pinellas County

BOGOTA KITCHEN & BAR

917 11TH ST, Palm Harbor, FL 34683

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Intermediate
Jun 16, 2023
City
Palm Harbor
County
Pinellas
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 16, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

11-27-4

Detail 22065495

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Discussed and provided handle pertaining to vomit and diarrheal events Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-16: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22065496

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. discussed and provided employee agreement. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-16: Time Extended

Jun 14, 2023

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-20-5

Detail 22057875

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler- raw eggs stored over raw fish. Discussed the need to store food according to minimum cooking temperatures. Operator to move eggs Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22057873

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. Discussed and provided handle pertaining to vomit and diarrheal events Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22057872

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. discussed and provided employee agreement. Warning

08B-43-4

Detail 22057874

Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Bag in box beverages stored on rack outside. Discussed the importance storing all food inside for food protection. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08B-39-4

Detail 22057871

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados not being washed before preparation stickers not removed Repeat Violation Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22057876

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Discussed with operator the need to label I'll squeeze bottles or containers containing food that was removed from its original container. Warning

Feb 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 21776211

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards heavily soiled Slicer soiled with old food debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 21776210

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored wet directly on the ground. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: Time Extended

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 21635781

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards heavily soiled Slicer soiled with old food debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Time Extended

53A-02-7

Detail 21635780

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 21635782

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored wet directly on the ground. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Time Extended

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 11

12A-29-4

Detail 21632590

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee was on cell phone in the kitchen and did not wash hands before returning to work. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21632597

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw ground beef 46F cold hold, cheese shredded 47F cold hold, sour cream 45F cold hold, lettuce cut 44F cold hold. Operator placed ice on all foods for quick cool. Foods were out of temp less than 4 hours. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 21632596

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards heavily soiled Slicer soiled with old food debris Warning

53A-02-7

Detail 21632587

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 21632588

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. Warning

24-24-4

Detail 21632595

Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Pots, pans and utensils stored outside. Discussed with operator the need to store all utensils and pans in a enclosed area. Repeat Violation Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21632593

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees with no hair restraint. Discuss the importance of wearing hair restraint when involved in food prep. Warning

08B-43-4

Detail 21632589

Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Bag in box beverage containers are being stored outside, fryer oil stored outside, raw onions stored outside. Discussed the importance of storing food protected inside the establishment. Operator brought onions and fryer oil into an enclosed area and will call Pepsi to have bag in box beverage concentrate relocated to an enclosed area. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

10-20-4

Detail 21632591

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-39-4

Detail 21632594

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado being cut/ Prepped before they are washed and stickers removed. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 21632592

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored wet directly on the ground. Warning

Jun 14, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-14-5

Detail 21137247

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: Time Extended

Jun 13, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

01B-02-5

Detail 21136575

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Plant Foods (52 - Cold Holding); Plant Foods (53 - Cold Holding); Dairy (52 - Cold Holding); pico (55 - Cold Holding); guacamole (55 - Cold Holding); (55 - Cold Holding); Poultry (55 - Cold Holding); Beef (48 - Cold Holding); Plant Foods (54 - Cooling); pasta (47 - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 21136577

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Plant Foods (52 - Cold Holding); Plant Foods (53 - Cold Holding); Dairy (52 - Cold Holding); pico (55 - Cold Holding); guacamole (55 - Cold Holding); (55 - Cold Holding); Poultry (55 - Cold Holding); Beef (48 - Cold Holding); Plant Foods (54 - Cooling); pasta (47 - Cold Holding)

53B-14-5

Detail 21136580

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

27-16-4

Detail 21136581

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator turn on hot water at cook's line hand sink. Corrected On-Site

24-24-4

Detail 21136578

Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Pots and pans stored outside on fence and in open outside area. Discussed the need to store utensils in protected area Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 21136579

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Grouper and mahi,

10-17-4

Detail 21136582

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Two knives stored between prep coolers

