Hungry Howies, 1302 78 St, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HUNGRY HOWIES
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1302 78 St, Tampa, FL 33619-4756
License #: 3909523
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Water damaged acoustic tiles
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By three compartment sink
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Shared
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Water **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
6/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
  • 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. Drivers drink
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Water bottle for pizza dough
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sitting in mop bucket.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employees bathroom
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
4/1/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl for pizza cheese and small plastic cup in spice container.
  • 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.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Fan in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
9/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled.water **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives.
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Pizza pie dough **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage ' direct contact with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Not legible **Corrected On-Site**
6/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pizza cheese
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Mop/service sink in disrepair.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. On shelf in dish room
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Cooked chicken not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Label worn off
1/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bathroom
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.bathroom
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination.
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in bathroom.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
8/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.walkin cooler
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.case of pizza sauce
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. handsink -kitchen
  • Observed nonhandled containers used in food storage.metal bowl in cheese Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. pizza toppings
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.pizza boxes in storage room
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chicken wings
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
5/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. employees bathroom
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. case of canned pizza sauce and mushrooms
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
11/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.pizza dough Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.pizza boxes
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment and wall. knives
  • Critical - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions.Raid can labeled household use only
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
4/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin cooler
  • Observed nonhandled containers used in food storage. graded cheese
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.pizza boxes
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
9/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/13/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.hot water faucet not working at hand sink This violation must be corrected by : 04-25-10.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
3/25/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
7/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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