M T C Hot Dog, 1302 N Marion St, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: M T C Hot Dog
Type: Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle
Address: 1302 N Marion St, Tampa, FL 33602
License #: 3951170
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 3/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Containers on shelve. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Case of to go containers.
  • Intermediate - No three-compartment sink is provided for warewashing. 2 of 2 comp sink provided. Time Extension 4/14/2014
  • Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle not mobile due to 1 flat tire. Time extension 4/14/14.
3/10/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Building not licensed and under construction. **Warning**
  • Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle not mobile due to 1 flat tire **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No three-compartment sink is provided for warewashing. (2) 2 comp present . One being used for hand wash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Storing food in a freezer inside unlicensed building under construction to soon bee a restaurant. **Warning**
2/13/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Dead rodent present. 2 dead under cabinet near hot water heater. 24 hour warning due 2/13/14 **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Building not licensed and under construction. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle not mobile due to 1 flat tire **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs nest to condiments in reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Inside cabinet near hot water heater. 24 hour warning due 2/13/14 **Warning**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • 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. Reach in cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Using 2 2 comp sinks for hand sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No three-compartment sink is provided for warewashing. (2) 2 comp present . One being used for hand wash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Storing food in a freezer inside unlicensed building under construction to soon bee a restaurant. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
2/12/2014Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bag of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Storage room under construction. Breads and food in a reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • 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 - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Board covering it.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No three-compartment sink is provided for warewashing. MFDV
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Cooked eggs and hamburgers.
  • Intermediate - Two-compartment sink used for warewashing.
1/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/4/2013Food-Licensing InspectionEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening larger than necessary for food service. No screen on front open window.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Glass reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Packaged food labeled improperly or incompletely and does not comply with Federal Standards of Identity. Reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Sewage holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle less than 15 percent larger in capacity than the water supply tank. Waste water tank removed. **Admin Complaint**
  • Basic - Single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the warming food in microwave.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles in reach in glass cooler.
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches under sink with tank.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. MFDV
  • 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. Hotdogs in reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste on the ground. No waste water tank. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Waste water tank was removed in renovation.
  • Intermediate - No proof of a certified food manager for the establishment at the time of the licensing inspection.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided at the time of the licensing inspection. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
9/3/2013Food-Licensing InspectionAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Observed: Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Bags of sugar in office room. **Warning** Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: 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. Reach In Cooler ** Warning** Priority: Intermediate
  • High Priority - Observed: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
  • High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 1940 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
  • Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Bags of chips **Warning** Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. ** Warning** Priority: Intermediate
  • Intermediate - Observed: Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning** Priority: Basic
  • High Priority - Observed: Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
  • Intermediate - Observed: Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observed: Mobile food dispening vehicle serve opening not kept closed except during food service. ** Warning** Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 incehs high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning** Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. **Warning** Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning** Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
  • Intermediate - Observed: No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. ** Warning** Priority: Intermediate
  • Intermediate - Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
  • Intermediate - Observed: 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. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observed: Single-service items stored on floor in office building. **Warning** Priority: Basic
7/2/2013Food-Licensing InspectionWarning Issued

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