Toojay's Original Gourmet Deli, 2223 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TOOJAY'S ORIGINAL GOURMET DELI
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2223 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607
License #: 3912679
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 11/05/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. On side prep lineline **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
11/05/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gaps
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units. Coolers on line.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Signage improper. Must read "employees must wash hands".
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. On prep line and cook line
  • 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.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk and squeeze bottles.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. (2) 28oz red peppers, (1) 14oz cranberry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
07/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Large square board.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometers in reach-in coolers.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Signs in kitchen are hot to wash hands, must have "employees must wash hands".
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Black fan on prep line.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
3/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lexans
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. On prep line
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Prep line
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.front/side prep area
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
8/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler gaskets
  • Basic - Cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under back hand sink.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Hand sink in back.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Side sink **Corrected On-Site**
3/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site. dish machine not dispersing sanitizer or detergent. stopped using dish machine and is ware washing in 3 compartment sink. management called for service, service is expected to be at faculty within 1 hour.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touch bare body part 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 stored on floor. walkin freezer, storeroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. corrective action taken , removed all phf items from reach in cooler and iced down all phf items on cooks line. discarded cooked chicken breast, Corrected On Site.
7/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. uncovered pitchers of water in dining area.
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. inside dressing cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. front prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. dining wait station sink has ice from drink cups dumped in basin.
  • Critical - Observed open packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. open bag of grits in storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. holster and hose missing.
4/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dish room
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. dish room
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. grill area
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. walkin freezer
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
11/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Deli area blocked by catering trays
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Server station
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Server Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Ice under handwash sink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
4/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. 1 door cooler & freezer.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. front
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. at steam table.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. two dispensers on prep line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
12/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented can. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. brisket meat in reach in cooler at 154.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. 1 door cooler back.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee take gloves off and not wash hands before putting clean gloves on without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cook line
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces in contact with potentially hazardous food not clean. cutting board on cook line.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. broken vacuum breakers at mop sink.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. has take test but has not received results.
6/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 1 door freezer on line.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. coolers on main line and 1 on side line.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. lexan container.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. middle of main line.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. 3 door side line.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwaves soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. knife holder Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. dish machine
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
1/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting boards. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. long pony tail on cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding units in poor repair. reach in coolers.
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. on both cook and prep line.
  • Critical. Observed interiors of microwaves soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. fan
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop room
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. front pick up/order area.
  • Observed personal items stored with food. helmet/jacket
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottles. chemical room
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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