First Watch #17, 520 Tampa St, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FIRST WATCH #17
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 520 Tampa St, Tampa, FL 33602
License #: 3911263
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 07/11/2014

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Inspection findings

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Type

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  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked near entrance of walk in cooler
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area. Manager confirmed issue was addressed a week prior to inspection today by licensed pest control company.
07/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Large white flour container lid.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. On cooksline. Manager will take care of. **Corrected On-Site**
3/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on cooksline near steamers.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Near large juicer on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Walk in cooler raw shelled eggs next to diced cooked potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
10/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
5/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Restroom.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Backboard above prep station with food opened. Chipped wood.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. Basting brush at wait station in butter. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Near mixer. Corrected On Site.
10/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Employees must wash hands every time they change gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Cover the ice-tea urn. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Do not leave wet-wiping cloths lying on countertops; store them in sanitizer between uses. Corrected On Site.
7/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cooksline next to small food bowls
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reachin cooler on cooksline
5/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In front kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Above ice machine in kitchen area
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
2/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
9/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, RIC by cooklines Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair, spaces in kitchen area
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, RIC
  • 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.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food, cell phone in prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, melon RIC Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, squirt bottles by computer area
3/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted can of blueberry pie filling
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name in RIC
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods, raw eggs stored over potatoes in WIC
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface, cloth used as food contact surface under cutting board
  • Critical. box stored on top of raw bacon
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands in between glove changing
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils on silver pans
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener/ dirt builldup
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner/ plates
  • Observed clean utensils and lids stored in dirty trays
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, wet nesting in silver pans
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, next to 3-comp sink
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area next to meat cutter
8/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
  • 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.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. plates Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
4/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • 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.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. aluminum pans Corrected On Site.
1/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site. voluntarily threw away
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs above breakfast potatoes 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 bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. lexans
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. spatula with burnt handle. Corrected On Site. voluntarily threw away
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
10/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs/tomatoes Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. spatula with burnt handle
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
7/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/27/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/6/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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