Hungry Howie's Pizza, 8802 Rocky Creek Dr, Tampa, FL - Pizza inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Hungry Howie's Pizza
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8802 Rocky Creek Dr, Tampa, FL 33615-4315
License #: 3906537
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 08/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal Bowl in cheese. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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.Pineapple juice in reach in freezer
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Dish room area
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Pineapple juice in reach in freezer
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Water bottles for pizza dough
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available 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 - 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 - Soil residue in food storage containers. Flour container
08/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Aluminum pan in cheese/ pizza make table **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Bench/handle scraper **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Cigarette on top of back Reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened bottle drink/Reach in cooler dressings
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Pizza make table, pizza cut table.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 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.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under 3 Compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
4/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Fan unit in Walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Aluminum pan in cheese.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Bench scraper.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Clear covers/containers.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Chicken wings
  • 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 - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Towels.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
11/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sesame seeds. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Chest freezer door.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back sink
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all 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. Bottle at pizza cut table, back kitchen/3 compartment sink.
6/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sesame seed container
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Chest freezer drawer.
  • 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.Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food, lettuce story
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back prep.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 compartment sink
2/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. small flies.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. red sauce. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottles.
9/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. white wire shelf/walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. pizza tablle.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottles
4/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bottled drinks. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. tin/cheese, inside spices.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. pizza boxes.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chicken wings/walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. backroom/3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. voluntarily discarded sauce. Corrected On Site.
12/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under prep tablles.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bottled drinks.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.pizza boxes
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chicken wings. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. shelf/3 compartment sink.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
8/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. single service item used to dispense cheese.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. bulk flour contaner.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. cheese/walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
4/28/2011Routine - 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. pizza toppings
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. pizza boxes
  • Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground. over back deck into intercoastal waterways Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mopnsink Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. back Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels. front
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
10/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bottle
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dish area
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
3/31/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • 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.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.
12/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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