Little Caesars Pizza, 7743 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL - Pizza inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Little Caesars Pizza
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7743 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33615-4715
License #: 3905194
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 07/31/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Near walk in cooler
  • 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 - Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled. Under 3 comp sink
  • Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. empty mop bucket after each use.
  • Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment. Near mixer and 3 comp sink
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn meal
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
07/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated food debris. Water filter system next to hand wash sink/ dough mixer.
  • 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. Monster energy drink, on Reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Under pizza cutting table, 3 Compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. At hand wash sink.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Olive oil container with pump/spout stored below chemicals, back storage area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. BBQ sauce container, chicken wing sauce.
  • Intermediate - Vegetable chopper/dicer/shredder/peeler soiled with old food debris. Dough mixer/stand.
12/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/19/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Baking/pizza pans have accumulation of black debris. Square pans . **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler . **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
7/17/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Dishroom.
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Pizza dough/ rack
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. On top of pizza sauce.
3/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. flour/backroom storage area.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. back blocked by garbage. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. small pizza boxes not inverted. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. kid cups. Corrected On Site.
10/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in cooler/pizza table.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. bulk oil container reused to store water.
6/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. coffee cup.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. pizza racks in walkin cooler.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. under water heater, grease from grease trap area. grease trap was cleaned 1/31/2012.
2/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. door in disrepair/employee restroom.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. speed rack.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bottled drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. bulk oil containers for water. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. pizza dough. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. faucet wiil not shut off.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. cornmeal.
9/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area. back door. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cheese.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.cornmeal container.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. spray bottle back by flour.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. water containers in walkin.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
6/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Single service articles not re-used
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Employee lockers provided and used, clean
  • Critical. Toxic items properly stored
  • Critical. Electrical wiring - adequate, good repair
1/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. trays of wings in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cheese
  • Critical. Establishment does not have a written copy of their approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
7/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
4/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/12/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Julio Gonzalez certification expired 11/24/08
12/22/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding pizza table equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment. The area director cannot be the only certified food manager for the units he/she oversees
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Julio Gonzalez certification expired 11/24/08
10/22/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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