Royal Sweets, 2025 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ROYAL SWEETS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2025 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612
License #: 3916898
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 09/11/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Batter mix/walk in cooler . Spices.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves under prep tables.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Compartment of equipment subject to the accumulation of moisture is not sloped to drain to allow complete drainage. Double door reach in cooler, front counter.
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Prep area.
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Behind floor mixer/onions and potato storage rack.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Double door reach in cooler, front counter, single door reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Cook's line/kitchen, under single burner, tandoori oven, wok station.
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop/front counter, spoons/scoop kitchen next to spices.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light on the outside of reach in cooler.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler front counter, glass sliding door reach in cooler kitchen.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's and woman's restrooms, kitchen.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Almonds. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Double door reach in cooler, front counter, single door reach in cooler, front counter, reach in cooler kitchen.
  • Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Floor stand mixer.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Wall in back storage area, near spices and electrical panels
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Behind 3 Compartment sink .
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded lettuce 58 ° F, buffet, **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 59 ° F, buffet, **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen, spoons, ladle.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Back corner/onion and potato rack area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wada/yogurt 61 ° F, buffet, **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink. Cook's line
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Sliding glass door reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler, reach in cooler/kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
09/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Womens **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelf under prep table **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Sides of fryer **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Yogurt, onions, carrots **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Water damage, 6 tiles by restrooms **Warning**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By three compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Wood cutting board prep table **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen, by mop sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. By mop sink, kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. By equipment storage shelves **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Beverages on floor by front counter **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • 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, batter **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. 1 compartment prep sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. By 1 compartment prep sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cold holding drawers front line **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. By equipment storage shelves **Warning**
  • Basic - Rusted air conditioning vent covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Handwash sink by mixer **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Potato patties reached 166°f, cooked pepper reached 200°f, potato in dough reached 171°f **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** On 6/11/14- dough vegetable- 106°f reached 200°f, vegetable truangle 128°f reached 145°f
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
6/11/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Womens **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelf under prep table **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Sides of fryer **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Yogurt, onions, carrots **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Water damage, 6 tiles by restrooms **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 2 a over pastry prep table, 4 above three compartment sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By three compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Wood cutting board prep table **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen, by mop sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By three compartment sink, under chest freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. By mop sink, kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. By equipment storage shelves **Warning**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Clear containers and lids **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Beverages on floor by front counter **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • 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, batter **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. 1 compartment prep sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. By 1 compartment prep sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cold holding drawers front line **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. By equipment storage shelves **Warning**
  • Basic - Rusted air conditioning vent covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Handwash sink by mixer **Warning**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Potato patties reached 166°f, cooked pepper reached 200°f, potato in dough reached 171°f **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 dry droppings on sugar lid, 20 dry behind chest freezer **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. Broken vacuum breaker **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No state approved required employee training program present. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: June 7, 2014 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
4/7/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Ladies restroom
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Ladies restroom
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Racks chipping and rusted
  • Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
7/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Woman's restroom
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Water damaged ceiling tiles
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Dish washing area
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side door
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. In preperation area
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Ice cream
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Reach-in cooler racks chipping and rusted
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Dish racks rusted
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Foil pans
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Can rack
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Unfinished wall in dry storage
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
3/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.preparation table bottom shelves
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. at 3compartment sink
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.walk-in racks
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
9/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets with food debris build-up.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.walk-in racks
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.reach-in
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar
11/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. racks to be installed over 3compartment sink in juice bar
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. backdoor ,side door
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. in walk-in
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.unfinished wall in storage /preparation area
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. salt
7/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-41-1 Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. barewood candy board
4/26/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Ceiling vent cover missing.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. barewood candy board
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reach-in rack rusted and chipping
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. front display area tongs
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 4/23/11.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. front display area
  • No metal container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.front Corrected On Site.
  • Non-prewrapped utensils not properly presented.
  • Critical - Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. bottlom shelf
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. covered Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walk-in
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • 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.flour
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. backdoor
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. gap on side door
  • Critical - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. household use raid
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mopsink
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. oil bottle on cooks line,sugar
2/23/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Hood filters not equipped with a drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • No metal container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. all sinks
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.all backdoors
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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
12/14/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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