Dairy Queen, 3101 N 66 St, St. Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: DAIRY QUEEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3101 N 66 St, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
License #: 6212832
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 09/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. (Observed purse on top of frying oil box and on package of single service cups. Purse is contacting plastic wrap. Backpack hanging on bread rack in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. (Dessert cups on front line counter next to dipped waffle cones. Plastic wrap contaminated by contact with purse. )
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. All wiping cloth buckets in establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dipped waffle cones not properly protected from contamination. At front lines, cones are not stored under cover of some sort and are not inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. (300ppm ) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
09/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. (Clothing on shelf in dry storage room by single service item boxes and canned goods.) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. (Drive thru metal utensils/cups)
4/10/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. 87F hot side and 74F cold side for both restroom hand wash sinks. 91F at 3 compartment sink. 95F at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Admin Complaint**. (Upon cb 11/22/13 92°F hotnside, 76°F cold side at hand wash dink, 90°F hot side and 76°F cold side at 3 compartment sink)
11/22/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in dry storage room. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Orange Julius area blenders have exterior coating that is cracked and chipping off containers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in cooler, covering over half of fan system. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair at mop sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. (At drive thru) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Produce with mold-like growth. Opened bag of shredded carrots where carrots are heavily discolored brown and black-like. Immediately discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. 87°F hot side and 74°F cold side for both restroom hand wash sinks. 91°F at 3 compartment sink. 95°F at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. (One employee on cookline, 3 employees at front line that prepare ice cream desserts.) **Warning**
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. (Next to hand wash sink in back of kitchen.) **Warning**
9/20/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.( olive container) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles.( plastic spoons in condiment containers) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. ( see comments)
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.( no hot water)
  • Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
4/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[front line freezer]
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[baby high chairs]
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.[gaskets/exterior surface of upright freezer]
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored.[ADVIL STORED ABOVE FOOD INSIDE WALKIN COOLER] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.[spoons] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.[to-go containers not stored inverted above reachin cooler]
10/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 12B-07-1 Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Violation: 15-28-2 Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
6/25/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.(employees unaware of sanitization requirements ) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.(license expired 2-1-11)
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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 an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.(roof leaking in mop sink room)
  • Critical - Observed food preparation sinks, mop sink, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use.(using mop sink to rinse off dosh ware)
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.(case of ice cream sticks on floor in storage area)
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.(k class extinguisher near hand wash sink)
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.(0 ppm at at 3 compartment sink )
4/19/2012Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Observed cleaning chemical bottles improperly stored by plastic cups on drive through window storage shelf.
  • Observed dirt residue build-up on bottom of cabinet beneath dining room drink dispenser.
  • Observed excess ice debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed leaking pipe beneath drive through handwash sink.
  • Critical - Observed soiled sandwich reach-in cooler gaskets.
2/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed dirt residue build-up on counter storage shelves.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning in hood system light fixture.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on bottom of cabinet beneath dining room drink dispenser.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on shelves behind counter.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
3/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in sandwich preparation cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered bacon in deep freezer between use. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Critical. Observed interior of counter reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • 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.
11/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
  • 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.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
7/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[small reachin ] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
4/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[drive-thru window cooler]
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[drive thru window cooler]
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.[WIC]
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
10/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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