La Quinta Inn #977, 3701 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA QUINTA INN #977
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3701 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612
License #: 3916619
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 11/05/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
11/05/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. 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. Double door reach in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08/11/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter/margarine mix 58 ° F, **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream cheese 61 ° F, yogurt 54 ° F, Gallon milk 47 ° F, corrective action taken, placed milk in a properly work refrigeration unit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Shelled eggs 60 ° F, **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Cream cheese, butter/margarine spread, shelled eggs, yogurt. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by high chair/door. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. 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. Double door reach in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08/08/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. By reach in freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
3/14/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. By reach in freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. In reach in cooler under milk jugs **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream cheese, milk- put products in reach in freezer. THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: March 14, 2014 **Warning**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples on buffet line **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler- put products in reach in freezer THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: March 14, 2014 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. 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. THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: March 14, 2014 **Warning**
3/13/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
7/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.towel used as shelf liner in reach-in cooler
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Reach-in cooler racks chipping and rusted
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Exit door blocked by highchair. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples on buffet
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage , vacuum cleaner and high chair **Corrected On-Site**
3/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reach-in racks chipping and rusting
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk 46,cream cheese 50, Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/5/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by : 8/14/12.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reach-in racks peeling
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Corrected On Site.
6/14/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reach-in racks chipping and rusted
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
11/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reach-in racks chipping and rusted
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream cheese 67,butter 70, milk 48 Corrected On Site.
7/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. whipped butter 48,cream cheese 45 Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reach-in racks chipping and rusted
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. styrofoam bowls not inverted on buffet Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. glass cleaner next to powder coffee creamer Corrected On Site.
12/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 46-02-2 Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only. locked marked exit in kitchen area needing key to open
10/14/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reach-in racks rusted and chipping
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only. locked marked exit in kitchen area needing key to open
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. markedvexit blocked by high chairs and booster seats
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 10/13/10.
8/13/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Unwrapped plastic forks/spoons not presented so that only the handles are touched. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed glass cleanser stored by styrofoam cups in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
5/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed box of waffle mix setting on kitchen floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed box if coffee packets setting on kitchen floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Ceiling tile missing in food prep room.
1/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees....restrooms.
  • 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.
7/2/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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