Salems Gyros & Subs, 2015 N 50th Street, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SALEMS GYROS & SUBS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2015 N 50th Street, Tampa, FL 33619
License #: 3904651
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 07/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice buckets on floor **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Low grout cook line
  • Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Outside dry storage
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Shortening
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Single door on cookline
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cook line
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Outside food storage
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken over raw fish **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 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 - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photocopies
07/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
1/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/9/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. **Corrected On-Site** **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. Cold cuts in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By 3 comp sink **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
7/8/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
  • Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Cooked chicken not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By 3 comp sink
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Pre-cooked chicken on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
3/18/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/10/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 12-9-12.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. seasoned flour
10/9/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. before putting on gloves
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
7/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener.
2/15/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 2-1-12.
  • 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 encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination.
  • Observed nonhandled containers used in food storage.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. shrimp Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.plastic forks, spoons
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
12/1/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning. empty mop bucket after each use
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
9/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. prep kitchen
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. drawers on cooks line
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. book bag Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. lunch meat, cheese Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation.
6/6/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen handsink - towel dispenser located to far away from sink.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. plaatic mug stored on shelf above flour mix for chicken Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. kitchen
  • Critical - Observed employee dry hands on cloth towel after washing.
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. chicken bucket
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. spices
  • Observed nonhandled containers used in food storage. plastic cups stored in spices Repeat Violation.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Repeat Violation. purse, clothing
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. ham, cheese Repeat Violation.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives - kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. front counter Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation.
5/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint. all kitchen staff
2/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cheese
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. seasoning
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. squid
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. do not wash hands with gloves on.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. all kitchen staff
  • Observed nonhandled containers used in food storage.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces not cleaned after being contaminationed. sugar scoop
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knifes stored between reach in cooler on cooks line
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. storage for cleaning items (prep room) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. ladies bathroom
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. prep room
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only. no nozzle to cover charcoal gas grill.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 2-15-11.
12/15/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. ham, cheese
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. salt, flour
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. shrimp Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. cases of tomatoes in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. reachin coolers Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
7/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.shelves in walk in cooler
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
6/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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