Ihop, 11710 Morris Bridge Road, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: IHOP
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 11710 Morris Bridge Road, Tampa, FL 33637
License #: 3915737
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 07/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Employee bathroom
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Ice bucket
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Back prep sink
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Dry storage
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Back cooler
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. In dish station
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter states to replace on 1/28/2014 at ice machine
07/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Employee's
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under cook line.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cook line.
  • Basic - Stainless steel pans not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Cook line area.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cook line.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Prep table.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
3/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. For Red Velvet.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Coffee.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook line.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen and walk in freezer door area.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Tong for cut lettuce.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler and freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. Cook line.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Dishmachine area.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth solution stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Front.
  • 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.
7/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cook line.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cook line.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cook line.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer y not all products commercially packaged. Cook line.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer y not all products commercially packaged. Cook line.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Front counter.
3/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single used gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(cook line)
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.(end of cook line)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(cook line)
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
10/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.(reach in at front) Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(salad)
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(walk in cooler) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. (cook line)
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.(cook line)
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
6/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(cook line)
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(cook line)
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(storeroom)
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.(sanitizer bucket at cook line)
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.(cook line)
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
2/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.(ice scoop on top of machine) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ambient thermometer on unprotected food. Corrected On Site.
  • 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.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
10/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.(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.
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period.(under cook line powering reach in cooler and computer) For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.(3 compartment sink)
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(cook line)
5/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(salad reach in at front counter)
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.(knife at cook line) Repeat Violation. 3
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(cook line and kitchen prep area - 2 oz. plastic cups)
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(kitchen - damaged hot water handle)
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.(damaged hot water handle at kitchen handsink)
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.(2 compartment sink) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed damaged dumpster lid.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.(under equipments) Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(kitchen)
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.(sanitizer buckets)
11/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(no date)
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.(kitchen)
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.(under equipment)
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.Repeat Violation.
8/2/2010Routine - 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.(roast beef - walk in cooler) Corrected on Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • 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 gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(reach in coolers) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.(knife - cook line)
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.(employee) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.(under dishmachine) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(dining room)
  • Observed personal care item stored by food prep area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.(cook line) Corrected on Site.
5/6/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(salad reach in)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(reach in coolers)
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.(cook line)
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.(restrooms)
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(dish washing area)
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.(under dishmachine) Repeat Violation. Corrected on Site.
4/21/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(butter) Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(salad) Corrected on Site)
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in drawer gaskets.(cook line)
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(2 oz. cups - kitchen)
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.(employee's restroom)
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.(under dishmachine)
2/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.(ice scoop) Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(tongs for salad) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(reach in freezer)
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.(mop sink and water filter at ice machine)
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(dish washing area)
  • Ceiling tile missing.(storeroom)
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(dining room)
8/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/13/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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