Papa John's Pizza, 4231 Gunn Hwy, Tampa, FL - Pizza inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Papa John's Pizza
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4231 Gunn Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618
License #: 3912843
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Pizza make table plastic insert extremely cracked.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Pizza make table
  • 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. Pizza make table
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Pizza make table
  • Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. Pot holes by dumpster area
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Kit was dropped in sanitizer
09/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually by the operator.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Pizza table
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Pizza
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Lexan pan s and lids cracked/chipped
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Burglar bar **Corrected On-Site**
2/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on pizza oven conveyer catch tray
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By walk in cooler door
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Cook line hand sink
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Emptying juices from bags of olives, peppers etc.
8/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 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.scoops for pizza toppings
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Several lexans cracked/chipped
  • 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. Pizza flour
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in mop sink area.
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Burglar bar on rear exit door during open hours
3/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in kitchen area.
11/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. cooler
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. pizza make table
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. pizza make table
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
5/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Jonathan Moore expired 11/8/11
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.
1/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
8/23/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. degreaser on top of soda, oven cleaner on prep table
6/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. tongs in chicken
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. pizza boxes
3/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection 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. cheese
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Dollies, pallets, soda racks or skids used to store or transport packaged food not designed to be moved easily to allow for cleaning access.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. pizza boxes
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher blocked/not easily accessible. For reporting purposes only.
8/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. plastic bottles of soda on floor in storage area and in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed a beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment. Kelly Cote
4/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. cases of soda in plastic bottles
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.numerous cups on prep line
  • Critical. Observed employee with open sores/cuts/burns handling food. manager wh bandaid on finger with no finger cot or glove handling food
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. bread stick trays stored food side up
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. pizza boxes
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
11/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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