Bj's Alabama Bbq, 3307 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BJ'S ALABAMA BBQ
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3307 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33629
License #: 3916496
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 11/07/2014

Ratings Summary

Based on 1 vote

Overall Rating:
**
2.0
Ratings in categories:
Food:
***
3.0
Service:
***
3.0
Price:
**
2.0
Ambience:
*
1.0
Cleanliness:
*
1.0

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Warning**
  • Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen area **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer door in disrepair **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (E-coli), hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Knives **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **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. **Warning**
11/07/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In back area
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over 3 comp sink
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Can of jalapeos
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over cheese in reach in cooler
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to three comp sink
07/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Sleeve of plates
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over three comp sink
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Palmetto roach
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Chicken
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over potato salad
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • 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. Open potato salad and milk
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next 3 comp sink
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
2/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In back area
  • 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.
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.
  • 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 over cokes in reach in cooler
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knives stored in back employee hand wash sink
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At back and front employee hand wash sinks
  • Intermediate - Wash solution in three-compartment sink less than 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
12/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
6/7/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of raw chicken **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Large tins **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Next to 3 comp sink **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.front employee handwash sink **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
4/4/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. In kitchen area
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. In front kitchen.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. In kitchen area
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over potatoe salad in reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
7/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water shut off at employee handwash sink. front
  • Critical - Hot water shut off at employee hand wash sink. front
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. can't find, called office.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. storage
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. front sink
5/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. in back area .
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. front line.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by garbage.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in back area.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. cutting boards.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. box of greens. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. tins.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing. kitchen area.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back employee handwash sink .
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. front employee handwash sink .
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. chest freezer .
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. box of beef and box of raw chicken .
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over potatoe salad , reachin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed screen in window torn/in poor repair. back door.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/16/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 50-08-1 Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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
9/23/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 50-08-1 Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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
7/21/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. mens room
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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
  • Critical - Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. back area .
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs over cheese.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. large tins, not inverted .
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
5/6/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 1 53b
2/25/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • 50
  • 36
  • 31
  • 32
  • 12b
  • 21
  • 37
  • 37
  • 38
  • 22
  • 02
  • 05
  • 8a
  • 25
  • 02
  • 06
  • 16
  • 41a
  • 17
  • 22
  • 35a
  • 53b
  • 53a
1/20/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Critical. Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated 1. wash 2. rinse 3. sanitize
  • Critical. Thermometers, gauges, test kits provided
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Critical. Sewage and waste water disposed properly
  • 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
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical. Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
  • Critical. Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
  • Critical. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Critical. Toxic items properly stored
  • Critical. Electrical wiring - adequate, good repair
  • Critical. Current license properly displayed
  • Critical. Food management certification valid
  • Critical. Employee training validation
12/14/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/9/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bag of greens.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. stove.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. tins.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at Back area.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. at back and front handwash sinks.
  • Ceiling tile missing. dry storge area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in dry storge area.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. over reachin freezer.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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
1/6/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 09/29/2009.
9/29/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 09/29/2009.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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 : 09/29/2009.
7/30/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with 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.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. in dry storage area.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. hot shot.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 09/29/2009.
  • 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 : 09/29/2009.
7/29/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/1/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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1 User Review:

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Added on May 24, 2015 3:31 PM
Visited on May 23, 2015 5:00 PM
Food:
***
Service:
***
Price:
**
Ambience:
*
Cleanliness:
*
Saw a live roach near the food prep area, it walked down the wall and out of sight behind the counter somewhere. Tables are horrible, none of them level.
Very hot inside, fans are on the floor but does little to cool the dining area.
Flies everywhere while your trying to eat.

Staff was friendly and food was okay. Price is reasonable for what you get.
Would you recommend BJ'S ALABAMA BBQ to others? No
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