Dairy Queen, 9080 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: DAIRY QUEEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 9080 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, FL 33771
License #: 6213052
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 5/8/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on soap dispenser. (Nearest cake station)
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface.(on pumps for ice cream in walk in cooler)
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. (Mistake ice cream in boxes in freezers)
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.(throughout kitchen) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.(on prep table nearest waffle maker ) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.(lids to containers are cut to allow a ladle to stay in tub with lid on)
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.(under char-broiler)
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.(2 door true )
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner.(cabinets at front serving station broken )
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.(bev air 2 door reach in)
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.(throughout kitchen)
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.(drive thru splatter of chocolate all around bottles and on bottles)
5/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Under flattop gril
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Dripping from compressor, forming ice , walk in freezer
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Above dish drying rack
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. .in between ice cream maker and silver king smoothie refrig , drive thru area
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Under and behind fryers
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Next to Blizzard blender, front line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Ice cream topping station, front line
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Behind Duke hot holding cabinet
  • Basic - walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Measured 82°, drive thru area
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen
  • Intermediate - Interior of prepped ice cream cake freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Multiple locations: Cake decorating station, smoothie station, ice cream topping station on front line, smoothie station, drive thru area,
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Multiple locations **Corrected On-Site**
11/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Logo cup inside box of bulk topping , walk in freezer
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Side of fryers
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Under grill
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Cases of asst products
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to waffle iron
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dry storage area
  • Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Employee drinks stored in cooler next to smoothie ingredients
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water measured at 88°, next to blizzard machine
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Chest freezer
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Not set up at any work station
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Drive thru window
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cake decorating cooler
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Multiple locations
6/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Opened case of Dilly Bar boxes, dry storage area
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of asst items, walk in cooler, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Under,behind fryers
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Spigot under handwashing sink, drive thru window
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Condiment dispensing nozzles
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Under containers of toppings , front line
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue. Icing, cake decorating cooler
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Can missing label
1/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces not cleaned after being contaminationed. soiled stainless steel shake cups left on counter overnight; drive thru window area
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Repeat Violation. 03/07/12; 10/20/11; 07/21/11
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. drive thru window
  • Critical - Observed buildup of debris on condiment/sauce dispensing nozzles. multiple locations
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. case of cones
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. multiple locations
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. containing tooping ; front counter
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. drive thru window area
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. bottom of chest freezer next to fry station
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. choc sauce residue drips onto exposed sleeves of take out containers ; front counter
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. cases of multiple items - banana split dish, orange julius cups
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees. fail to consistently provide hot water at handwash sinks in both restrooms and at drive thru window/front counter.
9/17/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. both restrooms - turned off at spigot under sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Light not functioning. one bulb - women's restroom
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood filters - above fry station
  • Critical - Observed buildup of debris on condiment dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits. blizzaerd flavor treat machine
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. continental cooler
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. crumbs in bottom of master bilt cake freezer
3/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. turned off at spigot under sink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. under grill
  • Critical - Observed buildup of debris on condiment dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. walk in freezer - located outside bldg
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. case of cones
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits. topping dispensers
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. drive thru window
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. straws; drink cup holders
10/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. measured at 10 ppm [wiping cloths] Corrected On Site. recheck 100ppm
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. dripping on to food storage rack [walk in freezer]
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. turned off at spigot below sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handsink used for purposes other than the designated use. food items in handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water. Corrected On Site. hot water restored
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. under 3 comp sink due to leak NOTE: plumber on call
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. bottom cabinet of ice cream machine
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. drive thru window
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. decorating station
  • Observed leaking faucet at handsink
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. under 3 comp sink
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in bathroom. urinal in men's restroom Corrected On Site. unit flushed
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. cake contaminated by condensation from dripping fan in walk in freezer Corrected On Site. cake discarded
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. condensation from walk in freezer fan dripped onto cooling cake Corrected On Site. stop sale
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
7/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. dripping condensation in walk in freezer
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. under grill
  • Critical - Observed buildup of debris on soft serve dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of debris on condiment dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits. toppings containers [drive thru area]
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. drive thru window area
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. cases of drink cups
3/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop on cloth surface on shelf above ice machine Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. cook line
  • Critical. Observed buildup of debris on condiment dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. 'hot' water measured at 75 degr F [both restrooms]
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
12/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. waffle batter discarded
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. caae of cookie pieces [walk in freezer]
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ass't cases of ice cream toppings [walk in freezer]
  • Critical. Observed handsink used for purposes other than the designated use. ice cream product dumped into handwash sink [drive thru window]
  • Critical. Observed buildup of debris on condiment dispensing nozzles.[kitchen]
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. [ piping gels]
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. under grill
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. case of cake dome/base
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. employee beverages stored on wire rack/shelf above open/exsed case of plastic spoons
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. measured at 86 degr F [both restrooms & drive thru window]
  • Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. ice buildup under condenser [walk in freezer]
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. kitchen
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor. ass't ice cream topp9ngs
  • Light not functioning. above chest freezer
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. deep fat fryer cleaner [unlabeled white powder]
8/9/2010Routine - 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.(cole slaw and dressing in styrofoam cups)
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.( throughout )
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(wate filter at ice machine dated 12-18-09)
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.(rubber spatuallas)
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.(0 ppm in 3 compartment sink)
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.( below 50ppm in sanitizer buckets)
  • Critical. Observed buildup of rust in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.(back door has gaps)
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.(hoods above fryers)
4/21/2010Routine - 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.(sliced meat in walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Commercially processed food not reheated to 135 degrees Fahrenheit for hot holding.(chili in steamtable at 124, reheated in microwave to 135) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in freezer) Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.(ice cream toppings )
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.(inside of ice machine has duct tape that is peeling and chipping)
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.(0 ppm at 3 compartment sink)
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.(ladies restroom ) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(ladies restroom ) Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.(ladies restroom sink) Corrected On Site.
  • Drain cover(s) missing.( at mop sink)
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(both hand sinks) Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.(near drive through window area)
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.(hood above fryers)
1/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
10/2/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer)
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in freezer)
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.(employee touching food contact surface of metal cover used in mixing ice cream)
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(small reach in cooler in prep area)
  • Observed wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.(used to wipe ice cream containers)
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.(shake mixer)
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.(small frosting reach in cooler)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(sandwich trays not inverted )
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.(blocked by wiping cloths and utensils in front area)
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(both hand sinks) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in wall.(small holes in wall near can opener)
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.(hoods above fryers)
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(above clean dish rack)
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
7/29/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/12/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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