Cheap, 309 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHEAP
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 309 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
License #: 3911012
Total inspections: 24
Last inspection: 10/09/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. In reach in cooler near sush bar area.
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler near walk in cooler
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. 2nd kitchen area.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door to reach in cooler near sushi bar area.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Near service Ada and 2nd kitchen.
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. 2nd kitchen.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Near walk in coolers
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Sushi bar area.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. On cooks line in 2nd kitchen.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 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. Walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Near bar area
10/09/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Back door torn/in poor repair. Next to sushi kitchen.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Near front kitchen area.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Back kitchen area.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. White freezer near back door.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Outside ice machine.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Back kitchen area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Marinated chicken over bucket of BBQ sauce walk in cooler in back kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
5/1/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sever in large white flour bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Glass Reach in cooler back dry storage room.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. 2nd kitchen.
  • Basic - Food storage reach in cooler glass window cracked or broken. Back dry storage room.
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Near sushi line.
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Bar areas.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • 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. Reach in coolers.
  • Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. 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. Reach in cooler
12/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bins in dry storage.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near dry storage.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Vegetable cooler
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Outside.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At sushi bar area
  • High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 1940 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Back kitchen hand sink
6/13/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Outside.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Walkin cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Reachin cooler prep table lid.
  • Basic - Packaged food labeled improperly or incompletely and does not comply with Federal Standards of Identity. Walkin cooler and walkin freezer.
  • Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Straws at bar area area.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Outside.
  • 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. Walkin cooler
  • Intermediate - Lid of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Prep near stove
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area Area.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At bar area area.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walkin cooler
  • Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towel at handsink near back door. .
1/24/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/11/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Slime build up on ice bins-out side storage rooms.
7/6/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Empty ice bin near kitchen off Azeel observed active live roaches (approx 6-10 small). Did not observe roach activity in any other locations in restaurant at this time.
  • Critical - No paper towels at hand sink in service station area.
  • Critical - Slime build up interior of large ice machines in outside storage areas off Azeel street.
  • Critical - observed raw beef over ready to eat potatoes-walk in cooler.COS
7/5/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/29/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two reachin coolers one by stove and one under sushi bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reachin cooler by toaster and under sushi bar
  • Critical - Violation: 30-07-1 Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access.
5/25/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reachin cooler by toaster and under sushi bar
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Underneath cutting board. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Bar near street door.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Large container near stove
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Near street door. Corrected On Site.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Second kitchen near street.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. In service area near coffee maker
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Bottles over stove.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two reachin coolers one by stove and one under sushi bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over pickles. Walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled bottles near 3 comp sink . Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Milk in reachin cooler near liquor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. dry seasoning. Corrected On Site.
5/23/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen area
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. In bar area
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Under fruit juicer. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. In large sugar bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. In ladies, mens, kitchen, service, and bar area.
  • Critical - Observed backflow/backsiphonage device does not meet construction/installation/maintenance/inspection/testing standards prescribed. In kitchen hose by back door
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Large machines outside
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. In service station area
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. In kitchen area
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. In large bin w flour, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs over foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Reachin coolers
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Reachin and walkin coolers
12/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. ladies room Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. between fryers
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. standing water in cooler
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour Corrected On Site.
4/22/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. light fixtures on hood systems
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knifes Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. next to 3-compartment sink
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
1/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs/cheese walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. bar area
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. handsink in back kitchen
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.back kitchen and ladies room(s) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back kitchen
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.back kitchen
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. back kitchen
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.numberous spray bottles
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
6/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cheese - pizza side
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. salt Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. lemons slicer covered with stickers
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice machine .
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. lemon slicer
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink by back door , faucet with hose attached
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. pizza side Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
4/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cheese
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. aluminum trays
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. hose by back door
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
12/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.cheese Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. kitchen 2
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. red bull -bar area
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. box of onions Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. kitchen 2 reachin coolers
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. kitchen 1 & 2 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on tracks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. kitchen 1 catering trays Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. handsink in kitchen 1
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. kitchen 1 by back door
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. back door by kitchen 1
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. kitchen 1
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. kitchen 1
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.kitchen 2
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. numberous areas
10/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.cheese
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. kitchen 1 & 3 walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. 3rd kitchen walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.cup in wing sauces Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. (red bull) Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. numberous reachin coolers
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.catering trays
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. all bar areas
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. kitchen 1
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 3rd kitchen
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
7/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/20/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/19/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 11/20/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/9/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/6/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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