Famous Greek Salads & Sandwiches, 2508 A Mcmullen Booth Rd, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FAMOUS GREEK SALADS & SANDWICHES
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2508 A Mcmullen Booth Rd, Clearwater, FL 33761
License #: 6214084
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 09/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup with no straw on cook line reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in servers area.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Reheated soup to 172°. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
09/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Oregano and lettuce bins.
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Microwave exterior.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Microwave door release not functioning.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cook line.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Stove top and side of skillet.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Throughout.
  • Basic - Wall and floor soiled with accumulated food debris. Throughout.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple on cook line.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Cook line.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
3/7/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Oregano and lettuce bins.
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Microwave exterior.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Kitchen and servers area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in deli-style cooler to left of handwash sink not holding temp.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Sugar and soda by back door, oil by glass front reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Microwave door release not functioning.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cook line.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Forks over steam table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Stove top and side of skillet.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Throughout.
  • Basic - Wall and floor soiled with accumulated food debris. Throughout.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple on cook line.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Feta 47°, lettuce 46°, diced tomato 48°, potato salad 48°, diced tomato 47°, feta 46°, feta 51. Corrective action: items removed from reach in cooler and placed in fully functioning coolers. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over bread and yogurt.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Silver cooler to right of glass front cooler.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Cook line.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
3/6/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) Old labels stuck to clean containers.
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. Soups
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of sugar on floor in wait area.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans on storage shelf.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
10/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In lettuce **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. On cooks line
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine has metal tape patching frame of machine
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Throughout kitchen.
  • High Priority - Food server handling soiled dishes or utensils then clean dishes/utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs over sliced cheese in walk in.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In restrooms
4/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Employee drink sitting on prep table in rear of kitchen.
  • Gaskets in disrepair on reach in cooler at salad make station.
  • Critical - Lemon container stored in drink ice in wait area.
  • Mop sink missing.
  • Critical - Observed a bottle of lime cleaner on prep table near back door.
  • Critical - Observed can opener heavily soiled with old food build up.
  • Observed cook wearing jewelry while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed dicer machine heavily soiled with old food build up on shelf by salad make station.
  • Observed drink glasses with condensation in wait area.
  • Observed floors dirty with old food debris under and behind equipment.
  • Critical - Observed griddle on table top not vented properly from gerse laden vapors.
  • Observed hood filters heavily soiled with grease build up.
  • Critical - Observed improper hand washing practices in between tasks. COS
  • Critical - Observed lid covers for salad make station reach in cooler, stored in between large reach in cooler and wall by kitchen door.
  • Observed light fixture not working properly in kitchen area.
  • Critical - Observed meat slicer heavily soiled with old food build up.
  • Observed metal spoon with handle stored in container of humus in up right reach in cooler near can opener.
  • Critical - Observed no hand washing sign at hand sink kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed no hot water available at hand wash sinks (in kitchen) in mens restroom, in womens restroom).
  • Observed old foil lining container holding dressings on table near griddle.
  • Observed old label on food storage containers in large two door reach in cooler and up right cooler.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed single use containers not stored properly on shelf near back door (plastic drink containers) stored open end up.
  • Observed soiled pans and utensils on storage shelf near dish machine.
  • Critical - Observed squeeze bottles on cooks line not labeled.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous foods not properly cold held at 41 degrees F or below at reach in cooler (salad make sation potatoe salad 47 degrees, fetta cheese 50 degrees)
  • Critical - Produce not washed prior to preparation (Tomatoes and lettuce).
  • Critical - Raw chicken in reach in cooler on cooks line not cold held at 41 degrees F or below. (chicken 47 degrees F).
  • ceiling tiles heavily soiled with debris in kitchen area.
10/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. back exit Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by bowl, prep area
  • Non-prewrapped utensils not properly presented. above toastmaster
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site. put on glives
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. produce cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over bread in reach in cooler near can opener Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs over brownies in reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. across from grill
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. above toastmaster
4/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease...ventilation hood filters
  • Observed build-up of food debris/dirt drystorage shelves by back door.
  • Observed build-up of food debris/dirt on white shelves by kitchen door.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers....kitchen
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation,put gloves on without washing hands. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint...kitchen
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor....along wall by soup warmer.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food...watches, bracelets
  • Critical - Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only....electric fryer not under fire suppression.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food...silver cooler by chest freezer---raw eggs stored above pitas.
  • Observed soda debris accumulated on kitchen floor...under sodabox rack.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above...cooked chicken by grill. Corrected On Site...reheated to 165 F.
10/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of water---upright cooler by chest freezer
  • Critical - Violation: 45-07-2 Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only.electric fryer--no fire suppression coverage
  • Critical - Violation: 47-06-2 Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only....for electric fryer
8/4/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance.----wood plank lining shelf under slicer not sealed and cleanable
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation without washing hands between glove changes
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only....for electric fryer
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor...sodaboxes
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of water---upright cooler by chest freezer
  • Critical - Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only.electric fryer--no fire suppression coverage
  • Plumbing system in disrepair...handsink not draining properly
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.....chicken breasts Corrected On Site....placed in cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/2/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Emergency lighting in disrepair. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only....above prep sink
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lightshield cracked in kitchen above slicer
  • Observed build-up of black substance on surface on seams of 3bay sink bins
  • Observed build-up of food debris--top of dishwasher
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue...bottom section of both reachin coolers.
  • Critical - Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only....over fryer and tabletop grill.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Observed wall in disrepair...left side of 3bay sink and under handsink in kitchen
2/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue...by kitchen handsink
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue...salad cooler and both cooler door gaskets
  • Observed build-up of food debris--shelves by grill.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor...by sodabox rack
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture...mopsink drainpipe.
  • Observed wall in disrepair...below prep table by can opener and below handsink
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area...bug strips hanging from ceiling
  • Critical. Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only...fryer
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
10/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Facilities to maintain product temperature
  • Critical. Sanitizing concentration
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
  • Critical. Fire extinguishers - proper and sufficient
  • Critical. Fire extinguishers - proper and sufficient
  • Critical. Electrical wiring - adequate, good repair
7/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an ice machine with inadequate overhead protection.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.[potatos]
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.[sitting on soda drain]
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.throughout
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.{storage container soiled }
  • Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
2/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 22-21-1 Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.inside upright fezer
  • Critical. Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.trash can blocking it
  • Critical. Violation: 41B-03-1 Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Violation: 45-39-2 Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.in wait staff area
11/30/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.butterackets sitting out Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.eggs over ready to eat foods in upright cooler
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.salad maker
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair reachin freezer
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.inside upright fezer
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.trash can blocking it
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.at buckets
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.in wait staff area
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 11/25/09.
9/23/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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