Tom's Drive In & Restaurant, 1349 N Combee Rd, Lakeland, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Tom's Drive In & Restaurant
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1349 N Combee Rd, Lakeland, FL 33801-2976
License #: 6301248
Total inspections: 24
Last inspection: 08/01/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
08/01/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Frozen potatoes in walk in freezer.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw shrimp, chicken, beef over cooked pasta.
4/25/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris. Above reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils for product in steamtable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Anuwat Artyamsoal 10/13/2008 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mac n Cheese **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
3/26/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris. Above reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils for product in steamtable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Anuwat Artyamsoal 10/13/2008 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mac n Cheese **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
1/24/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris. Dishwasher area.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • 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. Making toast.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mac n cheese.
8/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In dry storage area .
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reach in freezer next to steam table.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Yellow rice, meatloaf, roast beef, chicken in reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturerys instructions. Date water filter to ice machine.
3/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./rack in dishwasher area
  • Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked./chicken ,mac n cheese,/main reach in cooler
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable./dishwasher area
9/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair/bottom cover missing reachin to the right of kitchen entrance coming from frontline.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over batter, vegetables. Reachin cooler next to bread rack across from oven.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored./Elmers glue and super glue stored next to maxwell house coffee and aboe bread loaves for toaster.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation./bottom of backdoor.
5/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times..blocked by dish rack. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area./reachin cooler ledge/across from fryers.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets./reachin freezer /next to steamtable
1/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets./across from prep table next to dishwasher area.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle./pink soap like substance in spray bottle.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked./gravy ,cooked meat,/reachin in kitchen labeled milk.eggs.juice
9/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit./both reachin coolers and coolers labeled milk,eggs,juice.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint./cook
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor./under equipment
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./dishwasher racks
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./next to steamtable
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.kitchen above bread rack.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin./clean the back section of ice bin at beverage station
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food./can of raid bug spray on shelf with beverage syrups. Corrected On Site.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable./dishwasher area.
5/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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./product in reachin cooler.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets./reachin freezer next to steamtable.
  • Violation: 37-09-1 Wall not smooth and easily cleanable./dishwasher area.
3/7/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked./product in reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./scoop near steamtable.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions./water filter to ice machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets./reachin freezer next to steamtable.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./rack for dishwasher in handsink.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory./dishwasher area.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable./dishwasher area.
  • 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 : 03/06/2011.
1/6/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Clean clothes, hair restraints
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Critical. Toxic items properly stored
  • Critical. Electrical wiring - adequate, good repair
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
8/19/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Wholesome, sound condition
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Hot food at proper temperatures
  • Critical. Facilities to maintain product temperature
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Clean clothes, hair restraints
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Wash, rinse water clean, proper temperature
  • Critical. Sanitizing concentration
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Critical. Toxic items properly stored
  • Critical. Toxic items labeled and used properly
  • Critical. Electrical wiring - adequate, good repair
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
8/18/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
3/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in undrained ice.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair water standing in bottom of maketable
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed residue in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of residue on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
11/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 01B-14-1 Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Violation: 02-05-1 Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Violation: 37-15-1 Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris in kitchen
8/11/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells.
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. This violation must be corrected by : 8/11/09.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 8/11/09.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical. Observed mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris on wall at end of hood system
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
8/10/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/7/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/6/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/15/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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