Big Top Of Tampa, 9250 E Fowler Ave, Thonotosassa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BIG TOP OF TAMPA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 9250 E Fowler Ave, Thonotosassa, FL 33592-2132
License #: 3909662
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Water damage above ice cream chest.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Sandwich make table reach in cooler, Reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.Sandwich make table reach in cooler, Reach in freezer.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Under heat lamp. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of ice bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Middle drink/ ice bin.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plates, hotdog containers, nacho containers, front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Sugar and powdered sugar bins.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground beef, Cuban pork.
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
09/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Back of fryer
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Cups in dry storage
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Acoustic tiles
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Water damage by ice cream cooler
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. On bottled water by cash register
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. By keg cooler
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Ice machine room
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Walk in freezer by keg cooler, ice machine room
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Sausage reheated reached 191°f **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. By register
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By pretzel maker
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. Keg cooler
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. No date mark
3/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Coffee counter
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • 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 - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. By mop/utility sink
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream svoop
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Racks chipping and rusted
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
11/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.kitchen by wic
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.faucet at mop basin
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
3/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
11/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
4/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.pizza oven
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.turbo fan oven
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
12/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.box of soft serve mix on wic floir
  • 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.
1/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.switch second floor
9/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reach-in racks rusted and chipping
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
6/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.ice cream Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.pizza oven, bottom shelf by cooks line
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.toilet in employees restroom
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.freezer
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. by employees restroom
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Repeat Violation.
3/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.walk-in freezer
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.walk-in fan covers
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
10/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/26/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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