Lee Garden, 8309 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LEE GARDEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8309 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33615-3805
License #: 3906363
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 07/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • 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. Cup of tea
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Numerous areas
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Tub of flour **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over carrots **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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Standing water in reach in cooler on cooks line
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
07/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris. Cook's line
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance. Vent above dish machine
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cutting boards/cook's line
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in ice or ice water between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 4 doo Reach in cooler/cook's line
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.4 door Reach in cooler, cook's line
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. Dishroom
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings/cook's line 62° **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Egg foo young on buffet, 125° **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Chicken over vegetables. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Clear plastic door attached to rack in Walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. Reach in cooler/cook's line
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishroom **Corrected On-Site**
2/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Wooden cutting on right Side of cook's line.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Cook's line
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Back prep area.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Cook's line.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk sugar bin
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 4 door Reach in cooler, cook's line.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. remove out of temperature cabbage and replaced with proper temperature cabbage and placed ice bag on top. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **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**
7/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Vent above dish machine.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelf under microwave/ cook's line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Compartment of equipment subject to the accumulation of moisture is not sloped to drain to allow complete drainage. Reach in coolers, cook's line.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook's line make table on right side.
  • Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Cook's line make table/ left side cutting board.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. Fan covers and ceiling
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Cook's line.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in ice or ice water between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. Croutons and dipping sauces on buffet not under sneeze guard. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. White deflector shield.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Hotel pans.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **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. Chicken Walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under buffet cabinet
2/27/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture. front line reach in cooler .
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. non handle container used as scoop in bulk tea container.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. dish washer/3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. potatoes Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. front reach in cooler and reach in freezer .
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. walkin freezer.
  • Critical - Observed refrigerated potentially hazardous food received at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. drain at hws at end of dish machine line not draining properly. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. walkin cooler, prepped pork, chicken, cut vegetables.
10/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture. reach in cooler/cook's line.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. men's restroom . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. reach in cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. reach in cooler/cook's line. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cook's line.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. reach in freezer/cook's line.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in cooler/4 door.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. behind bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw pork over produce. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bean sprouts. Corrected On Site. voluntarily discarded.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.n raw chicken over/eggrolls. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. diced ham/walkin freezer .
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife/cook's line.
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. cow mein noodles.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. splitter at mop sink.
5/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture. cook's line.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cuttingboard. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bulk oil.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.all reach in/cook's line.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. shelled eggs over produce. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. chicken/beef walkin freezer.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.scallops/lobster tails, walkin freezer.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. ice cream bowls.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottles .Corrected On Site.
1/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture. reach in cook's line.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. cook's line
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. freezer.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. storeroom.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. bulk sugar/rice.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. 4 door reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. flour. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. storage racks on floor in walkin coolers.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. front cook's line.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. broccoli in back prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. cook's line reach in.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. reach in cook line, walkin coolers. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. dessert side buffet.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/26/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 10-04-1 In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. on soda grill
  • Critical. Violation: 52-01-1 Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Crabmeat and crab stick listed on menu and on front counter and serving imitation crab.
8/5/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. walkin coolers.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. on soda grill
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. dirty industrial drill used to mix sauces
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. ladies restroom
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Crabmeat and crab stick listed on menu and on front counter and serving imitation crab.
8/3/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical. Cold holding 2 door reachin equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Cold holding4 door reachin equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. prep sink subjected to splash from hand sink
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. freezer
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.
  • Critical. Circuit breaker box blocked and/or inaccessible. For reporting purposes only.
4/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law. sugar
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding 8 door and 1 door produce equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. shredding cabage
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. servers
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. prep
11/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/23/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Clean clothes, hair restraints
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • 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
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Single service articles not re-used
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Critical. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Critical. Toxic items labeled and used properly
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
8/21/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 5/26/2009Complaint FullWarning Issued
No report available. 12/2/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/2/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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