Tellys Restaurant, 7874 Seminole Mall, Seminole, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TELLYS RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7874 Seminole Mall, Seminole, FL 33772
License #: 6214136
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 8/2/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.under fryer **Warning**
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Coffin freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.reach in chicken salad 54, cut tomato 58, ham 45, beef 47, past 49 **Warning**
8/2/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) **Warning**
  • Basic - Baking/pizza pans have accumulation of black debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.under fryer **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on cookline **Warning**
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Coffin freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.above prep tables **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.flour **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in wall.by front hand sink in kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Warning**
  • 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.in sauce **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.under 3 compartment sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Forks and knives in cups with in mouth part facing up **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Unknown in walk in cooler **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) creamer re-served to customers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.reach in chicken salad 54°, cut tomato 58°, ham 45°, beef 47°, past 49° **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw beef over cooked eggplant **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.4 under upright freezer, 1 under coffin freezer by sinks **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.Milk 48° peas 48° garlic in oil 95° **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **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.quiche, pasta, lunchon meat, stuffed peppers **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Vegetable chopper/dicer/shredder/peeler soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
  • Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only.covered with plastic **Warning**
7/31/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Non working cooler on cook line soiled **Warning**
3/5/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.under equipment **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.buckets by front door **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.fish in warmer 94? **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler.beef over ready to eat vegetable **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.2 under reach in freezer **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Non working cooler on cook line soiled **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
3/1/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.[pasta 59 degrees f after 6 hours voluntarily thrown away] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.[walkin cooler gasket]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.[employee can soda] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[bottom of pizza reach in cooler fish 45 degrees f, chicken 46 degrees f , moved to working coooler, cooled to 43 degrees f ] Corrected On Site. cheese in top of reach in cooler 43 degrees f .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[pasta right side of glass 3 door cooler 47 degrees f , cheese 47 degrees f --moved to walkin cooler ] Corrected On Site. items on left side 41 degrees f
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.[condensation in bottom of reach in cooler on cookline]
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.[back door]
8/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored.[in reach in cooler] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
4/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[by upright freezer ] Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.[ice scoops on top of ice machine ]
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[by upright freezer ]
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[toaster]
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.[at prep tables ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[in dry storage ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[shelves above prep tables]
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[on cookline, condensation and old food debris]
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.[blocked by chairs [ Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.[beef over egg plant] Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.[reach in freezer ]
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.[bleach water in spray bottle exceeds 200ppm ] Repeat Violation.
11/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.[in glass 3 door upright ]
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[glass door upright ]
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.[changed jug of sanitizer]
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[dessert case]
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.[on cookline ]
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.[should remain uncovered till internal temperature is 41 degrees F] Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[3 glass door upright, potentially hazardous food pasta 48 degrees F, dairy 49 degrees F. moved to working cooler] Corrected On Site.temperature drop to 43 degrees F
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[case shelled eggs over vegetable ]
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.[at bucket] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.sauce 115 degrees, vegetable 119 degrees after heated on stove for hot holding] Corrected On Site.
7/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. condiment containers front service area not labeled
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. pasta cooling covered Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. pork roasts in walk in cooler wrapped while cooling 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. cups in food containers in dry storage area
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. utensil in 104 degree water on cooks line
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. to radio front service area
1/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. items in large reach in cooler 46/51 degrees note items moved to working cooler
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. large reach in cooler with glass doors
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. hamburger over ready to eat foods in deli style cooler on cooks line
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs over veggies
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. missing on employee doing food prep
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. broken ice scoop on ice machine
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. insides of doors and top of machine
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.in kitchen area
9/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/17/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-22-1 Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. mixing tuna salad Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
3/23/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. items in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. mixing tuna salad Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. single service items on cooks line need to be inverted
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found observed one live roach in cooler that is broken
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found observed one live roach on top of reach in freezer
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found observed one live roach under work bench one with slicer on it
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found observed one live roach on floor near chest like freezer
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found one live roach on prep table near chest freezer
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found observed one live roach on bag anf box beverage system
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found observed 3 live roaches inside of single service cup boxes note manager discarded cups
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. bottle of asprin on shelf
3/22/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 41A-08-1 Observed toxic item stored by utensils. under table on shelf with pots and pans
  • Critical. Violation: 50-09-1 Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
10/22/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potentially hazardous foods in deli style cooler 57/64 degrees note per cook product has been in cooler about one hour note items moved to working cooler
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. large deli style cooler on cooks line air temperature 67
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs hanging on oven door
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. veggies and bread
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. on shelf over prep area on cooks line
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. on prep table
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. missing on employees doing food prep
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. back door off dinning room
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. under table on shelf with pots and pans
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
10/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/21/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 11/17/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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