29-49-6

Detail 21136576

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

Dec 27, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-11-4

Detail 20747846

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in storage shed for dry goods , no flooring -ground only in the shed outside area near fence - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-27: Time Extended

33-31-5

Detail 20747847

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused cooking equipment in back storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-27: Operator states the all unused food equipment stored in back area is scheduled to be removed Time Extended

Dec 21, 2021

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 13Total: 18

03D-01-5

Detail 20743673

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Covered and in deep container Beef (110 - Cooling) at 3:40 pm made at 1:00 pm - discussed proper cooling methods with cook - food discarded Corrective Action Taken

08A-20-5

Detail 20743672

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 beef in cooler opposite grill -cook rearranged foods Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 20743681

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.covered and in deep container Beef (110 - Cooling) at 3:40 pm made at 1:00 pm - manager discarded Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 20743664

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. pans stored over hand wash sink next to ice machine - discussed accessibility of hand wash sinks at all times with operator - operator relocated pans Corrective Action Taken

31B-03-4

Detail 20743680

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at cook line - manager placed soap at hand sink Corrected On-Site

36-58-4

Detail 20743665

Basic - -Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation in outside area near kitchen exit door . -Open area with no ceiling and no wall in food prep area near fence

24-05-4

Detail 20743674

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Stored in unprotected outside area : -Ice buckets not inverted. -Ice scoops not protected from the outside elements Corrected On-Site

24-15-4

Detail 20743670

Basic - Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources. Gas grill stored outside open air exposed to environment

36-22-4

Detail 20743678

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in food prep area in outside area - manager swept floor Corrective Action Taken

36-11-4

Detail 20743675

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in storage shed for dry goods , no flooring -ground only in the shed outside area near fence

08B-38-4

Detail 20743677

Basic - Food ( bags of potatoes , lemon juice ) stored on floor in walk in cooler .

08B-42-4

Detail 20743679

Basic - Food stored outside in unprotected area .Freezers of foods - chicken , hamburger patties, onion rings and trays of ice inside two freezers outside area near walk-in cooler , cooked beef hot holding in warmer in outside area near walk in cooler dry goods ( canned goods, bags of rice ) stored in shed that is not enclosed , containers of sugar craisens chili peppers on shelves in outside area near kitchen exit door - in unlocked area Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

10-08-5

Detail 20743668

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar

10-20-4

Detail 20743669

Basic - In-use tongs and measuring cups stored on equipment door handle between uses in kitchen - cook relocated items Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 20743666

Basic - Stored food ( ground beef, cooked chicken ) not covered in walk in cooler

33-31-5

Detail 20743667

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused cooking equipment in back storage area.

21-08-4

Detail 20743676

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength 0 ppm quaternary in kitchen - manager changed solution - 200ppm ppm quaternary Corrected On-Site

14-06-4

Detail 20743671

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed in storage shelves in storage shed

Jul 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-09-4

Detail 20333030

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-12: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20333031

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-12: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 20333032

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-12: Time Extended

Jul 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 13

50-08-7

Detail 20332149

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/ Unable to license due to multiple temperature violations, plans approved by plan review is not what inspector sees on site Warning Priority: High Priority

35A-02-6

Detail 20332139

High Priority - Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in kitchen Warning Priority: High Priority

01B-02-5

Detail 20332069

High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken, chicken wings, fish spread, cooked pork Warning Priority: High Priority

03A-02-5

Detail 20332070

High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes 50 degrees F, sliced tomatoes 53 degrees F, fresh garlic 53 degrees F, cooked chicken 50 degrees F in reach in cooler on cook line, sliced cheddar cheese 54 degrees F, Cuban sandwiches 46 degrees F in reach in cooler across from fryers in kitchen, cooked chicken 46 degrees F, pulled chicken 51 degrees F, chicken wings 49 degrees F in walk in cooler, diced tomatoes 48 degrees F, pork 54 degrees F, fish speed 48 degrees in reach in cooler next to dish machine, manager put ice on all product, rechecked temperature, chicken wings 43 degrees F, jerk chicken 42 degrees F, raw beef 43 degrees F, diced tomatoes 42degrees F in reach in cooler next to dish machine, diced tomatoes 44 degrees F beef 45 degrees F in reach in cooler across from cook line, 1 reach in cooler in kitchen has been emptied, manager stated diced tomatoes were prepped around 2pm today Corrective Action Taken Warning Priority: High Priority

