University, Hillsborough County

BEARSS TAVERN

2802 E BEARSS AVE, University, FL 33613

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
5 Intermediate
Mar 29, 2024
City
University
County
Hillsborough
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
9

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.

Mar 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 10

11-27-4

Detail 22762127

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. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22762129

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer in kitchen hand sink. Removed Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22762126

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Cody Jay Food manager card locked in office, no manager on site. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22762125

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

Detail 22762128

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

51-11-4

Detail 22762123

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In kitchen Warning

36-36-4

Detail 22762132

Basic - Ceiling tiles missing. In dry storage Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22762124

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil on floor in kitchen Warning

51-13-4

Detail 22762130

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning

29-03-4

Detail 22762131

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed condenser line from food walk in cooler draining onto floor and is approximately 2 inches away from floor drain Warning

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

02C-01-5

Detail 22422073

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed pulled pork in container date marked over 7 days. Owner will discard.

03A-02-5

Detail 22422071

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed prepared breakfast burritos containing cooked poultry on make table at 50F for 1 hr. Employee placed in walk in cooler.

32-12-5

Detail 22422070

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

40-06-5

Detail 22422072

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on cutting board of make table. Employee removed.

Jun 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

03G-50-1

Detail 22079795

Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Sous vide steaks

11-27-4

Detail 22079793

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.

11-26-1

Detail 22079794

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.

51-13-4

Detail 22079792

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

31B-02-4

Detail 21651426

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line

02C-02-5

Detail 21651427

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cheese sauce in walk in cooler

41-17-4

Detail 21651424

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of purple liquid and blue liquid not labeled

14-09-4

Detail 21651423

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

23-03-4

Detail 21651425

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Waffle iron on cook line Fryers and basket handles

Apr 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

02C-02-5

Detail 21005226

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepped vegetables with no labels or dates on the items. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-12: Observed food not labeled. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21005225

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the stove, grill, and flattop. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-12: Observed grease build up on the equipment. Time Extended

Apr 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 12

08B-56-4

Detail 20996652

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed debris and plastic ice bags stored in the ice machines which were not working. The ice machine had empty bags and debris in the machine. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20996655

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in 3 different cooler tops product out of temperature. Manager threw each cooler top of food away and got ice to cool the new product down. Sautéed onions-58F Sautéed mushrooms-56F Sun dried tomatoes-57F Next day callback Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20996654

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand sink blocked by to go containers. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 20996657

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Chris Smith kitchen manager with no CFM. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20996656

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

02C-02-5

Detail 20996659

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepped vegetables with no labels or dates on the items. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20996650

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice machine with debris inside the machine which is not working but has store bought ice in the bin. Warning

32-05-4

Detail 20996658

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed the mens bathroom with a hole in the wall. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20996651

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a black cup in the ranch dressing with no handle. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20996660

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Also observed bottled water and cans of soda stored on the floor. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20996649

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the stove, grill, and flattop. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 20996653

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on the floor near the hand sink. Warning

Jan 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31A-04-4

Detail 20770279

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed the hand sink removed from the bar area. Operator must replace the hand sink in the same place. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-27: Handsink is in place according to the plan review. No water hooked up to it. 7 day extension to get the sink hooked up per Supervisor Jessica M, Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-07: Observed the hand sink still not hooked up to the original place at the bar on the plan review. Operator was given 2 -7 day extensions. Admin Complaint

02A-01-4

Detail 20770278

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory for the oysters. I emailed the advisory. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-07: No consumer advisory. Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 20770275

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice machine with debris and mold like substance inside the ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-27: Observed black mold like substance inside the ice machine. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-07: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 20770276

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling tiles and vents in the kitchen with debris and grease on the tiles and vents. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-07: Time Extended

36-22-4

Detail 20770280

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the beer cooler floor, Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-07: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20770277

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the gaskets on the walk-in cooler food and beer with debris and mold like substance on the gasket. Observed the fan cover in the walk-in cooler with debris on the cover. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-07: Time Extended

Dec 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31A-04-4

Detail 20748694

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed the hand sink removed from the bar area. Operator must replace the hand sink in the same place. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-27: Handsink is in place according to the plan review. No water hooked up to it. 7 day extension to get the sink hooked up per Supervisor Jessica M, Time Extended

02A-01-4

Detail 20748696

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory for the oysters. I emailed the advisory. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-27: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 20748695

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice machine with debris and mold like substance inside the ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-27: Observed black mold like substance inside the ice machine. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 20748693

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling tiles and vents in the kitchen with debris and grease on the tiles and vents. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-27: Time Extended

36-22-4

Detail 20748691

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the beer cooler floor, Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-27: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20748692

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the gaskets on the walk-in cooler food and beer with debris and mold like substance on the gasket. Observed the fan cover in the walk-in cooler with debris on the cover. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-27: Time Extended

Dec 17, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

41-10-4

Detail 20736009

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed degreaser stored in the hand sink. Manager removed the degreaser from the sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-04-4

Detail 20736010

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed the hand sink removed from the bar area. Operator must replace the hand sink in the same place. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 20736004

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the hand sink in the kitchen by the office. Manager restocked the soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

02A-01-4

Detail 20736002

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory for the oysters. I emailed the advisory. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20736005

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice machine with debris and mold like substance inside the ice machine. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 20736001

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling tiles and vents in the kitchen with debris and grease on the tiles and vents. Repeat Violation Warning

36-22-4

Detail 20736007

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the beer cooler floor, Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20736006

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed seasoning container stored on the floor. Manager moved the seasoning from the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20736003

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the gaskets on the walk-in cooler food and beer with debris and mold like substance on the gasket. Observed the fan cover in the walk-in cooler with debris on the cover. Warning

21-09-4

Detail 20736008

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed cook using a wet cloth cleaning multiple surfaces and not being stored in sanitizer solution. Warning