Ballyhoo Grill, 7604 Erlich Rd, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BALLYHOO GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7604 Erlich Rd, Tampa, FL 33625
License #: 3911681
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 11/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on glue trap **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage or debris on floor under, around, or behind equipment in bar. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Standing water in pipe by hand sink in prep area **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Aluminum pans in storage room **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Red sauce 127° cheese sauce 110° (142°and138°) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Ice bin by bar area with debris is ice. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Metal buckets in handsink by bar area **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Lettuce cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. This violation must be corrected by Jan 10,2015 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. This violation must be corrected by Jan 10,2015 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by Jan 10,2015 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
11/10/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in sugar container
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches in prep area
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid on reach in cooler on cooks line
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Souf let cups
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.cooks line
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Sugar per manager
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Pitcher of water, cooks line
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
07/01/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Bulk oil
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Back cook's line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cedar planks/shims not purchased from approved source. Purchased from Home Depot, not able to identify if the planks are untreated.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Walk in cooler and around drain cook's line
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza cutter **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Bread Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Pizza Reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Back oven area.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes 57 **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Raw fish cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shucked oysters 47°, corrective action taken removed oysters from Reach in cooler and iced down in Walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hamburgers 47° corrective action taken, iced down hamburgers.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook's line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. All tcs foods have been removed from Reach in cooler on cook's line/breading station.
2/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar storage container **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knife 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Seasoned flour. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above oven.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Expo line under steam table.
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Crab
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Behind bar **Corrected On-Site**
8/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Back door entrance.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives in dishroom
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cook's line.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table y no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw beef on top, RTE/ potato salad.
  • High Priority - Raw fish cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. reach in cooler, corrective actions taken , iced portioned fish, adjusted thermostat.
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. corrective action taken , iced down chicken and steaks, removed items not needed for immediate service.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Portioned fish Reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front cook's line.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
4/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. non handle container used as scoop in chowder in walkin cooler.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. sautee pan/flour bin.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. fish reach in cooler.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. fish reach in cooler, reach in cooler/cook's line.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. knife.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cook's line. Corrected On Site. iced down all phf with ice under the product and ice bags ontop of products.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. shrimp. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw fish stored above rte stone crab.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. aluminum pans/storage area.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. handles bulk lettuce container/walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. spray bottle/grill, dishroom, bar area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. cook's line.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottles.
11/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in cooler.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. walkin freezer
6/13/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen line.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. handwash sink cook's line .
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. flour. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. walkin freezer
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. cook's line
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cuttingboard
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed exhaust system operated with filters removed. For reporting purposes only. grill.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. entrance to kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler, hamburger rolls.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. soup/sauce walkin cooler
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair walkin freezer door.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. corrective action taken was to ice down all items out of temperature .
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. crepes, walkin freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. cook's line
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. uncooked bacon.
  • Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. oysters over produce. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottles .
6/12/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture. reach in/fish
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. cook's line
  • Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of ice, food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. walkin freezer.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. behind bar
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. walkin freezer door, doesn't close properly.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. pesto/oil. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife/dishroom.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. service well/bar.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottles.
2/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cook's line.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.cook's line.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.cook's line.
  • Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cook's line.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. 22 quart containers, ice bucket.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves, handling garbage cans, in between changing of gloves.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. dishroom.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. water softner salt.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. bar.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. corrective action taken.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. behind bar.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sqeeze bottles.
9/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. backroom/ice machiine area.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cook's line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. expo sink.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. server handled cut lemons.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. freezer.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. souffle cups/ large togo boxes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. soup/rice expo area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. cook's knives.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottles. Corrected On Site.
6/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken next raw beef.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed backflow/backsiphonage device does not meet construction/installation/maintenance/inspection/testing standards prescribed.
1/18/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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