Hector's Restaurant, 3120 East Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HECTOR'S RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3120 East Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610
License #: 3916639
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 2/3/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
2/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.case of pinapples
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce.reach in frigid airs cooler
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained parking lot has potholes
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
9/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.work table under microwave in kitchen
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.at rear of building
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
3/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
7/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.
4/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/23/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.filters
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
2/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 50-07-1 Observed incorrect information on Hotel and Restaurant license.additional dining area and seating added. contact plan review for requirements This violation must be corrected by : 11-23-11.
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.added dining area and seating This violation must be corrected by : 11-23-11.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 11-23-11.
11/30/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.added dining area and seating This violation must be corrected by : 11-23-11.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 11-23-11.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.filters
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
  • Critical - Observed incorrect information on Hotel and Restaurant license.additional dining area and seating added. contact plan review for requirements This violation must be corrected by : 11-23-11.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
9/22/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.filters
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed no child labor law poster.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.by fryers
  • Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.
5/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.refrigerators
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.filters
  • Observed no child labor law poster.
1/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.reach in coolers
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.not stored inverted.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.visible gap under front door.
  • Observed hole in wall.above 3 compartment sink
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.filters
  • Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher missing from designated location. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed no child labor law poster.
10/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/4/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk and cheese Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chicken ,beef, soup
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. storage shelves
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.fryer baskets
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bathroom
  • Exhaust system off during the operation of cooking equipment. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam, vapors in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Repeat Violation.
4/26/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 1/4/10.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 1/4/10.
1/5/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-04-1 Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Violation: 47-05-2 Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Violation: 47-06-2 Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 1/4/10.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 1/4/10.
11/5/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. ants in sugar 10lbs
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Cooked vegetables not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. rice and beans @100 degrees ,product re-heated Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. onions,tomatoes ,cabbage in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. This violation must be corrected by : 11/05/09.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. This violation must be corrected by : 111/05/09.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. This violation must be corrected by : 11/05/09.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. ants by storage rack and in sugar
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.kitchen
  • Exhaust system off during the operation of cooking equipment. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions.household use only raid
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 1/4/10.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 1/4/10.
11/4/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground.observed employee dumping mop water on ground
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.bathroom
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
7/20/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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