Hooters Restaurants, 615 Channelside Drive #113, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HOOTERS RESTAURANTS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 615 Channelside Drive #113, Tampa, FL 33602
License #: 3915633
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 07/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Hand sink near front kitchen counter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food plate cracked or broken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - Plumbing system improperly repaired. Hand sink on cooksline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At service area in dining room.
07/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Cooks line.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Ice on cooksline.
3/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Rack near dish machine.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink. Front kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near 3 comp sink. **Corrected On-Site**
10/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Salad prep line.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen near dor **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Front kitchen near door
5/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. cup without handle down in seasons large container in dry storage room. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. On cooksline
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Large bottle of Dawn dish detergent opened near bread rack front kitchen area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Butter at 73 F on cooksline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles on cooksline
9/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site. iced down
7/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. plates on dish rack.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near front counter.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. near front counter.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. containers on dish rack.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. cook between glove changing.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. near oil tank.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. lemons in waitress station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. in bar area. Corrected On Site.
5/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. In service area
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Reachin freezer by stove in front kitchen
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large knife in sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. In service area
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
4/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Pans in dishwash area
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. In kitchen by prep table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. In storage and kitchen area
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. In pepper bin.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table. Corrected On Site.
12/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner, cracked containers used in WIC
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, cracked shield over dish machine area
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, RIC by small grills
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, in front chest freezer
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, WIF
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, beer cooler
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, large clear bin in dry storage area
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, 1door RIC
  • Observed scoop with handle in contact with flour.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, WIC
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, large bins in dry storage area
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit in RIC Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area in dishmachine area
  • Observed equipment in poor repair, cracked container lids
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution too strong Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface of handles on RIC and WIC
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls, dirty knives in dirty knife rack
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, front area and back area by 3comp sink
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, cracked in WIC
11/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin freezer Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves in storage room
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
5/13/2010Routine - 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. Corrected On Site.
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. did not wash hands before changing gloves.Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. faucet in prep room
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. handsink by office Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin coolers floor.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
2/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.bar area 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.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. walkin cooler shelf
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
11/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. seasonings
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. breads
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. salt, pepper, spices
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. light rust buildup
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. plates, bowls
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. numberous handsinks
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
8/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/19/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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