St. Petersburg, Pinellas County

TI BAMBOO CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

9291 DR MLK JR STREET NORTH, St. Petersburg, FL 33702

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
3 High Priority
Oct 11, 2023
City
St. Petersburg
County
Pinellas
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
7

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.

Oct 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 11

12A-07-5

Detail 22357829

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touching raw foods and put on gloves to imitate ready to eat foods. Educated employee on hand washing. Corrective Action Taken

10-05-5

Detail 22357833

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils standing in 81 F water with debris on cook line. Employee changed water and brought temperature up to 135. Corrected On-Site

35A-02-6

Detail 22357836

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly came in to kitchen thru rear door. Not landing.

11-27-4

Detail 22357831

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. No vomit or diarrhea procedure poster posted. Sent operator educational packet and with vomit and diarrhea poster with procedures.

22-02-4

Detail 22357835

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained.

31A-11-4

Detail 22357832

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing shrimp in hand sink in kitchen.

12B-02-4

Detail 22357838

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink on prep table. Employee moved drink to another designated area. Employee drink on shelves in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22357834

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jerk chicken bucket stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Employee moved bucket to designated area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 22357830

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris.

35B-03-4

Detail 22357828

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior door propped open during inspection. Employee closed door. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22357837

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on front counter and cook line not in sanitizer bucket.

Dec 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-09-4

Detail 21640975

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photograph provided for food handler certificate Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 21640976

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 02/01/2022 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Time Extended

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21631212

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: Cooked rice 46 degrees F, curry 45 degrees F, cooked beef 46 degrees F, macaroni and cheese 44 degrees F, cooked onions 45 degrees F. Per operator they have been in out of cooler today. Warning

53B-09-4

Detail 21631211

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photograph provided for food handler certificate Warning

27-16-4

Detail 21631210

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink of men's used by employees and customers ran for over a minute 91 degrees F Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21631213

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 02/01/2022 Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21631215

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of raw beef and bag of carrots on floor of walk-in cooler. Discussed proper food storage. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 21631214

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scooper touching rice grains. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jun 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-02-7

Detail 21127758

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. Lloy Bryant was food manager on duty - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-07: Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 21127759

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-07: Admin Complaint

Apr 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

50-17-2

Detail 21001714

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2022 Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-11: Admin Complaint

53A-02-7

Detail 21001713

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. Lloy Bryant was food manager on duty - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-11: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21001715

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-11: Time Extended

10-20-4

Detail 21001712

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-11: Time Extended

Apr 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 14

03D-02-5

Detail 20991983

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk-in cooler: cooked chicken thighs 52 degrees F left cooling over night in container covered with foil

01B-36-5

Detail 20991981

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Walk-in cooler: cooked chicken thighs 52 degrees F left cooling over night in container covered with foil

12A-20-4

Detail 20991989

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee was handling raw chicken and then handled clean storage containers after rinsing his hands off with no soap

50-17-2

Detail 20991985

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2022 Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 20991980

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over dressings in walk-in cooler. Discussed proper food storage

03A-02-5

Detail 20991987

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: cooked lamb 45 degrees F, cooked pasta 45 degrees F, cooked pork 45 pork, cooked chicken 44 degrees F. Per operator they have been in and out of cooler today. Repeat Violation

03D-15-4

Detail 20991979

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Walk-in cooler: cooked chicken thighs 52 degrees F left cooling over night in container covered with foil

53A-02-7

Detail 20991986

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Lloy Bryant was food manager on duty

53B-01-5

Detail 20991992

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.

08B-49-4

Detail 20991984

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in tall reach-in freezer of back prep kitchen Employee food in walk-in cooler. Operator moved food to lower shelf Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 20991991

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of water on floor of kitchen. Bag of raw beans on floor of kitchen Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20991988

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer of back prep area.

10-20-4

Detail 20991982

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 20991990

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed bananas over cut cabbage in walk-in cooler.

Oct 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 12

01B-02-5

Detail 20571048

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken temped at 2:00pm at 71 °F. Employee stated that chicken was cooked at 7:30AM and has sat out covered with aluminum foil on table next to stove.

03A-02-5

Detail 20571051

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut leafy greens 52 °F. Employee relocated to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 20571044

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken temped at 2:00pm at 71 °F. Employee stated that chicken was cooked at 7:30AM and has sat out covered with aluminum foil on table next to stove.

31A-09-4

Detail 20571049

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in kitchen next to three compartment sink blocked with frozen chicken thawing. Employee relocated to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 20571042

Basic - Employee beverage container on shelf with food ingredients on shelf next to handwash sink. Employee relocated to designated area. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20571046

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on back prep table. Employee relocated to designated area at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20571041

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of red beans stored on floor in walk in cooler. Employee relocated container of beans to shelf. Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 20571047

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall tile at bottom of wall next to walk in cooler and back door broken, falling off wall.

10-20-4

Detail 20571043

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven door handle. Employee moved to designated area. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 20571052

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken still completely thawing in hand sink next to three compartment sink. Employee moved to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 20571050

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not hung up to properly dry.

21-12-4

Detail 20571045

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On back prep table next reach in freezer in corner opposite of walk in cooler. Employee relocated wiping cloth to sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site