51-16-7

Detail 20332150

Intermediate - Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Warning Priority: Intermediate

14-09-4

Detail 20332110

Basic - Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning Priority: Basic

13-07-4

Detail 20332100

Basic - Observed: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook has bracelet and watch on Warning Priority: Basic

13-03-4

Detail 20332085

Basic - Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook with no hair restraint on, cook put hat on Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Basic

08B-42-4

Detail 20332075

Basic - Observed: Food stored outside. Bags of onions, boxes of fry oil, manager put bags of onions in walk in cooler, put boxes of fry oil inside Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Basic

10-20-4

Detail 20332078

Basic - Observed: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed tongs and put in dish area to be cleaned Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Basic

23-03-4

Detail 20332138

Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves Warning Priority: Basic

22-16-4

Detail 20332117

Basic - Observed: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning Priority: Basic

14-17-4

Detail 20332116

Basic - Observed: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning Priority: Basic

04-02-04

Detail 20332074

Observed: Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. All cold holding units ambient temperature over 41degrees F Warning Priority: Intermediate

Jul 9, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 8

50-08-7

Detail 20330994

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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/ Unable to issue license, plans do not match what the inspector sees on site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-06-30: No changes Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-09: Time Extended

01B-02-5

Detail 20330996

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Buffalo chicken dip 76°F Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-06-30: Cooked pasta 48°F made yesterday Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-09: Cooked chicken dated 6/7 at 47°F, chicken wings made 6/8, tub of fish spread, cooked pork Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 20330993

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomatoes (53°F - Cold Holding); butter (46°F - Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (46°F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cook line next to dish machine, sliced tomatoes (51°F - Cold Holding); ground beef (47°F - Cold Holding); tuna (47°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47°F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across from cook line, grouper (53°F - Cold Holding); steak (67°F - Cold Holding) on cook line, manager iced product and put in walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-06-30: Raw burger meat 48°F, pasta 49°F, ham 48°F, cooked jerk chicken 48°F, sliced American cheese 49°F in walk in cooler, sliced tomatoes 38°F, cut melon 40°F in reach in cooler on cook line, diced tomatoes 39°F, sliced cheese 40°F in reach in cooler by dish machine Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-09: Diced tomatoes 50°F, sliced tomatoes 53°F, fresh garlic 53°F, items prepped around 2pm, cooked chicken 50°F in reach in cooler on cook line, sliced cheddar cheese 54°F, Cuban sandwiches 46°F made around 2pm today, in reach in cooler across from fryers in kitchen, cooked chicken 46°F, pulled chicken 51°F, chicken wings 49°F in walk in cooler, diced tomatoes, 48°F, pork 54°F, fish speed 48° in reach in cooler next to dish machine Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 20330998

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose in dish machine area used to spray dishes Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-06-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-09: Time Extended

22-05-4

Detail 20330991

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. In kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-06-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-09: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 20330997

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Mop sink, hand sink, ice machine not correct on approved plans, one side of area is open to the outside, roof is not smooth and easily cleanable, food being stored in this area, hot box with food in it, two chest freezers, slicer and can opener stored outside by ice machine outside Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-06-30: No changes Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-09: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 20330995

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-06-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-09: Time Extended

08B-32-4

Detail 20330992

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food being stored outside. Cut bread in a container, loaves of bread on freezer, Two chest freezers, slicer, can opener, case of clam juice, hot box with food stored inside of it out side by ice machine Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-06-30: Fry oil, vinegar, bags of onions, liquid butter and clean dishes stored outside Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-09: Bags of onions outside Time Extended