Ciccio & Tony's, 1015 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Ciccio & Tony's
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1015 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606-2431
License #: 3911251
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 10/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Near dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Bar area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Reach in coolers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). **Warning**
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Near dish machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. New structured storage out back where ice machine, reach in coolers and single service items are stored. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Back sushi kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Near dish machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10/16/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Over Dishmachine.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooksline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. White cooler in sushi area.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On cooksline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. At bar area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. On cooksline.
5/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. White container in dish machine area.
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi rice.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bucket of lettuce on cooksline.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
2/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Leaking water.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near dish machine
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. At sushi bar area.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. In dish machine area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cook chopped chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On cooksline prep top Reach In Cooler poultry behind RTE vegetables and raw shrimp behind RTE vegetables. . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sushi bar area **Corrected On-Site**
8/14/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Over cooksline white plates.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. On cooksline
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep area.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Dish machine area.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
5/2/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Mats and duckboards not removable or easily cleanable. Torn near dish wash area
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Across from prep table and 3 comp sink
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. In bar area
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Throughout kitchen area
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Reachin cooler in sushi area
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Near 3 comp sink
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep table in kitchen area
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles on cooksline
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Walkin cooler and freezer.
10/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. sheet pans Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. rusted
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
7/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. in bar area.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. plares on dish rack.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning. pans not sanitized.
  • Light not functioning. under hood system.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. near dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. inside sushi rice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. on can rack outside.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. on cookline.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. dishwasher.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. bottles of wine in bar area.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef 45 degrees F. and pasta 46 degrees F. inside reachin cooler near cookline.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken over raw beef inside 2 door cooler outside.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked chicken inside walkin cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Bar area
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Handwaash sink in bar area
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Ice in server area sushi room
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken over raw beef in reachin cooler in backroom
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Large tray lids Dishroom
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Backroom Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Bar area
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Cooked chicken breast walkin cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
12/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, dispenser was not dispensing next to mixer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit sushi bar RIC area by back door Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, next to mixer
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, sushi area
  • Observed equipment in poor repair, cracked container lid in 2door RIC outside area
  • Observed gaskets with food debris build-up, RIC by cookline
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in sushi bar area.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, bucket of potatoes in WIC
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise, slicer and steamer outside storage area
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - waste receptacle not covered in womens restrooms
5/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions at bar area
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory at bar area
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink, at bar area
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, in freezer
  • 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. expired, violation must be complied by next unannounced visit per Supervisor Eric
  • Observed clean equipment stored and not covered
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans hearts of palm Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, 1door refridgerator
  • Observed hole in wall, small hole behind refridgerator in dish area
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled, sushi area
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, 1door freezer
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area in WIC
  • Plumbing system in disrepair, outside area
1/24/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Wholesome, sound condition
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated 1. wash 2. rinse 3. sanitize
  • Critical. Sanitizing concentration
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
6/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. rice Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.reachin freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. rice Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
4/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 37-07-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. kitchen -cooks line
  • Violation: 37-09-1 Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. dishroom area by 3-comp sink
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 2/7/10.
2/8/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. corn starch Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Waters side (sushi)
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.small plastic cuos in reachin coolers
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. spatula between 3-comp and wall. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. kitchen -cooks line
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. dishroom area by 3-comp sink
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. glass cleaner
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 2/7/10.
12/7/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reachin on cooks line
  • Critical. Violation: 22-18-1 Observed soil residue in storage containers. flour bin
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. 2 faucets by back door
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
9/15/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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 potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. This violation must be corrected by : 9-15-09.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reachin cooler on cooks line and walkin cooler
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin coolers
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. plastic lexans
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. reachin cooler by dishroom
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reachin on cooks line
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. flour bin
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on tracks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. catering trays in backroom
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. 2 faucets by back door
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.purses by servers areas
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
9/14/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/31/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/28/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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