Hooters Of South Tampa, 4420 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HOOTERS OF SOUTH TAMPA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4420 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611
License #: 3912705
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 01/21/2011

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

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  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. not consistant in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. beer, walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. lemons , waite station area.
  • Critical. Observed cloth gloves contacting ready-to-eat food. under lemons , waite station .
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in shrimp boil seasoning , dry storage area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. in salad prep area.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in salad area.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
01/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. sauces
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. gaskets front line
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. prep area on line.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. wait stations Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back kitchen sink.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorine at wiping cloths at over 300ppm.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
07/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. can of hooters baked beans.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. dressings , cheese, walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. coffee.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. chipped plastic pans.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. missing.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by blue baskets tooth picks and crackers.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at salad prep employee handwash sink.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. waite station .
4/7/2010Routine - 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.not consistant , in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. sauses.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walkin freezer.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. in sauce in salad prep cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. on end of cooks line.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. at bar area.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by garbage can and trays .
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dishwash area.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in salad prep.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. by soda boxes.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. over dishwasher.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. w/ condements in waite station area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. in chemical storge area.
11/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. without running water.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. holders.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. at mop sink.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by trays and garbage can in salad prep area.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in dishwash area.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
7/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/19/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/10/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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