Gios Italian Grills, 3621 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Gios Italian Grills
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3621 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33614
License #: 3911331
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 4/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Finish peeling
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Dish room hand sink leaks into bucket
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
4/25/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Finish peeling
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil
  • Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Dish room hand sink leaks into bucket
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Bottles
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. 136014466
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. 2 extinguishers, Sitting on floor by back door
2/12/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Fish
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. Shelf over stove
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Cook line hand sink **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.
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
  • Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.
9/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.behind stove in coener
  • Basic - Hole in wall.behind slicer
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
4/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dishwashing area
  • Critical - Observed a designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • 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
7/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. in walkin
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. ice scoop cracked
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. l
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic/oil 50
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
1/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. finish on tiles peeling
  • Critical - Cold holding walkin equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. by back door near restrooms
8/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. finish peeling
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Exhaust fan inoperable in bathroom. womens
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. toaster oven
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. 4 door reachin
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. grocery bags
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic/oil
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. beef/lamb
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. clean end of dishwasher
  • 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. pasta
3/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. sauces, dressing, pasta
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef/lasagna
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. dishwasher
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. gap at bottom of rear door
  • Critical. Violation: 41A-10-1 Observed toxic item improperly stored. server area, glass cleaner
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 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
11/10/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. sauces, dressing, pasta
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bottles, shake bucket
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef/lasagna
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. ice maker lid
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. prep table
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. tested at 0 ppm
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. dishwasher
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. dishwasher
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. restrooms
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dishwasher
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. dishwasher
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. exit door by restrooms
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. gap at bottom of rear door
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. kitchen
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. mens restroom
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. freezer
  • Light not functioning. kitchen
  • Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor.cookline,server area, prep, dishwasher area
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. server area, glass cleaner
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. electric saw, saw table
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only. walkin panic hardware missing
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. hallway by restrooms
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 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
9/9/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. salads, cut potatoes and carrots.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting boards
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. on shelves, stove
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at all handsinks, prep sinks and 3 compartment sink. Water 92F.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. ladies room
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. space under both back doors
  • Critical. Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment. Tomas Echarte
5/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. chicken over carrots in walk-in
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.freezer
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. by cooks line
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.line reach-in racks
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.cooks line
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. backdoor
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.cooks line
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. fan covers in walk-in
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. walk-in ,freezer
  • Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. cook line and service area
  • Exhaust system off during the operation of cooking equipment. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning.table sa in dishwashing area
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.abc by front
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
12/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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