Hooters, 4215 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HOOTERS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4215 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33614-5546
License #: 3903512
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 08/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grout not level with tiles **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Keg cooler
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gaps around door **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth solution stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
08/04/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots in soda room
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Cook line
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair. Cook line
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Prep
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Prep hood
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gaps around side
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Paper towels
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Sani bucket at servers hand sink
1/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on reach in cooler door frame
  • Basic - Designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Kitchen
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back prep **Corrected On-Site**
9/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance 2 door reach in cooler doors and frame
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind equipment along wall
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen
  • Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of food dust residue.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grout not level with tiles throughout kitchen
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Fryer area
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair. Back prep
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 2 door on cook line
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles on cook line
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
6/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cutting lemons at bar
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing grout.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both men's and women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container.
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dressing in reach in cooler 46? **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. In dish pit
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • 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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • 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 - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Back of kitchen.
2/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.BIB syrup /back storeroom. 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. diced tomatoes.
7/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. tiles broken , grout not level with tiles
  • Critical - Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area, cookline .
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. pots
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair walkin beer and prep cooler doors in disrepair
5/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. barCorrected On Site.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. coat
  • 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
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bottles
11/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Outside storage area clean, enclosure properly constructed
  • Critical - Sanitizing concentration
  • Employee lockers provided and used, clean
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Critical - Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
  • Critical - Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
7/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Hot food at proper temperatures
  • Critical. Cross-contamination, equipment, personnel, storage
  • Clean clothes, hair restraints
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Thermometers, gauges, test kits provided
  • Pre-flushed, scraped, soaked
  • Pre-flushed, scraped, soaked
  • Critical. Sanitizing concentration
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Critical. Cross-connection, back siphonage, backflow
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Employee lockers provided and used, clean
  • Critical. Toxic items properly stored
1/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bottles
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. ice buckets
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. paint peeling doda room
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. soda
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. soda area
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
8/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/28/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. open box of hot dogs in walkin freezer
  • Critical. Violation: 09-01-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. using drink cup and cone cups to scoop salt and pepper
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-16-1 Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves
  • Critical. Violation: 12B-07-1 Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cup of soda on shelfover glass/pitcher dishwasher
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. chipped plates
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. chipped, broken lexan pans and lids
  • Violation: 18-04-1 Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.behind bar
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. space under southern back door
  • Violation: 37-09-1 Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. unfinished wall in storage room behind grill line.
  • Violation: 40-04-1 Observed personal care item stored with food.pocketbook on dry storage shelf next to boxes of croutons over box of crackers
  • Critical. Violation: 41A-09-1 Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. wiping cloth bucket on prep table next to clean dishes
  • Critical. Violation: 41A-10-1 Observed toxic item improperly stored. chemical bottle hanging on rack behind bar next to bottles of juice and over paper towels
4/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Shellstock tags not maintained in chronological order correlated to the date or dates during which the shellstock were sold or served.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. open box of hot dogs in walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. using mixer cup to scoop ice behind bar
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. using drink cup and cone cups to scoop salt and pepper
  • 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
  • Critical. Observed a beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. drink on top of chicken cooler
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cup of soda on shelfover glass/pitcher dishwasher
  • Critical. Observed an beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. covered drink container on cutting board used to shuck raw oysters.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. chipped plates
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. chipped, broken lexan pans and lids
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. server removing cup from sleeve by grabbing rim of cup
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.behind bar
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. space under soutern back door
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. lemon wedges,straw, raw onions in corner uner dishwasher
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. unfinished wall in storage room behind grill line.
  • Observed personal care item stored in food prep area. jackets under toaster; pocketbook next to ice bin behind bar
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.pocketbook on dry storage shelf next to boxes of croutons over box of crackers
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. wiping cloth bucket on prep table next to clean dishes
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Bottle of "Scrubbing Bubbles" on cutting board used to shuck raw oysters.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. chemical bottle hanging on rack behind bar next to bottles of juice and over paper towels
4/15/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-16-1 Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Before putting on gloves COS
  • Violation: 14-38-1 Observed utensils in poor condition. oyster trays chipped
  • Violation: 21-16-1 Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 400 ppm +
  • Violation: 24-05-1 Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. plates in prep area
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed unfinished wall in back storage area..
12/10/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Shellstock tags not maintained in chronological order correlated to the date or dates during which the shellstock were sold or served. oyster tag missing from open box
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.reachin cooler reading 42F.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cheese in bottom of reachin cooler
  • 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
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. oyster trays chipped
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. plates in prep area
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. case of paper towels
  • Critical. Improper sewage disposal at floor drains/sinks in kitchen and/or food preparation area. when dishwasher drains, wastewater runs on ground
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.dishwasher area
  • Observed unfinished wall in back storage area..
  • Observed wall in disrepair.by ice machine
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. personal items stored over boxes of food
12/9/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/6/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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