Hennessy's Tavern & Grill, 127 Forest Lakes Blvd, Oldsmar, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HENNESSY'S TAVERN & GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 127 Forest Lakes Blvd, Oldsmar, FL 34677
License #: 6212168
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. On ceiling in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Dry storage area and above ac unit.
  • Basic - Clean in place equipment not washed, rinsed and sanitized using three distinct steps.
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Fry oil in kitchen
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Cooks line
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Bar chest cooler
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Two door up right reach in cooler
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. Cooks line next to reach in
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Two door up right reach in
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Behind ice machine
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cut tomatoes 46°F operator placed ice
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
09/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Flour, fries on cookline
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw pork over ready to eat sauces in reach in cooler next to hot holding
  • 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. Deli meat and cheese
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cuban sandwiches in walk in cooler
1/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach in freezer. Sausage patty, across from ice machine
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes, 44F chilled
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 45F, chilled **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar
7/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Steam table, sauces
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice machine.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper plates
  • 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. Deli meat
3/12/2013Routine - 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. deli meat in reach in cooler next to ice machine
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. bar
11/26/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. foid containers, across from mop sink
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. deli meat in reach in cooler next to ice machine
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken over raw beef in reach in cooler next to ice machine
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cut vegetables in reach in cooler next to ice machine
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. bar
9/20/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar
  • 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.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. bar
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. food in steam table
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. food on steam table
1/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing. dry storage
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. next to walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. dry storage
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. frying oil
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. bar
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. beef
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. deli meat in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over rte hot dogs in reach in freezer
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chicken in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. fish in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. steam table food
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. tuna salad
10/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handsink at bar lacking handsoap
  • Observed build-up of food debris--cabinet under handsink in kitchen
  • Observed build-up of food debris--cart potatoes bin
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine...backsplash panel
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair...above kitchen calendar---ceiling tiles loose..and in back hallway
  • Observed food/dirt debris accumulated on kitchen floor...behind chest freezer
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment...under fryers
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue...bottom section of all freezers[ice,breading]
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment....spatulas stored under cardboard boxes---under slicer
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease...behind cooking equipment and foods splash by rightside of 3bay sink
5/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table. Corrected On Site.
  • Bottom section of left freezer cracked inside
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food crumbs --3 white freezer by microwave
  • Observed build-up of food/dirt debris--rightside of Market Fresh oven
  • Observed build-up of food debris--cart by microwave Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment...behind fryer
  • Observed debris accumulated on kitchen floor...behind smaller chest freezer
  • Observed bottle caps debris accumulated on bar floor...under bottles cooler
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...under sodabox rack....syrup buildup
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris...behind 3bay sink.
1/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue...smaller cooler in kitchen .
  • Observed build-up of grease on ventilation hood filters .
  • Observed build-up of food debris---cart by microwave.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment...under fryer
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water...near air handler.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris...behind slicer .
8/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth.[lemons in walkin ]
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in undrained ice.asta] 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.[in bulk flour]
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.[upright ]
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[shelves below tables where food is stored]
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue[upright ].
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.[far end of bar]
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.[far end of bar]
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.[walkin ]
  • Observed wall in disrepair.[paint peeling by 3 compartment sink]
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in mopsink area.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[fans in kitchen ]
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.[over prep table]
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.[buckets ]
2/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.white powder in container under meatballs
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.butter packet 49 degrees top deli style cooler...moved Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.interior reachin cooler upright
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.Reachin freezers 3
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.around walkin door
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.around sink aeea
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture.ceiling in walkin
  • Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture.water on floor behind ice machine
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.around back door
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.under equipment
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.behind slicer table
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.fans in walkin
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust in walkin.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
10/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/12/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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