Hooter's, 4908 W 14 St, Bradenton, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HOOTER'S
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4908 W 14 St, Bradenton, FL 34207
License #: 5105034
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 08/25/2014

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Inspection findings

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Type

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  • Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. **Corrected On-Site**
08/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Door won't close properly due to ice.
  • High Priority - container stored in ice used for drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
5/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Door cannot close properly.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee immerse hands in sanitizer, use wiping cloth to clean surfaces then return to preparing food with same gloves on.
4/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Fan housing in walkin cooler
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Ice bin sliding doors heavily soiled.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area, and behind soda boxes.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
8/13/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Where tiles are missing on cook line and in grout lines throughout kitchen.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Cookline
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Deep fryer
2/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Deep grout lines and cracks, missing pieces of tile on preparation area floor far end of cookline, harbouring debris.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Kitchen cookline handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment. Faxed over from another location during inspection Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.[5] five
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Indoor and outdoor bar handsinks
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open beverage on shelving above sugar and another on shelf above kitchen preparation table. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Fan housing, walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. Two rusted cans Heinz Ketchup.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Machine that butters and toasts bread
  • Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Need tongs for lemon slices at waitstation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw poultry 50F, reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Tea urns in waitstation
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
9/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Outside bar handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Bar handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. 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. Ice being scooped with plastic drinking cup at waitstation Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Lemon slices at waitstation Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry, reachin cooler across from deep fryer, 47F, iced down by manager. Corrected On Site.
5/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/30/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Drawer type reachin cooler at cookline, foods and ambient air 50F. This violation must be corrected by : 1/26/12. Repeat Violation. Callback 1/26/12, unit serviced but needs part. Will return 1/27/12 Callback 1/27/12, part ordered to be installed tomorrow.
  • Violation: 37-01-1 Ceiling tile missing. Vent cover gone, 2 foot x 4 foot opening, rear preparation area by walkin coolers.
1/27/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hamburger patties 50F and beef steaks 50F, reachin cooler, drawers, at cookline. Iced down by manager. Foods iced by manager Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 1/26/12. Callback 1/26/12, unit serviced but needs part, foods iced for now. Will return 1/27/12.
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Drawer type reachin cooler at cookline, foods and ambient air 50F. This violation must be corrected by : 1/26/12. Repeat Violation. Callback 1/26/12, unit serviced but needs part. Will return 1/27/12
  • Violation: 37-01-1 Ceiling tile missing. Vent cover gone, 2 foot x 4 foot opening, rear preparation area by walkin coolers.
  • Critical - Violation: 50-05-1 License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. License expired 12/01/11, see website or call 850 487 1395 to renew This violation must be corrected by : 3/26/12.
1/26/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Ceiling tile missing. Vent cover gone, 2 foot x 4 foot opening, rear preparation area by walkin coolers.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Drawer type reachin cooler at cookline, foods and ambient air 50F. This violation must be corrected by : 1/26/12. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Outside bar handsink Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. License expired 12/01/11, see website or call 850 487 1395 to renew This violation must be corrected by : 3/26/12.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Bar and waitstation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hamburger patties 50F and beef steaks 50F, reachin cooler, drawers, at cookline. Iced down by manager. Foods iced by manager Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 1/26/12.
1/25/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 18-04-1 Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Callback 10/25/11, old labels still stuck to containers
  • Critical - Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Chicken wing preparation area
  • Violation: 29-08-1 Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water handle not operable at handsink in rear preparation area by walkin cooler.
  • Violation: 29-09-1 Faucet/handle inoperable at plumbing fixture.Handsink rear preparation area by walkin cooler
  • Violation: 37-01-1 Ceiling tile missing by office door across from ice machine.
10/25/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Ceiling tile missing by office door across from ice machine.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Drawer type reachin cooler at cookline 50F. This violation must be corrected by : 10/25/11.
  • Faucet/handle inoperable at plumbing fixture.Handsink rear preparation area by walkin cooler
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Outside bar
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Handsink by rear prep area near walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Inside bar handsink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Outside bar area handsink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Walkin cooler, oyster on half shell covered with wet towel.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Sauces. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Burgers, beef, poultry, 50F reachin cooler at coookline, drawer type. Iced down by manager. Corrected On Site. This violation must be corrected by : 10/25/11.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Chicken wing preparation area
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water handle not operable at handsink in rear preparation area by walkin cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several strewn around kitchen cookline and preparation area.
10/24/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Ceiling tile missing. Rear prep area by office door.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. [bar area] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open beverage on table next to bread. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Large plastic food containers cracked, broken, still in use.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Salad station.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Burgers 50F, not sure why, placed on ice. Cookline reachin drawer cooler. Other foods in same cooler 40F.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets at salad station.
7/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/7/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reachin cooler drawers at cookline 50F. Advised to keep foods iced until unit is serviced and maintains temperature 41F or below. Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Wet stacking plastic food containers.
