Salem's Gyro & Subs, 1611 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Salem's Gyro & Subs
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1611 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
License #: 3911554
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 07/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. On cooksline.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in 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. Walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Walk in cooler ham and turkey.
07/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Boxes of food in the walk in freezer
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Prep table
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels. Near cooksline.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper plates on shelf near ice machine.
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. Near cooksline.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Containers of salad dressing at room temperature and container states keep refrigerated.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 small on floor on cooksline.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
3/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Not showing near dry storage.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large white flour bin near dry storage.
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Pre-cooked chicken wings and cut french fries on kitchen counter.
  • 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. Walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. On chicken wings and french fries.
  • Intermediate - Raw animal food cooked with non-continuous method is not identified/labeled while stored after initial heating. Chicken wings.
9/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bicycle in dry storage.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Chicken wings. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Small white freezer near Ice machine.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep table
2/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/20/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.Corrected On Site.
7/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. In kitchen
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. In kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Men's restroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Front counter
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reachin cooler
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water nozzle broken
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/4/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Mens
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. In kitchen area by 3CS Raw Chicken
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooks line
  • Observed nonhandled containers used in food storage.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. WIC
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RIC
  • Critical - Observed small single serve dairy products stored in old chicken box.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. In dry storage 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.
11/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, RIF
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, WIC not working properly
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair, ceiling dropping over icee area
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair, spaces in dry storage ceiling area
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease, hood filters
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, RIC by hws
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, WIC
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, by cookline
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item (shirt and bookbags) stored with gloves in dry storage room
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, raw beef in RIC by cookline
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, next to hws
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, RIC by cookline
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice), raw beef at 60 degrees in RIC by cookline
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
5/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, RIF
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, in mens restroom
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, next to slicer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, RIC
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, in containers of seasonings .Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, inconsistent in RIC
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-23-1 Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
12/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, inconsistent in RIC
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, chicken next to stove Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. 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. 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 employee with no hair restraint.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, cheese in grocery bagin WIC
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, in restroom
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster used oil container on grass area
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food, bug pesticide? Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle, pesticide?
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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
10/14/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. salt
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. flour, sugar containers on wheels by 3-comp sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. reachin coolers Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. sugar scoop Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonhandled containers stored in food storage.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. degreaser
5/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. sugar scoop Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. catering trays
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. walkin cooler
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
3/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cheese
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
12/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour bin
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. chicken in walkin freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. cardboard lining shelves in kitchen
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. no santizer bucket set up
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. catering aluminum trays Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
9/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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