Hungry Howies Pizza & Subs, 4810 E Busch Blvd #f, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HUNGRY HOWIES PIZZA & SUBS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4810 E Busch Blvd #f, Tampa, FL 33617-6020
License #: 3905471
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 11/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease and food residue on nonfood-contact surface.equipment lags and shelving
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair.
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Back prep room
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Back prep **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Chew marks in ceiling tiles and walls
  • High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Back prep
  • Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Back panels missing
11/13/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease and food residue on nonfood-contact surface.equipment lags and shelving
  • Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair.
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Back prep room
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Sink in back missing leg
  • Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Shoes stored with single service items
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Back prep **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 30 plus on dry stores rack, 20 plus on floor, 20 plus on oven equipment
  • High Priority - Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Chew marks in ceiling tiles and walls
  • High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Back prep
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Spray bottles
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Rodent fesses
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door
  • Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Back panels missing
11/12/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Pizza rack
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Pizza boxes
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**
2/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Kitchen shelves.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Speed/cooling rack.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile not tightly closed together.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.
  • Basic - Hole in wall.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Inside pizza oven.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler.
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler.
  • 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 - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
11/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Pizza oven
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. By 3 compartment sink and preperation area
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Hole in wall.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Wic
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. Rolling racks
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Rof
5/23/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Water damaged ceiling tiles
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach-in cooler gaskets
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.
  • Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Preperation area dish washing area
  • Basic - Hole in wall.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk- in cooler
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Barewood shelf in walk- in cooler
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
3/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.dish washing are
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reach-in racks chipping and rusted
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Walk-in fan covering
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.rolling rack
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.water damage tiles
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.dosh washing area
  • Observed hole in ceiling.
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Walk-in,reach-in
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.barewood shelf,rusted racks
12/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.expired 2/1/12
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. water damaged tiles
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair walk-in door handle
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
5/17/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.by hotwater heater
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.in walk-in
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. barewood shelf in walk-in
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.fan covering in walk-in
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.storage racks,mixer
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.water damaged tiles in kitchen
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.when putting on clean gloves
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.storage ,dishwashing area
  • Observed hole in wall. storage
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.pizzas table ,reach-in freezer
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.rolling rack ,prep table and reach-in freezer by mixer
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.reach-in
  • Observed wall in disrepair. bathroom door
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. kitchen
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. in walk-in
9/22/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. expired 2/1/11
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.walk-in
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.water damaged tiles
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.reach-in
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.unlabled spraybottle on pizza oven
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.reach-in
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
8/10/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Ceiling tile missing.water damaged tiles
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.walk-in
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. barewood shelves
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.walk-in fan covering
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.storage
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walk-in
  • Observed gaskets with food build-up.
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
5/27/2011Routine - 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 walk-in
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. barewood shelf in walk-in
  • Observed gasket torn/in disrepair.reach-in ,walk-in
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.racks in storage ,dish washing area
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.rolling rack in preparation area,walk-in rack
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. pizza oven
  • Observed gaskets with food build-up. reach-in
  • Critical. Observed restroom access through a food storage, ware washing, or food preparation area.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. storage ,preparation areas
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.bathroom ,dish washing area
  • Observed hole in wall.storage
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. walk-in fan covering
  • Observed hole in ceiling.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.water damaged tiles
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.walk-in
12/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. rusted rack and barewood shelf in walk-in
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair walk-in door handle
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.walk-in rack
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.p9zza ovens
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.missing tile in bathroom,preparation area
  • Observed hole in wall.bathroom
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. by door,by oven,by mixer
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.fan covering in walk-in
  • Observed hole in ceiling.preparation area
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.water damaged tiles
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.walk-in
8/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed bag of sugar stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed debris on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on rolling rack in prep room.
  • Observed package of pizza boxes stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in wall....restroom.
5/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed soiled wiping cloth in use. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on rolling rack in prep room.
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 2/22/10.
12/22/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed soiled make-table cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soiled material on can opener.
  • Observed pizza boxes in contact with floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in restroom wall.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 10/02/09.
7/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/14/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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