  • Critical - Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area. Not operable, using handsink by cookline [same distance]
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Rear prep area by walkin cooler towels inside dispenser but won't come out. [needed battery] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. [outside bar]
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Inside Bar handsink
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.[choking]
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Cookline handsink Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. [inside bar] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open beverage on top shelf bread rack next to and over bread.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility in disrepair. Broken toilet seat in women's restroom.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Observed waitstaff touching menus, ect, then scooping through drink ice and touching lemon slices without washing hands. Discussed this practice with management. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed waitstaff touching lemon slices drink garnish with barehands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Waitstations, scoop and drinking cups used as scoop left in ice [all ice bins]
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Ice scooped with drinking cup by sodas.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Inside bar handsink [hot water]
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Bar area drink garnishes [lemon, lime, olives, orange, cherry]
  • Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Waitstation lemon slices
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ground beef, poultry, fish, all 50F reachin cooler drawers at cookline. Brought in from walkin cooler this morning, iceed down by cook. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Chicken sitting on rear preparation table.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Ice tea urns not covered.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walkin cooler crumbled and shredded cheeses, poultry.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Handsink in dishwash area not operable Repeat Violation.
5/2/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells.[walkin cooler] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth in breadbox Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [cut lettuce, pastas, hardboiled eggs, potatoes salad, coleslaw] 50F Corrected On Site. This violation must be corrected by : 12/22/10.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reachin cooler, salad station foods and ambient air 50F. Establishment has other nearby coolers. This violation must be corrected by : 12/22/10.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Chicken sitting in plastic tub inside preparation sink. 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. Sugar for sweet tea. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Mopsink
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Kitchen cookline Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Waitstation & rear kitchen by walkin coolers. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches inside cabinet in bar area. Discarded by management Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Flies in fly trap by back door. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Control device full of dead insects on shelving behind cookline stove. [approximately 40] Removed by management Corrected On Site. Next day callback per Claudia Fields This violation must be corrected by : 12/22/10.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor.
  • Ceiling tile missing. By office door near ice machine
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Pipes underneath cookline caked with grease.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Observed can of roach spray on shelving underneath cookline stove. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Flying insect killer spray can on top of ice machine next to ice bucket. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. 2009 license displayed Corrected On Site.
12/21/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Beans in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 2 blue lid containers on backroom shelves below soda boxes.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit at makeup station.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Use of driking cup without handle laying in ice at soda station near restrooms.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Non-handled cup in bucket with white powder.
  • Critical. Observed handle of scoop buried in spice on back room rack below soda box shelving.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed sole cook drop wrapped, raw meat onto hot grill and reposition meat with gloved hand then handle equipment, cut vegetables and buns with gloved hands, no change in-between.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris at outdoor bar.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Takeout cup not stored inverted in outdoor bar area by beer taps.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Dishwash area.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Dishwash area.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishwashing line handsink without faucet, drain lines. Not usable.
  • Critical. No handwashing signs provided at cookline and front counter handsinks used by food employees.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. In men's room.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Dishwash line.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink at back room by walk-in cooler lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. At wait prep near restrooms.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Dishwash line.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Dishwash line.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster with liquid draining out.
  • Observed open dumpster lid eith trash inside.
  • Critical. Observed dead fly on back prep table next to slicer.
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 5 in backroom prep area above table edges, 1 near soda rack/ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Several fly bait bags hanging out back in enclosed dumpster area.
  • Critical. Observed 5 live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not properly coved in walk-in cooler. Tiled coving pieces have detached from wall.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under soda rack by ice machine.
  • Ceiling tile missing. Above walk-in cooler near dry storage rack with insulation exposed above food packages.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle by sauce rack.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. No CURRENT 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.
7/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Corrected On Site. Cooked chicken strips wrapped for serving at above 70 deg F, stored in bulk at sandwich prep table.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed sole cook handling grill items, finished dishes and raw chicken without washing hands between glove changes.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of liquid and residue in soda gun holster - drain hole sealed/obstructed. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. handwash sink by walk-in cooler, hot water inoperable.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink out back door
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. handwash sink at either cookline entrance Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. wait counter by tea containers Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Ceiling tile missing. 2 in back kitchen area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. Oven cleaner on dish machine. Corrected On Site.
4/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site. Bottle of wine.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Outside bar.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reach in cooler opposite dishmachine.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Walk in cooler wall.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink in dishmachine area not functioning.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
9/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/10/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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