Hungry Howies #156, 14219 Walsingham Rd, Largo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HUNGRY HOWIES #156
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 14219 Walsingham Rd, Largo, FL 33774-3249
License #: 6211643
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 07/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves in storage area **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Case of food ( tomatoes) stored on floor in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Soda bottles at front counter area
  • Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Containers of soda in restroom **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe into bucket in dry storage area on shelf near flour
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. -on order per manager **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. ( water) food prep areas **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Near pizza oven
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. On shelf above 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade on Back prep table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Food prep area **Corrected On-Site**
07/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.and under equipment
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.walk in
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.by mixer
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.on pizza reach in
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.dough rounder
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.56° sauce on counter, can sauce mixed with water. Will use time as a public health control on this batch
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
2/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.fan
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.walk in
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.dough in pans **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.mold like substance on bowl catching water by mixer
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.hanging over prep table **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Ricotta
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • 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 - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.pasta
10/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.shelf above prep tables
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Case lettuce **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Walk in
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.around mixer
  • Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.on drill mixer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Hanging by walk in **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.wings **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
3/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.[walkin cooler gaskets] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Forks in container Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Corrected On Site.
4/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[shelves above freezer]
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.[in spices]
12/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.[at 3 compartment sink]
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[in restroom ]
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.[not sanitizing] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.[pasta cooked earlier 70 degrees and covered in reachin cooler ] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.[around mixer]
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[shelf above pizza prep table]
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.[forks placed in conrainer, mouth piece up---need handle up]
8/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets with old foid build-up. on deli style cooler
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
4/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cup in black pepper container no handle
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
12/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cups in spice containers
8/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. missing in walk in cooler
4/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.old food build up on walk in door handle
11/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. on pizza docker
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in kitchen back door area.
7/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/14/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/11/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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