Hot Rods Country Bbq, 18430 Livingston Ave, Lutz, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HOT RODS COUNTRY BBQ
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 18430 Livingston Ave, Lutz, FL 33549
License #: 3911685
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 1/30/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **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. Walk in cooler.
1/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.(20 seconds) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.(walk in cooler - milk)
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(kitchen reach in) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.(20 seconds)
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(do not cover food while cooling)
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(kitchen reach in cooler)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen)
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.(front)
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(no date)
3/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(kitchen reach in)
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.(cutting board)
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher with no approved inspection tag.(ABC - hallway, rear) For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(walk in cooler)
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(no date - front)
10/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee wearing/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.(front)
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Correctec On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.(kitchen)
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(front counter)
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Light not functioning.(kitchen area)
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
10/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
7/1/2010Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(walk in cooler)
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(kitchen reach in)
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. (above oven) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(front counter) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in kitchen area.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed.
  • Critical. Current Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 6/29/10.
4/29/2010Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(kitchen reach in)
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler - eggs)
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler - eggs)
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(in bulk food container by walk in cooler)
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(no date)
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.(kitchen handsink)
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(kitchen sink)
11/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/27/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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