Muzzie's Ice Cream & Sandwich Shop, 700 S Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Spgs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MUZZIE'S ICE CREAM & SANDWICH SHOP
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 700 S Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Spgs, FL 34689
License #: 6214632
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 07/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.Walkin freezer,bags of ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Garbage can soiled. kitchen.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Cookline.
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored.over food prep table,also glue.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.bulk food containers
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
07/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Blender by hand washing sink
  • Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.reach in cooler drawer.
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled.sugar powder-
  • Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment in areas that may result in cross contamination.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.reach in drawer with cheese- corrective action - moved food in working reach in cooler- double door reach in cooler- all food at 47/48° f- corrective action- lowered thermostat-
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.potatoes precooked in kitchen - corrective action - back in reach in cooler-
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken over ready to eat.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.oven-
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Meat balls-
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
2/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle water, front area
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar bin
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic bowls
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Across from grill
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw beef patties over ready to eat food, display cooler
  • 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. Milk
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage
12/9/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Observed-Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Owner Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as storage, next to three compartment sink Priority: Intermediate
  • Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta Priority: Intermediate
  • Intermediate - Observed: Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safty material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233 Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observed: Single-servic articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Small to go boxes under prep table. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Next to back exit Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: 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. milk Intermediate
7/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper plates on top shelf
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board
2/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/26/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. flour container next to mixer
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed food preparation sinks, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use. using handsink for storage; next to three compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. container of chicken in walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. liquid shortening, near restrooms
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. above three compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over grapes and lemons in display reach in cooler next to mixer
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. across from three compartment sink
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked pasta in display reach in cooler
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour, next to mixer
9/17/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. pickles, tomatoes, across from grill
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. next to three compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag of ice in walk in freezer
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. front counter
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham, 50f, reach in cooler Corrected On Site. chilled
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salami 50f, reach in cooler Corrected On Site. chilled
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. heavy whipping cream in reach in cooler next to mixer
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk in small fridge, front counter
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw meat over lettuce in reach in cooler next to mixer
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs over cooked pasta
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. near three compartment sink
5/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. pickles, tomatoes
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. next to three compartment sink
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. flour container
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. liquid shortening, next to water heater
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk in reach in cooler next to mixer
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs over lettuce in reach in cooler Next to mixer
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour container
11/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. bucket in sink, next to three compartment sink
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. flour container
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. flour container
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag of ice in walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. oil next to water heater
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cheese in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. across from grill
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. coleslaw
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. front area
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. back kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walk in freezer
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. soup
6/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. buckets in kitchen handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. lids of bulk containers
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bags of ice , walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
3/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.small reach in cooler, front counter area
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shelled eggs over lettuce and cheese, reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. brownies in walk in freezer
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. utensil handle in coleslaw, reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. employee touching lunchmeat and bread barehand Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. walk in freezer
11/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cooked chicken in walkin freezer
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. spoon handle in coeslaw, reach in cooler
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. toilet out of order, mens room
8/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/13/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk , small reachin cooler, front kitchen
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ice cream on a stick, walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. front counter area
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. aluminum pans top shelf near restrooms
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.walkin freezer
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • 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
2/3/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. meat/pasta reachin cooler
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ice cream , walkin freezer
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.broken front window broken from previous night and on order for immediate repair
8/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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