Hungry Howies #175, 5440 Gall Blvd, Zephyrhills, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: HUNGRY HOWIES #175
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5440 Gall Blvd, Zephyrhills, FL 33541
License #: 6102701
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with mold-like build-up.
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheddar and mozzarella. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta salad. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • 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 - cheese.
  • 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 - 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. Walk in cooler - pasta salad.
08/06/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Potato salad containers
  • Basic - Toilet not flushing/functioning properly. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pizza mixer area
3/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) old labels on clean container
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Wall tile broken at pizza prep table
  • Basic - Single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Live fly in dining room 1
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 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 - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
9/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
4/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
10/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
4/18/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing. back office area
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. by dish machine
  • Observed wall tile missing by walkin cooler wall
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. beverage area
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. dripping at the hand wash sink
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. by dough area
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
6/9/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. soda under hand wash sink
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed toilet leaking. ladies room toilet does not flush
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing sink. dispenser not working properly at front handwashlng area.
11/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed toilet functioning improperly. one of the toilets in wom3ns restroom
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
4/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. near the drive thru window
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed leakingfaucet at plumbing fixture. 3-comp sink
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink with mold-like buildup. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Light not functioning.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
1/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented can.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed toilet functioning improperly. women's restroom
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Light not functioning.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
9/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/7/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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