Hungry Howie's Pizza, 4541 Gunn Hwy, Tampa, FL - Pizza inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Hungry Howie's Pizza
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4541 Gunn Hwy, Tampa, FL 33624
License #: 3911980
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 08/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on floor fan
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
08/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles
  • Basic - Ceiling tile grid/support structure in warewashing area rusted.
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Holding oven curtains up
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Shoes with pizza boxes
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle on pizza prep broken
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile grid/support structure in kitchen area rusted.
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Knives under cardboard on shelf
  • Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Gatorade bottle in reach in cooler
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle broken on pizza make table
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • 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. Light shield broken
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Establishment returning for credit
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer broken
  • 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.
9/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
6/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. **Warning**
4/4/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Hand wash sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. By oven blue bottle **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under counter **Warning**
2/4/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed a designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. pepto bizmol
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.walkin
7/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding salad reachin equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. restroom
  • Critical - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. restroom
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical - Observed a designated employee drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris. pizza sauce, walkin
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area. ashtray by handsink with 8 cigarette buts
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.soda
  • Observed old pizza sauce accumulated on cooler floor.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
12/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of fdust or dirt on fan, shelf supports
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. gap at bottom of door
9/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. Pro
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.pizza table
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair coffin freezer lid
6/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed a designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. pasta
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bottles
3/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/11/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reachins
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair coffin freezer, pizza door
  • Critical. Violation: 17-09-1 Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Violation: 38-10-1 Light not functioning. kitchen
10/26/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. pizza slices
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. pizza sauce
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. pizza sauce
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reachins
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair coffin freezer, pizza door
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. dishwasher area
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. restroom
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. walkin cooler fan guard
  • Light not functioning. kitchen
  • Critical. Observed incorrect information on Hotel and Restaurant license. licensed for 0 seats, has 8
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. licensed for o seats, has 8
  • Critical. Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties.
8/23/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. case of liquid margarine in walkin cooler, cases of soda throughout establishment
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. sauce
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cheese
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. door to pizza prep cooler broken and taped
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener and holder.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. pizza boxes
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. handsink by walkin cooler
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. both back handsinks
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. employee restroom
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. space under back door
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. by front counter
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements.Approved for 0 seats and 8 are present.
  • Critical. Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment. Michael Elhardt
6/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. wings in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Violation: 09-01-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat. scoop with no handle for cheese
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-04-1 Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. employee restroom door
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.back down
  • Violation: 51-09-1 Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-10-2 Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment. Michael Eihardt
3/8/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. wings in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. using bowl to scoop sauce in walkin cooler and scoop with no handle for cheese
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.pizza boxes
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. employee restroom door
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.back down
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment. Michael Eihardt
1/7/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/8/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/28/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/12/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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