First Choice Bbq, 10113 Adamo Dr, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FIRST CHOICE BBQ
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10113 Adamo Dr, Tampa, FL 33619-2656
License #: 3910137
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 07/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Dry storage rack
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Food shelf
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rusted walk in cooler fan
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Shortening
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Storage of tools on shelf above or with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Paint peeling, in walk in cooler unsealed
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Under three compartment sink
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Women's restroom
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By walk in freezer
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photocopies
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions.
07/18/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
3/27/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
1/22/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • 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. Not consistent , greens, beans, cole slaw, meats.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
7/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic knifes
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In freezer
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
4/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement. table on cookline
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Ceiling tile missing. kitchen
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.50ppm
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.wet nesting
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.cookline floor need to be repainted.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Light not functioning. hood
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. sprayer nozzles on three comp sink
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.potatoe slicer
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. Noted two flies
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.milks
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. styrofoam cups
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.at backdoor
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.walkin coolers
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. behind sink
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/19/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.(kitchen)
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(kitchen) Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(kitchen)
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(kitchen)
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed hole in wall.(by back entrance)
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen and dining room. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.(kitchen)
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(walk in cooler and freezer)
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
7/19/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed nonhandled containers used in food storage. plastic cup stored in flour container
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. handsink in prep kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 12-19-11.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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 : 12/19/11.
12/21/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. prep kitchen
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. handsink in prep kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 12-19-11.
  • 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 : 12/19/11.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. spice containers on shelf in prep kitchen
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. spices
10/19/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. prep kitchen
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. prep kitchen
  • Observed clean linens stored in improper location. aprons stored on food shelves
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. open beverage stored on food shelf
  • Observed nonhandled containers used in food storage. flour container
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. spray bottle with alcohol
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. all cooked meats, potato salad, pasta salad etc.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. FLOUR
6/14/2011Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
1/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. 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.
  • Observed nonhandled containers used in food storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. seasoning
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.backroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.backroom Corrected On Site.
7/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.south side by pit cleanout doot
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hold filters
5/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground.outside rear door.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.broken drain pipe on front hand sink
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.rear of building
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by screwdriver broken drain pipe.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.gap under rear doir
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.front area
1/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.both 3 compartment sinks
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
9/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/28/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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