Wendy's, 13712 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WENDY'S
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 13712 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33613
License #: 3906358
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Walk in freezer multiple tiles missing
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. On floor where missing tiles are
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Door in walk in freezer rusted
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. PFR panel in back of dry storage
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Restroom cleaner on top of frosty machine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Date incorrect **Corrected On-Site**
07/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ambient air thermometer not working
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler rusty door
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce and tomato corrective action moved to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
1/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Inside walk in freezer.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • High Priority - Chili hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rapidly reheat chili to 165°F for 15 sec. For hot hold.
  • 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 - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. To store container - by 3 compartment sink.
10/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Front.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Front.
5/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Dish washing area.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Leaking faucet at plumbing fixture. Mop sink.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Inside walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
1/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.(men restroom and kitchen)
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Critical - One cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(no PHF)
  • 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.(ABC in office) For reporting purposes only.
9/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.(men)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(reach in by window)
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.(3 compatrment sink)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(rear shelving)
  • Observed soiled walk in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - One cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(only vegetables)
4/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.(men)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(walk in cooler)
10/19/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(reach in cooler)
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(storeroom and walk in cooler)
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Observed soiled walk in cooler gaskets.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(no date)
8/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.(walk in freezer)
  • Observed gaskets mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.(reach in cooler door)
4/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(inside walk in cooler)
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.(mop sink area)
12/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed nonfood-grade bag used for food storage.(for cut lettuce)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(storeroom)
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.(storeroom area)
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
8/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(reach in coolers)
  • Critical. Observed food store in a nonsecure area.(outside storage left open)
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(no date)
  • Observed nonfood-grade trash bag used for food storage.(for lettuce - walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed gaskets and door with slimy/mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.(by back door)
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Repeat Violation.
6/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical. Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils.
  • Observed nonfood-grade trash bag used for food storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.(cook line)
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.(dish washing area)
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(kitchen)
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
2/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Repeat Violation . Corrected on Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(reach in cooler)
  • Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler)
  • Broken drain cover.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.(walk in freezer)
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.(missing tiles in walk in freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Repeat Violation.5 Corrected On Site.
9/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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