Howard Johnson, 2520 N 50 St, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HOWARD JOHNSON
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2520 N 50 St, Tampa, FL 33619
License #: 3906788
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 12/5/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses.
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic knifes
  • Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided.
12/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
8/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Leaking from roof
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Small refrigerator on servers line with milk held in it.
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic utensils stored in basket, not protected.
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Waffle batter **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided.
5/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic knifes
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  • Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples
1/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
7/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. kitchen and storage room
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.plastic cups
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
1/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. behind bar
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. cases of coffee Corrected On Site.
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning. empty mop bucket after each use
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. servers area
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. open can of pepsi stored in reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. under 3 compartment sink
7/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. waffle batter stored in paint bucket Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. storage room behind metal shelf
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. hanging wires in light fixtures in kitchen
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
1/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. small reachin cooler by servers area
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. plastic spoons
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by (one) live roaches found
  • Ceiling tile missing. storage room off of servers area
  • Observed hole in wall. servers area
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. storage room off of servers area
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. stored in sink
7/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Observed no child labor law poster.
5/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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