Athenians Famous Gyros&chicken, 5320 Park Blvd, Pinellas Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ATHENIANS FAMOUS GYROS&CHICKEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5320 Park Blvd, Pinellas Park, FL 33781-3420
License #: 6209529
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. To be removed and replaced daily
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above condiments, cook line **Corrected On-Site**
07/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as non-food-contact shelf cover. To be changed daily
4/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Facet handles missing at mop sink at back area
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs on top shelve of walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
12/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.( handles missing on mop sink faucet)
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.( feta chee)
  • 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.( slicing tomatoes) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. ( soft cheese/ feta)
4/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.[front counter]
1/14/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by : 01/08/2013.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.[office]
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.[front counter]
11/6/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed build-up of food debris on kitchen storage shelf.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease behind grill line.
11/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on bottoms of kitchen cabinets.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Observed ripped/worn newspaper used as shelf cover.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Clean and organize storage areas on premises.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No chlorine test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on bottoms of cabinets and shelves behind counter.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical - Observed grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as grill line equipment cover.
  • Critical - Observed toxic items stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in kitchen cooler between use.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
3/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Observed onions stored on walk in cooler floor.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
11/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Repair loose insulation in deep freezer door.
  • Observed ripped/worn newspaper used as shelf cover.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on bottoms of kitchen cabinets.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage racks.
  • Critical. Observed urinal in men's restroom functioning improperly.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottles.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/5/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.[chest freezer door]
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[fan guard in walkin cooler]
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.[filters]
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[walkin cooler]
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 7/17/2010.
5/14/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Corrected On Site.[fryer caught fire, and a fire extinquisher was used ]
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.[damaged chest freezer ]
  • Critical. Abrasives and detergents not thoroughly rinsed from cooking equipment.[fryer] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.[WIC SHELVING ]
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.[remove hose from below surface]
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.[damaged floor tiles] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.[over frt counter]
12/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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