Village Inn, 7011 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Village Inn
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7011 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33634-4947
License #: 3904150
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 08/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Kitchen
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
08/28/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small plastic cup in pie sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves for food, prep kitchen and dry storage room
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving.
  • Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Kitchen
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter scoop in water at 125°
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Pie sugar as per manager
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrective action taken. Placed in walkin cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken stored above raw eggs **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Washed hands in 3 comp sink
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.cooks line
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not 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. East side of cooks line and salad reach in cooler on servers side
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
08/27/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cottage cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Reach in freezer
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dessert/pie area.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage area.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. Reach in cooler cook's line **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wait station 46°, diced and wedge tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Shelled eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Shelled eggs stored over hamburger patties, cook's line.
  • Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Wait station.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Soup in Walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice machine
3/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cubed home fries.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cel phone and box of cigarettes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on back shelf.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Air curtain in Walk in cooler torn/ripped broken.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grout not level with tiles throughout kitchen.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Cook's line
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in cooler/wait station.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Small foam to-go containers/ cook's line.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Tiles and wall behind gas line is pulling away from wall leaving gap. Missing tiles in kitchen next to fire extinguisher.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles, salad dressing bottles.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
10/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Sides and back of fryers
  • Basic - Designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grout not level with tiles throughout kitchen
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Reach in freezer
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles and cups of spices
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in kitchenarea.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Next to napkins
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
6/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in cooler/cook's line
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Skillets cracked. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles.
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Chicken wing sauce container/pan. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Soups. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
1/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. soup spoons. Corrected On Site.
  • 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.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in freezer/cook's line.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottles.
8/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.dishroom.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cuttingboard.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. dry storage, walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair walkin door
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site. Discarded food, see stop sale.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site. reheated items.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottles
3/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. forks/dessert cooler.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. front line freezer.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. lemon wedges.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottles.
11/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. above walkin cooler.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. knives /cook's line Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.dishroom .
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on new gloves.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. grill/fryer
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. milk shake mixer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. freezer/cook's line.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. styrofoam cups/service station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. bleach/service station Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. cook's line
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
7/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture. salad station reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. cook's line egg mixer.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris. back prep area.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. dirty bus tubs, dishroom.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. olives , dry storeroom.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on new gloves.
  • 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. servers.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. freezer.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. both cook's line cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. pies at server station.Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chocolate in dry storeroom.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottles salad station.
3/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on hands
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. coffee filters
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
7/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-15-1 Dollies, pallets, milk/bread racks or skids used to store or transport packaged food not designed to be moved easily to allow for cleaning access.
5/3/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Shell eggs held maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. 78 degrees
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pancake batter
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit. gravy
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.onions
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. cracked eggs then cut up precooked sausage
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Dollies, pallets, milk/bread racks or skids used to store or transport packaged food not designed to be moved easily to allow for cleaning access.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. 3 door
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.3 compartment sink
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.Mop bucket not emptied after use
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. front storage
  • Critical. Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment. Mike Denunzio
3/2/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. clean pan rack.
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair scrap strainer at dishwasher.
  • Critical. Violation: 20A-04-1 Equipment,knives, not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized before use, knife wiped with sanitized cloth, then placed in holder
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Violation: 24-09-1 Observed clean equipment stored on floor. mixer bowl in walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Violation: 31-11-1 Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. dump sink
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grout missing in spots.
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair. dish room.
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
8/13/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. on cook line
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. front server.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cut lemons and peanut butter pie in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cooked sausage and bacon stored on cloth towel.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. for olives and croutons.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop .
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pie server.
  • 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. prep cook scratched face.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. cook line.
  • Critical. Alternative Operating Procedure does not include provision requiring thorough washing of the hands and use of a chemical hand sanitizing solution.
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area throughout establishment.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. clean pan rack.
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair sugar scoop.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair scrap strainer at dishwasher.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. salad spinner.
  • Critical. Equipment,knives, not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized before use, knife wiped with sanitized cloth, then placed in holder
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. kitchen and hostess station.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. meat mallet and both blender machine blades.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. soup spoons.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. mixer bowl in walkin freezer.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. stored right side up over grill line.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. next to 3 bay sink.
  • Critical. Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. dump sink
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grout missing in spots.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. dish room.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in room off front area.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. C D player on top of prep cooler.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. sanitizer buckets.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. in cabinet under front counter.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. stored on floor in room off front area.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. rolling rack by back door.
  • Critical. Circuit breaker box blocked and/or inaccessible. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. in hot water heater room.
8/12/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/7/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/11/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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