Hooters, 10023 E Adamo Dr, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HOOTERS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10023 E Adamo Dr, Tampa, FL 33619-2619
License #: 3910052
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 07/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving in dry storage, equipment storage rack
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. In dry storage area
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Shoes on soda bag in box **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Server station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cook line
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Shelving rusting, shelving paint chipping, barewood shelving in dry storage
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Bar
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. By doors to dining room
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Bar
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Handle melted spatula
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese reached 43°f and 38°f in different spots **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of 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. Coleslaw reached 40°f, potato salad reached 41°f, batter put ice bag in container
  • High Priority - Raw fish cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish reached 40°f, shrimp reached 43°f **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken reached 38°f, raw chicken wings reached 38°f, raw hamburger patties reached 38°f **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Shoe cleaner/bleach over cups
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
07/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/27/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. Under bag in box soda in dry storage room **Warning**
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Jackets on bag in box sodas **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Pipe broken completely off of hand sink in kitchen **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in cold holding drawers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Bar area area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Prep area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
1/22/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container on a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Clams/mussels/oysters cold held at a temperature greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw fish cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
8/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Pot rack
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.kitchen and dish room
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum trays
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Doors facing kitchen from walk-in cooler
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • High Priority - Clams/mussels/oysters cold held at a temperature greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cheese sauce **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Cooler drawers
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Flour scoop **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by metal bowl **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
5/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Fish/pickles **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken/beef **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Servers area
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Servers area
1/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Commercially processed food not reheated to 135 degrees Fahrenheit for hot holding. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. prep kitchen and servers area
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. cooks line
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. on top of ice machine
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. handsink on cooks line
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag of ice on walkin freezer floor
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. storage for bucket
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by one live roaches found.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. pastry brush
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. cooks line
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No tag on fresh shellfish.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor.
  • Observed garbage can lid open.
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in walkin cooler .
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. filters for ice machine
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. label worn off
10/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. cleaning supply stored in sink- prep room Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. lexan Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of standing water.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed nonhandled containers used in food storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. soap dispenser by handsink in prep room
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/9/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. drawers under griLL
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. chicken in walkin cooler and snowcrabs in walkin freezer
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. gatorade in walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. label worn off. bar area
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. faucet with hose attached by 3-compartment sink
5/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law. canned milk
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. salt Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonhandled containers used in food storage. spices Corrected On Site.
  • 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. Observed soil residue in storage containers. lids- spices
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. back door
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by metal pail Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning. empty mop bucket after each use
1/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.tots Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. spices in dry storage
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. servers scooping ice with cup
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.lexans
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wash solution not clean. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. spices in dry storage
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. ice buckets
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knifes Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.kitchen
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. storage room
  • Ceiling tile missing. storage room
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. storage room
7/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.frozen raw shrimp above raw oysters in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.behind front counter
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.under 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.outside at mop sink
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.by ice machine
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.areas of grout missing between floor tiles in kitchen
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.fryers
  • Observed food debris accumulated on storeroom floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.behind cookline
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.filters
2/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/29/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.beef i n refrigerated drawer un griddle 44 dEgrees. This violation must be corrected by : 09/29/09.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.bag of onions partially resting on cooler floor.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.faucet outside rear door.
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.grout missing between tiles.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood filters
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
9/28/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/11/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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