Forest Hills Diner, 9399 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FOREST HILLS DINER
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 9399 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33612
License #: 3910475
Total inspections: 2
Last inspection: 10/2/2012

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Inspection findings

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  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.preparation aa
  • Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. sausage disks at 68 on cooks line counter Corrected On Site. reheated to 173 an hot holding is on steam table
  • Drain cover(s) missing.mopsink
  • Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. preparation area
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.broken and missing tile in walk-in
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reach-in racks chipping and rusted
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.preparation area
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. handsink in preparation area
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.dishwashing area,by ice machine
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 12/2/12.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site. service area,preparation area
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 12/2/12.
  • Non-prewrapped utensils not properly presented. spoons stored service side up 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 build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.bottlom shelves on cooks line
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.cooking equipment on line
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before donning gloves for working with food Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. broken lid on sugar bin
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under dishwashing area
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.toast Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walk-in freezer
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed hole in wall. preparation area
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. line freezer ,line reach-in
  • Observed mop/service sink in disrepair. broken and missing tile
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter packs 71 degrees Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.walk-in shelves
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. gray bucket for sweet tea,yellow buckets for ice,#10 can for cooking oil on grill
  • Critical - Observed soil residue on storage containers. sugar bin
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walk-in
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.preparation area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. in storage
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. drin pipe missing on handsink in employees ladies bathroom
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked meat loaf,sturred peppers,roast pork,tomato sauce in walk-in
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. inside of walk-in door rusted and decaying
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.10 ppm
10/2/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.preparation area
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.womens employees restroom
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.mopsink
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reach-in racks chipping and rusted
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.womens employees restroom
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.dishwashing area
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. barewood storage shelf in cabinet
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.bottom shelves of tables
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. before putting on clean gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walk-in ,walk-in freezer
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. line freezer ,line reach-in
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.butter by toaster 67 degrees Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. open chubs of meat,heavy cream,sour cream in walk-in
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.inside line reach-in
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.200+ppm
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.storage
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walk-in ,preparation area
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.walk-in ,line reach-in
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cooked meat loaf,pasta,sauces,rice,stuffed peppers in walk-in
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/10/2012Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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