Hungry Howies Pizza #183, 1705 E 8 Ave, Palmetto, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HUNGRY HOWIES PIZZA #183
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1705 E 8 Ave, Palmetto, FL 34221-3125
License #: 5103870
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 6/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Far shelf, green. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - 01/08/14, 04/16/14 No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Pizza at buffet 129°F, 134°F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
6/18/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Dish machine equipment not washed, rinsed and sanitized using three distinct steps in proper order. Dishes washed, then sanitized with sanitizer, followed by rinse with detergent. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Both pizza make tables. **Warning**
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. At bar. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Far shelf, green. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Pizza 129°, 134°F. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - 01/08/14, 04/16/14 No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Pizza at buffet 129°F, 134°F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Observed 4 employees engaged in food prep and service. manager arrived at end of inspection. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Many blank books found. Manager unable to locate completed employee training documentation. **Warning**
4/16/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in bar area.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Trays of Pizza and cinnamon rolls, and bags of onions.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue. On top of make table near fryers.
  • Basic - Interior of pizza oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Water at make table.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. All spice shakers and streusel mix at make table.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris on food-contact surface. Dough bowl below buffet line accumulation of food debris.
  • Intermediate - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Boxes of in use soft drink mixes as well as attached gaskets, tubing, and rack.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in bar area and kitchen.
1/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloth buckets. **Warning**
4/29/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case of single-service cups stored on floor in dry storage area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case of soup cans and box of soda syrup stored on floor in dry storage area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Black pans on storage shelf near walk in unit encrusted soil deposit buildup. Pan interiors are seasoned for use or storage. The outer edge that makes contact with the pan below as pans are stacked have buildup. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloth buckets. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with five employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dish room. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Towels are propped between wall and faucet at hand sink by walk in unit. Hands get decontaminated trying to use paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Upper make table near walk in unit was shut off during a prep phase and not turned back on. Sliced tomatoes, lettuce, ham and cheese recently stocked at shift change were at 65?F while ambient air is 70?F. Manager turned upper unit on and moved food to walk in unit make table reaches and holds proper temperature. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. **Warning**
2/25/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. [Rinsing dishes, filling buckets in didh room hand sink.]
10/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on walk in cooler evaporator unit and wire shelving below where food packages are stored.
  • Observed heavy greasy dust buildup on wire shelving rack next to soda boxes where ready-to-use pans are stored. Debris is thck on shelving and hanging down from shelving.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. [400ppm at wiping cloth bucket near salad buffet, dining area]
  • Critical - Observed sheet pans, pizza pans and encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Baked on debris chips off several pans. Some bread sheets on shelf are greasy to handle. Storage rack is not accessible to dishwash room.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. [Center bar counter.]
6/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed soda machine boxes on storeroom floor and pizza pans stacked on floor of walk in cooler.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of dust on soda machine box lines and boxes near back door.
4/10/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. [Salad prep cooler inside thermometer reads 35deg F. Foods and actual ambient air is 43degF.]
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. [Utensils soiled with food stored on lid of mixer bowl next to pizza prep oven.] Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. [Five food handling employees: one person in charge, also handling food, 2 prep employees, on buffet station employee, one delivery driver. Matt, person in charge, does not have Certified Food Manager card.]
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Completed training cards could not be located.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. [Heavy, thick sandy-like paste buildup in both well of dish machine and inside interior of dishmachine where side walls meet bottom.]
  • Observed build-up of dust on soda machine box lines and boxes near back door.
  • Observed build-up of food debris inside salad prep cooler lower area along inside shelf.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on exteriot surfaces of soup warmer units, particularly on horizontal surfaces. Debris looks like old dust, not current content spillage.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on lower shelf of buffet cutting table. Food debris is on shelf and collected in cardboard contaniners that soup cans are stored in.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable at salad prep cooler. Heavy dark cuts in edges.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on salad prep counter scale.
  • Observed residue build-up on wall behind pizza pan storage rack.
  • Critical - Observed sauce squeeze bottles at cutting station by pizza oven with dried sauce on lid exteriors. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soda machine boxes on storeroom floor and pizza pans stacked on floor of walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. [Spray can of pledge stored on half wall near food prep counter, over fresh vegetables.] Corrected On Site.
2/6/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination-cut lemon slices at customer self serve drink area
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees at bar
  • Critical - Observed boxes of food stored on floor in walk in cooler
  • Observed cracked tile in dishwash area where cracked tile is holding standing water.
  • Observed encrusted food debris on small reach in cooler door and on prep cooler
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed residue build-up on wire shelves holding pizza pans.
  • Observed single-service items (box of to go cups)stored on floor in storage area
  • Observed tongs, spoons and other utensils not stored handle side up in dish storage area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris, behind prep table holding steamtable with sauces.
8/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-dishwash area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-bar
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water at dishwash area
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice-bar
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris-pizza prep area
4/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/4/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 33-11-1 Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. Establishment is in the process of building on a full bar to establishment and added an additional sixty seats. Please contact plan review at 1-850-488-1133. Upon callback 12-27-2010, added addition completed and no plan review submitted. Square footage added to existing establishment. Establishment added bar and seating area to existing establishment and failed to submit plan review. Please contact plan review at 1-850-488-1133.
12/27/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a manner that prevents cross contamination. Observed scoops lacking handle stored in olive, onion, and cheese containers in prep cooler.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up at 4 door prep cooler.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions at handsink next to walk in cooler.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area behind dishwash machine.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. Establishment in process of adding new bar area with an additional sixty seats added to eastablishment. Establishment must Fax completed seating evaluation form to 239-344-4995.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. Establishment is in the process of building on a full bar to establishment and added an additional sixty seats. Please contact plan review at 1-850-488-1133.
10/27/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Observed boxes of vegetables and sauces stored on floor in walk in cooler.
  • Observed utensils used for scooping ready to eat pizza/ salad toppings lacking handle in reach in cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of orange and black substance on interior of ice shoot at customer self serve drink station.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-next to walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Observed spray cleaner hung on shelf above clean dishes.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
7/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner on clean dish rack.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottles hanging on chemical shelves.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
4/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Upon callback, 1-12-2010, establishment lacking proof of employee training.
1/12/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Drain cover(s) broken -behind prep area.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment.
11/9/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
9/24/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets (pizza preperation cooler)with slimy/mold-like build-up
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
7/22/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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