Boston Market #257, 2708 W Martin L King Blvd, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BOSTON MARKET #257
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2708 W Martin L King Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607-6304
License #: 3910646
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 07/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. Sauces in walk in
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lexans
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Two door right side.
  • Basic - No hand washing signs provided at hand sinks used by food employees. Signs need to read, "employees must wash hands".
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
07/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometers in reach-in coolers.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
4/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Outside of drink machine
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in freezer. Ham, streusel topping
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. By smoothie machine, front line
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Hoops and studs on front line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dish room
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Bottom microwave
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in freezer by rotisserie **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Lids and pans
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. By microwave
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front line
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Sanitizer Dish room
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Sanitizer Prep line
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Sanitation on Front line
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dish room **Corrected On-Site**
11/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has ineffective hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
6/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. 1 door unit with safe salads and deserts.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. restrooms.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 1 door reach in cooler .
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. box of cups. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of sauces dreasings condiments. Corrected On Site.
11/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.when putting on gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
7/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/28/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens restroom.
  • No copy of last inspection report.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training.
  • Observed ceiling tile missing by front hood system.
  • Observed food debris build up on shelf above hot holding unit.
  • Observed gaskets on glass door to walk in cooler in poor repair.
  • Observed maggots and flies around dumpster.
  • Observed water pooling on floor behind cooking equipments in back room.
  • Obsesrved wet nesting on clean pans.
4/9/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. broken front cooler
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop for ice machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. back coolers
  • Observed build-up of food debris in reach in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 1 door reach in coolers.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwaves soiled.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. tray lids not inverted in storage on shelf.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
11/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris on reachin cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed dented can. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. rust
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. deflector shield inside ice machine cracked.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. bag in ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. box of chicken in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. in sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. take out containers on storage shelves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. back area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. front area, Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
5/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. turkey in sink , water running over. still frozen.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walk-in freezer.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/. ice machine deflector sheild
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination, disposable spoons in storeroom.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • 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. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. floor mixer.
1/18/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks. deflector shield
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. kitchen utensils
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in freezer
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. front
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwaves soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup ofsubstance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup on soda dispensing ice shute.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. spoons not covered in storage
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. lid missing on one in stalll
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. front of walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. oven cleaner
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pasta salad 48, about 1 order and cheese 50, 10 half pieces. mMgr. thru away Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. 1 door
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. tiles have come off.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. pans Corrected On Site.
1/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of cracks/chips/pits/crevices. spatulas
  • Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. 1 door freezer/1 door cooler
  • Critical. Observed interiors of microwaves soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. knife at 3 compmsink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. all lids on main line and self service linel
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. back sink
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. over pots/pans
  • 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. For reporting purposes only. K on floor
8/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/20/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/17/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/21/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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