Dairy Queen Grill & Chill, 8410 Citrus Park Dr., Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: DAIRY QUEEN GRILL & CHILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8410 Citrus Park Dr., Tampa, FL 33625
License #: 3915747
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 07/02/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in sprinkles
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By hot water heater
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Prepping wraps on table next to handsink.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Containers for cakes
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Red spoons by drive up window
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Hotdogs **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in chest freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over French fries
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Can of paint **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Unlabeled spray bottle
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.cooks line
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
07/02/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Wif
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bread walk in freezer
  • 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. Kitchen prep table/across from waffle irons
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cel phone, purse back prep table
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen, drive thru
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cake covers/back storage.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 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. Pineapple topping walk in cooler, toppings wic
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
5/19/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sprinkle toppings.
  • 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. Back prep table.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Below prep table/ice cream service area.
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Hamburger buns
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Small Reach in cooler
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Back storage area.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back hand wash sink
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
2/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle.
  • Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Walk in freezer . **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Container/strawberries Walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Compartment of equipment subject to the accumulation of moisture is not sloped to drain to allow complete drainage. Reach in cooler next to grill. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. Next to coffee/ tea brewer.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Drive thru/ back prep area.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Ice cream area/double door Reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - High Priority - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Small flies/ sticky tube on equipment shelf before Walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Drain under prep sink, mop stall, ice machine area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
9/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle.
  • Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Walk in freezer
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in freezer .
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cake Reach in freezer/ kitchen.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Toppings
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Ice cream make area, observed 2-3.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Hotdogs. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Spray bottles hanging on rack at Walk in cooler door.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • 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
5/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Ansil system spray arms, dripping.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Onions.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Sink drain next to ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Water in bottom of reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturerys instructions.
1/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. onions/walkin cooler
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. small flies back kitchen/ 3 compartment sink area.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. spray bottle/walkin cooler . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. hotdogs. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottles, toppings/walkin cooler.
9/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. strawberry topping/walkin cooler .
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.reaach in cooler cook's line.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cake decorating tablle .
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bottled drinks/ front walkin cooler. ice cream mix/milk walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. SMALL FLIES. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. portioned sauces
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. water filters not dated.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. ice cream toppings /walkin cooler.
4/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in freezer/fryer area.
2/21/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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 : 2/19/2012.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. soft serve area.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. knife rack holder.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. milk walkin cooler, strawberry topping.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in freezer/fryer area.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. small flies. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. cups at soft serve area.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. brownies/freezer .
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. prep sink faucet will not shut off.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/19/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. back sink.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. cook's line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed dead roach on premises. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in line. reach in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. strawberries.
  • Critical - Observed live small flies in kitchen/backroom storage, prep area.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.walkin cooler
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. cups/front, cake container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ice cream mixture/front walkin cooler.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. prep sink/ will not shut off.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. hotdogs. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing. dry storeroom.
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. 3 compartment sink area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bottled water/ ice cream mix. walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. small flies dish rack.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. french fry boxes, drink cup lids, hotdog boxes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ice cream mix/front walkin Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface. under drink dispenser.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
5/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. cooler
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. windex next to salt
  • 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.
11/19/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. case of plastic water bottles in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed a beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. on deflector
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. lids at customer servive counter stored drink side up
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. open boxes of spoons Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. front handsink
  • Critical. No handwashing signs provided at a handsinks used by food employees.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.back handsink and ladies restroom
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed live fruit flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils.driveup area
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. over clean end of 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Miguel
7/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. drive thru
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. dish
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. prep
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. bike
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
3/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site. warmer turned on, foods reheated
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. drive thru
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table, reach in or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. dish
  • Ceiling tile missing. dry storage
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
10/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/2/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 9/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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