Grill Smith, 1108 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Grill Smith
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1108 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33629
License #: 3915893
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 09/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of juice, bar area
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Large tins **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled wet wiping cloth placed in use with fresh solution.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose , mop sink
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand-washing, spoons and equipment
  • Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **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. Meatloaf
09/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 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. Back kitchen area.
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chipped lids in walkin cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food /ice contaminated by unsanitized equipment. Soda gun hose in ice for service at bar area
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Soup **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Large tins
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • 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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand-washing, pitcher stored in front line employee line
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar and Waite station Employee hand wash sinks.
  • Intermediate - Pans of cooling potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods stacked on top of one another. Cream potatoes.
6/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. At bar area
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar area
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand-washing . Pitcher stored in sink
2/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Red wine vinegar , dry storage area
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 51° **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. St bar employee hand wash sink
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
11/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lexans
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gaskets torn/in disrepair. Cook line
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line and bulk food containers.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Strainers for pasta **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
4/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Employee restroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near service station.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Near walkin cooler.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. On cooksline.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Near dishwasher.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
7/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. trash can pitcher in front of hand sink on cookline.
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. in waitress station. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. at Y on mop sink.
4/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by glass trays.
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • 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.
9/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical - Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Critical - Toxic items properly stored
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical - Cross-contamination, equipment, personnel, storage
  • Critical - Gas appliances - properly installed, maintained
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical - Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
3/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans of pumkin filling
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked on cream in front RIC
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor box of potatoes
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin/rust
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles/holders
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried , pans in back area
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers/inside wine WIC and bathroom light not sheilded
  • Wet mop not hung to dry in restroom
8/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. can of artichoke piceses.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. boxes of wine in wine cooler.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. missing over grill area.
  • Wet wiping cloths not laundered daily.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. in bar ares.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in wine cooler.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
5/6/2010Routine - 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. milk , cream.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. not consistant .
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. front cooks line.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. front cooks line.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. breads .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. / soda gun holder, bar area.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
1/25/2010Routine - 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. in walkin cooler, not consistant .
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. at bar area.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. large tea urns.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar area.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked in waite station area.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at bar area.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. at bar area.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. by back door.
9/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/6/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/2/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/26/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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