Hooters, 13606 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Hooters
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 13606 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33613
License #: 3911495
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 07/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Some repairs have been made. More repairs are in the near future
  • Basic - Hole in wall. By office
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
07/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Oil jugs **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Mop sink
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. By mop sink
  • Basic - Hole in wall. By office door
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Chemical bottle over gloves **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
2/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for storage.
  • Basic - Containers and pans not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.walk in cooler door area.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Observed exterior wood rot.
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Inside walk in cooler and walk in cooler door area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Kitchen area.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • 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 - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease/food and/or soil deposits. Magnet knives holder.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves rusty. **Repeat Violation**
11/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Set up station. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Ice machine area.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves reused.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Sanitizer spray bottle at server's station.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves rusty. Front.
5/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. Quats.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Walk in cooler door area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Front - cook line.
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. Inside walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Walk in cooler.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed rusty reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Salad station.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Front by window.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. 10/28/11
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer buckets.
12/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.(cook line - broken thermometer)
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.(missing tiles - cook line and inside walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(kitchen)
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.(walk in cooler door area)
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.(under kitchen equipments)
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up.(reach in and walk in cooler)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(cook line)
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed no current hood suppression system tag. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed rusty reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed walk in cooler door in poor repair.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation.
7/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.(broken tiles - inside walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(server's station by restroom)
  • Critical - Observed soiled and rusty reach-in cooler shelves.(set station)
  • Observed soiled walk in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Wet mop pad not hung to dry.(in men - restroom)
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles) Repeat Violation.
4/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.(missing tiles - inside walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(rear by walk in cooler)
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(cook line) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.(20 seconds) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer)
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor.(kitchen) For reporting purposes only.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles - cook line) Repeat Violation.
11/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(flour) Repeat Violation.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.(cook line)
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.(walk in cooler fan and ceiling area)
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.4
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.(kitchen)
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.(20 seconds)
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.4
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.(can opener holder) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(cook line) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
7/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(reach in coolers at cook line) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board)
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Repeat Violation.3
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(flour - walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed employee changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Repeat Violation.3
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.3
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.3
  • Observed black debris build-up on nonfood-contact surface.(mop sink area)
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.(can opener holder)
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up.(walk in coolers)
  • Observed single-service articles stored in a soiled holder.(toothpicks at cook line)
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(cook line)
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.(kitchen)
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.(rear kitchen area) Repeat Violation.
12/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
  • Critical. One cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(cook line)
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade bags used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.(cook line)
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.(walk in cooler area) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.(reach in cooler at cook line) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up.(walk in coolers) Repeat Violation.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.(drain pipe at cook line handsink)
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(kitchen)
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.(back room)
9/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(cook line)
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(walk in cooler) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.(spices)
  • Critical. Observed employee wearing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-grade bag used for food storage.(cook line)
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.(kitchen wall, walk in cooler area)
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.(kitchen equipments at cook line)
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler)
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.(straws)
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink)
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
6/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed employee changed single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.(cook line)
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler and freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.(straws)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(cook line and server's station)
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.(kitchen and walk in freezer )
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.(dish washing area) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag missing. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
2/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.(in hot water) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(ice cream scoop at reach in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed employee changed gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils/containers.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler and freezer)
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(cook line)
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(dish washing area)
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(men)
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.(dish washing area and under equipments)
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.(kitchen)
  • Observed hole in wall.(storage shelves area)
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.(open kitchen area)
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
8/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/6/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/2/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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