Bruce's Chicago Grill & Dog House, 7733 Ulmerton Rd #3, Largo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BRUCE'S CHICAGO GRILL & DOG HOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7733 Ulmerton Rd #3, Largo, FL 33771
License #: 6209145
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 10/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm chlorine, 0ppm quaternary ammonium. Wiping cloth observed stored in soapy water near hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. (Cooked onions 91°F). Corrective action reheating.
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. (In ice bath, one thermometer reads 28°F and another reads 26°F ) **Corrected On-Site**
10/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment doors and handles , reach in coolers, cook line
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler , cook line - no foods inside unit
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Top of 4 drawer cooler, Under sandwich press and slicer
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Measured 10ppm, recheck 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
1/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Sleeve of foam cups **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Measured 0 ppm, recheck 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
8/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler ail to maintain foods at 41?. ( note: no food being stored inside unit)
  • Intermediate - Interior of oven soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Bottom of frigidaire freezer
4/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. cook line NOTE: unit down for repair; no food inside cooler
6/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. set up to wash; sanitize; rinse
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. one individ tomato Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed leaking fauce at handwash sink
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. gallon jug of milk
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. 'greased lightning' brand on shelf next to condiments Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 11/30/11.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cream broc soup
9/26/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for wiping cloths 10ppm Corrected On Site. recheck 50ppm
  • Observed build-up of food debris, on nonfood-contact surface. crumbs under grill
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under 2 door true cooler
6/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. bread storage freezer
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. gallon jug of milk Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. cracked/chipped plastic food storage containers Corrected On Site. discarded
1/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). corned beef, brisket measured at 70 degr F
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. gallon jug of milk
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk sugar bin
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. corned beef, pastrami measured at 70 degr F stop sale Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. front display cooler [ambient temp 70 degr F] stop sale issued on corned beef & brisket
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
10/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Pre-flushed, scraped, soaked
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Critical. Current license properly displayed
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
6/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. condiment containers on cooks line not marked of contents
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. tongs hanging on oven doors
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.at employee hand sink
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorene sanitizing solution more than 100 ppm
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
3/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/10/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/29/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 3/4/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 12/29/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 12/29/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/1/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 9/24/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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