Pit Boss Bar-B-Q, 4221 Little Rd, New Port Richey, FL - Barbecue Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Pit Boss Bar-B-Q
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4221 Little Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34655-1606
License #: 6101199
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 11/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Possibly water damage
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Beverage area
  • Basic - Hole in wall. By slicer near ice machine
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups and dry storage by walkin cooler
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Storage bins
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. Equipment outside back door. Reachin cooler
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 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 - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meats in walkin cooler at cooking area
11/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Cookline
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. Kitchen
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Front of establishment Outside
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Brown sugar container by walkin cooler
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Dry storage area
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cookline
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Salad reach in
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Kitchen **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Hand sink at cash register
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Salad prep area
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • 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 - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bathroom cleaner bottles
4/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Bread
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Cook line
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Food containers sugar br sugar
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Kitchen
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Eggs over pork
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by a cart
10/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Dry storage
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Side door
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
4/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Dumpster not on proper pad.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. kitchen faucet dripping
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Light not functioning. in the hallway by walkin cooler area
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. by hot water heater
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. cookline
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. cookline
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. by water heater
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. by walkin cooler areas
11/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. by walkin freezer
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Observed hole in wall. storage area
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. faucet in kitchen dripping
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. kitchen
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. cookline reachin
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.cookline
  • Observed garbage can lid open.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. cups by cookline
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Observed trash on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. siver tank near cookline
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Garbage receptacle improperly stored outside.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. kitchen area
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Observed hole in wall. kitchen area behiind sinks
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. by broken door
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Violation: 36-08-1 Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.
1/27/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in storage area
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. 1/23/2011 This violation must be corrected by : 1/23/2011.
11/24/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dry storage
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Corrected On Site.
3/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in dry storage area.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
8/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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