Evos, 609 Howard Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EVOS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 609 Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
License #: 3912151
Total inspections: 24
Last inspection: 09/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Near back door to kitchen.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Near front prep reach in cooler
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Side of large ice machine.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Large pan of cooling rice near prep reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under 3 comp sink.
09/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler not maintaining temperatures below 41°
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Deli meats cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chili, vegetable patties, chopped lettuce.
6/10/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Near Togo containers under prep counter.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler not maintaining temperatures below 41°
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. Near ice machine.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Near steamer with rice.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Lids on top shelf near ice machine.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On cleaning products near hand sink by 3 comp sink
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Deli meats cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chili, vegetable patties, chopped lettuce.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Near 3 comp sink
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near 3 comp sink and ice machine machine.
6/6/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Can of Red bull on prep table near can opener.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container lid in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 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. Walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by mop bucket. Near 3 comp sink
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near 3 comp sink
  • Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Near 3 comp sink
1/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Boxes of chips.
  • Basic - Packaged food labeled improperly or incompletely and does not comply with Federal Standards of Identity. Walk in cooler
  • 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. Walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near back door.
7/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Near mop sink. Blocked by boxes and large trash can.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table next to walkin cooler.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Not worn by all operators.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Walkin cooler boxes of spring mix and buckets of pickles. Boxes fries walk in freezer.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Beside Reachin cooler and grills.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Boxes of plastic serving trays.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Under cash register.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Walkin cooler
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. At mop sink.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Walkin cooler. Unlabeled bottle next to oven.
12/31/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Over 3 comp sink
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by mop bucket and boxes
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Boxes of potatoes. Walkin freezer
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Boxes of wraps walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket of sanitizer solution. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Walkin cooler
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. On shelf w bread and pots.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Walkin cooler - veggi chilli
  • Critical - Observed small buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Bottle of degreaser. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles near cooks line
9/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • 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 (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. both walkins
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. case of french fries by air- fryers
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
7/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. In kitchen (boxes motts apple sauce)
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Walkin freezer and walkin cooler.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed personal care item stored on food preparation table Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
6/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soda machine equipment
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Tortilla boxes walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Reachin cooler
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In kitchen ara
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle under stove
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Reachin cooler
1/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/18/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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 : 10-16-12.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 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 food stored on floor. case of french fries, also in walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.handsink by dish room
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/16/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/13/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, WIC
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed reach in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-21-1 Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, RIC
  • Critical - Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification, expired
4/8/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification, expired
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, in RIC next to chest freezer
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • 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, one of the employees certificate was expired
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, boxes of fries
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, RIC
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food, pen on prep table Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination, plastic spoons not inverted
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise, microwave
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, WIC
2/7/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Wholesome, sound condition
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • 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. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Cross-contamination, equipment, personnel, storage
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical. Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
  • Critical. Toxic items properly stored
  • Critical. Toxic items labeled and used properly
  • Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
8/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sauces
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin coolers
  • 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 an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
5/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. cook line, case of french fries Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. spatula
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dishroom Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
2/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection 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. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. tall 2-door reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. walkin freezer
  • 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. 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 a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Ceiling tile missing. above walkin coolers
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. hand santizer
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
10/19/2009Routine - 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. feta cheese
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. lights -kitchen
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/24/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin's
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. plastic cup in sugar
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Raid-labeled household use only Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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