Hooters, 6901 22nd Ave North Space 935, St. Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HOOTERS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6901 22nd Ave North Space 935, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
License #: 6216533
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. **Warning**
07/22/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. (Opened carton of milk in bar cooler not date marked and commingledvwith sealed milk cartons. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. (Maketable across from presses.) **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. (0ppm chlorine. Sanitizer supply is empty.) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold after thawing when pre and post thawing refrigeration time exceeds 7 days. See stop sale. (Fish spread, never frozen, dated from June.) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. (53°F coleslaw, 51°F potato salad, 48°F fish spread). (Make table across from presses.) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. (Covered by radio in back of kitchen) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. (Chili in walk in) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
07/21/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. (Chicken station cooler drawer will not close without edge being pressed down.) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. (87°F hot water, 76°F cold water). Multiple locations. **Warning**
4/7/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. (Soda machine nozzle platform) **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. (Wait station) **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. (Ice bucket hanging by ice machine in manner which does not allow for melted ice to drain and for container to air dry.) **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack at 3 compartment sink area where all dishes on lower racks have been re-soiled by splash/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. (Cell phone plugged in and resting on table at cookline by sanitary gloves and squeeze bottles) **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. (Backpack and visor on rack by canned foods) **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. (Chicken station cooler drawer will not close without edge being pressed down.) **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan covers in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. (Dish room where 3 compartment sink is not draining well.) **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. (Cardboard lining interior of chicken cooler. Potentially causing air flow issues in unit.) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. (Back of kitchen) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. (Label rack in back of kitchen.) **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. (0ppm quaternary ammonium and 0ppm chlorine at sauce station in kitchen) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. (Squeeze bottles) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. (Beans in walk in prepared the previous day at 45°F ) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. (Cooked beans from previous day). Discarded immediately. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. (0ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. (Cook wiped gloved hands on apron then handled food and utensils) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (Raw chicken in flour bins inside multiple coolers). (Corrective action taken) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. (93°F cooked wings) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Digital thermometer not operating. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicers stored on lower prep table shelf in back of kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. (Scales) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. (87°F hot water, 76°F cold water). Multiple locations. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. (Back of kitchen by ice machine) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered and in deep plastic container while cooling from previous day. (Discarded immediately) **Warning**
4/3/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bathroom baby table not clean.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on exterior of presses.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Cardboard dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. (Only alcohol license posted.)
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. (Cutting boards drying on a heavily rusted rack.)
  • Basic - Fan cover , walls and pipes in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Holes in wall over 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. (Interior of top loading raw chicken prep cooler has cardboard interior lining intended to assist with cleaning of unit. However, airflow is being obstructed and the ambient air is 46°F. Staff removed cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. (Cups not inverted in dispenser., Portion cups not inverted at cookline.) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface (soda box rack)
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets at set-up line.
  • Basic - Walk-in beer cooler floor soiled.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (Raw chicken 47°F in cook line chicken station. ). **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface on scoop in flour bn.
11/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/25/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( storage shelves) **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.( prep area/ shirt) **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in mop sink. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.( soup, butter, chili, beans in walkin cooler)( 04/25/2013) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Warning**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. ( mop sink) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.( egg wash ) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.(bun toaster) **Warning**
  • 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. ( potato salad) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.( cups in plastic sleeves,stored in rear prep handwash sink) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturerys instructions. **Warning**
4/24/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.{INSIDE MAKE-TABLE COOLER}
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[food scales]
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.[lid cover on cup dispenser
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
10/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Observed blue cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed build-up of food debris kitchen storage shelves.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of grill line reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
1/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Dressing and/or locker areas not clean and orderly or used as needed.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Kitchen hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometers in kitchen coolers.
  • Observed bar cooler gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed blue cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed broken dumpster lid.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed grill line oven food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers / freezers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed missing/inaccurate warewashing machine data plate on bar glasses dishmachine.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in waitress station cooler between use.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
9/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Repair missing floor tiles on grill line.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in bar cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on all kitchen storage shelves on premises.
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor and beneath all equipment.
  • Critical - Observed fry vat food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food / ice residue.
  • Observed knives stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in canwash area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
6/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as equipment cover.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on dish storage shelves.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Replace chipped floor tiles on grill line floor.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing and canwash areas.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed grill line wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
1/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on black rolling cart.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at bar handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in 3 compartment sink dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in canwash area.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
9/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.[Lowboy unit] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.[rear/flies]
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed live flies [many outside of rear door]
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
6/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.{WIF}
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.{LOWBOY }
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.{KNIVES STORED IN HOLDER} Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.{UNDER DM}
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.{COOKLINE }
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Corrected On Site.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
1/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.[all sinks]
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
10/2/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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