Daily Eats Restaurant, 901 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Daily Eats Restaurant
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 901 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33609
License #: 3915996
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 10/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • 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. Back kitchen area and ice machine outside and single service items.
10/08/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Cooksline and near 3 comp sink
  • Basic - Food stored reach in cooler. In shed not completely covered. Juices and dairy products.
  • 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. Back kitchen area and ice machine outside and single service items.
08/06/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. On cooksline.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large white bin under prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooksline.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pancake batter on the cooksline.
6/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Near 3 comp sink middle kitchen area.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. On cooksline.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Tin pans in dry storage.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Baked beans. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
1/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Near 2 comp sing
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. On cooksline
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. On cooksline
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. Near 2 comp sink
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On cooksline
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers near dish machine
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near 3 comp sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Near 3 comp sink
7/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Buckets of sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans near 3 comp sink.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Back kitchen area and cooksline.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In kitchen area.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near 3 comp sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Near 3 comp sink.
3/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Using wet towel underneath cutting board
  • Light not functioning. On cooksline
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cooksline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Cookie doe in walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Not inverted on front counter line. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near dishwashing area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. cook between glove changing.
7/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On service line
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Near 3 comp sink
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Employee restroom by stove area
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Near slicer in kitchen
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Plastic containers on shelves
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Walkin cooler outside (bucket of eggs)
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Reachin cooler on cooks line
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(not consistent)
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks on service line.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Out on prep area in service area
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk yellow containers in kitchen
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Walkin cooler (not consistent)
3/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Air gap not installed. Observed running water well for ice cream in contact with dirty water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in employees bathroom.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on clean pans.
  • Exhaust fan inoperable in employees bathroom.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed broken tile in front of 3-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions - employees restroom.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory - employees restroom.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Ceiling light cover above 3-compartment sink and in ice cream freezer.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Handwash sink next to the dishmachine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - exterior of black holding box.
  • Critical - Observed egg carts used to hold cooked bacon.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Dish washer failed to wash his hands after loading dirty dishes and before taking out clean sanitized dishes.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint - employee cutting tomatoes.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk-in-freezer floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Ice cream stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in wall by clean dish storage rack.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue - next to the printer.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Observed raw hamburger beef stored above fish in reach-in cooler under grill.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. Sausage in the walk-in-freezer.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface - interior of black beer cooler.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in black storage container holding cooked rice.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Open bags of cornstarch, flour, and pancake mix not stored in covered container.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area and behind 3-compartment sink.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris - throughout kitchen.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cooked rice and sausages in the walk-in cooler.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Measured 0PPM. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauces in plastic container not labeled.
7/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner, by 3comp sink
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner, spoons
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable, by 3comp sink
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, RIC and 1-door freezer
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, back prep area
  • Critical - No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory, in restroom
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure, cutting potatoes Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, hood filters
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-u, on RIC
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Observed personal care item stored with untensils (coffee pots)
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise, next to dry storage area
  • Observed utensils in poor condition, cracked and burned container lids
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present, back door
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, in RIC on cooksline
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, squirt bottle in prep area
2/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 53b employee training verification
  • 37 physical facilities-walls, ceilings and attached equipment, constucted, clean (vent dusty ovet kitchen area)
  • 2 original container; properly labeled, date marking, shell stock tags
  • 21 wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • 18 preflushed, scraped, soaked
  • 22 food contact surfaces clean and sanitized
  • 14 food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • 23 non-food contact surfaces clean
10/14/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Wholesome, sound condition
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Foods properly cooled
  • Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • 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
  • Pre-flushed, scraped, soaked
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Critical. Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Critical. Employee training validation
8/12/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bag in box sodas in storage
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • 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 employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. servers area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed debris in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. numberous areas
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.prep kitchen
  • Light not functioning. storage room Corrected On Site.
6/22/2010Routine - 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. chili Corrected On Site.
  • 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.
  • 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 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of debris in the interior of ice machine. ledge by door
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. ovens
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. cases of to-go cups
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. tile in prep room
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. by ovens
3/29/2010Routine - 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.
  • 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.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. shelf under prep table
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. catering and aluminum trays in storage closet
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
1/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. ladle
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. (quat)
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves by dishmachine
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. handsink by 3-comp sink, front servers area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. 3-comp sink area
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. fans-hoods system
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
10/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/23/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bag in box soda in storage, icecream in walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walkin cooler
  • 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.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. uses soap in buckets, with no rinse buckets or santizer buckets set up
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. (front counter reachin cooler )
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves under front counter
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. dry storage Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. prep room and handsink by 3-comp sink
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
7/22/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/15/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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