717, 717 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: 717
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 717 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
License #: 3912313
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 08/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Near stove.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
08/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar area
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Back kitchen area
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Service and cooksline.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Near slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On cooksline.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.on cooksline
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
5/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Near dish wash and cooksline area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Large container of rice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives on cooksline - Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Near dish wash area
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles on cooksline
11/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food stored on floor in wak in freezer.
  • Critical - Improper storage of raw meats.COS
  • Critical - Observed mold-like substance in ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed open beverage on food prep area.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Unlabeled food removed from original container.
  • Critical - observed potentially hazardous foods held at greater than 41 degrees fran height.COS
7/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Near dish machine
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Box if food reachin freezer
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Near stove
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw lamb next to cooked vegetable. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In kitchen area
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large containers in dry storage Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Small containers near stove
4/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Bar area
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. Kitchen
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Ice walkin freezer
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cooks washing kniives in handwash sink
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw pork over cooked pasta walkin cooler
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Upstairs stockroom
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Bar area
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Wzlkin cooler
  • Waste line clogged at soda gun holster. Bar area
12/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. lexans melted
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar area
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. prep kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walkin freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. upstairs
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
6/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, front RIC Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, bar area
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, by coffee urns
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, by ice machine
  • Critical - Observed an beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, in back kitchen area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, hood filter in cooksline area
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, hood filter in dish area
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, beer cooler
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, by cooksline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in ceiling, over WIC
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, RIC
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, WIC
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cheese and turkey inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. sauce in steam table.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside reachin cooler near stove.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. in bar area. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. containers on dish rack.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. plates on dish rack.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. near dishwashing area.
1/19/2011Routine - 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. cheese
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. hamburger patties above dressings in reachin coolers Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. rice-storage room
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. 3-comp. styrofoam to-go boxes
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. cups
6/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/26/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. lid door on reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. desert cooler
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. oven
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knifes Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. handsink in prep/ dishroom area
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 5/25/10.
3/25/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bag in box sodas -upstairs
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. oven
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. employee bathroom
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. near walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. bar area Corrected On Site.
12/21/2009Routine - 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.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bag in box soda/ upstairs
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.ovens
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. by 3-comp sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
9/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 3-comp sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. desert reachin
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. employee bathroom
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Bar Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. and lights above front kitchen
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. soap- bar area Corrected On Site.
7/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/11/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/26/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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