Tgi Fridays, 18001 Highwoods Preserve Pkwy, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TGI FRIDAYS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 18001 Highwoods Preserve Pkwy, Tampa, FL 33647
License #: 3912708
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 6/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shakers at cook line.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Hallway to dumpster - exterior.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Garbage or debris on floor under, around, or behind equipment in bar.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cook line.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date - ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
6/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Bag in box area.
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Hood filter not tightly closed together from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - One reach-in cooler at cook line not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrective action taken - food moved to walk in freezer.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Raw pork cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrective action taken - food moved to walk in freezer.
9/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Front server's station.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Spray hose at 3 compartment sink.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in kitchen and bar area.
7/18/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Hood filter not tightly closed together from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Mop sink - splitter.
3/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.(rear prep line)
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.(20 seconds)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(cook line)
10/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.(dish washing area)
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed moldy air conditioning vent covers.(storeroom)
6/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(inside bulk food containers) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water with sanitizer less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed silence light lighted on fire alarm control panel. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with black debris in dishwashing area.
12/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soiled walk in and reach in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - One cold holding equipment at cook line incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(ice build-up)
8/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Fire alarm system not tested/inspected annually. For reporting purposes only.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.(20 seconds)
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.(bar)
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink - splitter and dish washing area) Repeat Violation.
3/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(storeroom)
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink/eye wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink - splitter)
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(bar) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
10/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(ice cream scoop) Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(6/09)
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.(walk in cooler door area)
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.(walk in coolers and freezer)
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed moldy ceiling.(walk in cooler fan area)
7/7/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(water softener - salt container) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.(bar) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed trouble/alarm light lighted on fire alarm control panel. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
3/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(no date)
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(storeroom)
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.(cook line) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
9/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/10/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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