Hungry Howie's, 1720 S Mccall Rd #1, Englewood, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HUNGRY HOWIE'S
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1720 S Mccall Rd #1, Englewood, FL 34223-4800
License #: 1801209
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 08/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on dry foods rack.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Pizza station.
  • Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
08/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade and dough press.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
3/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/20/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Water damaged tiles in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
9/18/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Water damage in kitchen area.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wall and shelving soiled with accumulated debris. at pizza oven.
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. at pizza oven.
  • Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink. Need chlorine.
  • Intermediate - Interior/exterior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of residue.
3/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile damage. water damage on numerous tiles
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
  • Critical - Establishment has no portable fire extinguishers at time of inspection. For reporting purposes only.
  • Light not functioning. walk in cooler
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. hood
  • Observed build-up of debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. fan in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. dough press
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. pizza station cooler
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. to-go food containers
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. degreaser
9/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Can opener blade rusted.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. hood over oven
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed dented cans. #10 cans of black olives
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. food scale
  • Observed gaskets with residue build-up. pizza station cooler
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. on cleaners storage rack
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. both ABC's. For reporting purposes only.
6/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning. walk in cooler
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. need chlorine
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. metal banded brushes used in sauces
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated residue. fan unit in walk in cooler
  • Observed ceiling tile damage. water damage. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. #10 cans of tomato sauce in walk in cooler
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint engaged in food preparation. pizza maker
  • Critical - Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area. ashtray filled with cigarette butts in kitchen
1/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. over pizza cut table
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. hood
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. employee cutting onions. Corrected On Site. gloves utilized
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed ceiling tile damage. water damage
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. ham. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. WD-40. Corrected On Site.
7/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. hood over oven
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler.
  • Observed ceiling tile damage.
4/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed fan guard missing in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed sponge used as a wiping cloth on a food-contact surface.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler.
  • Observed debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor. under racks
  • Ceiling tile damage. water damage
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by clean utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. expired 12/01/10
12/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint engaged in food preparation. pizza maker
  • Observed fan guard missing in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. pizza oven
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. fan unit and surrounding areas in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. dry storage rack
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
8/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. ham. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. used three compartment sink because handsink is broken.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. small board
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment operating in an unsafe way. fan guard missing in walkin cooler
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. fan unit in walkin cooler
  • Observed build-up of debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. not in use dough strecher
  • Critical. Hot and cold water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. kitchen
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. kitchen handsink
  • Ceiling tile missing. kitchen
  • Light not functioning. walkin cooler
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. not in use dough strecher
4/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. pasta in walkin not date marked
  • Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.by pizza oven
1/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.pizza machine roller
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.walkin cooler
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
7/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/27/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/5/2009Complaint FullAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 9/25/2008Complaint FullAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 9/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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