BOSTON MARKET #80
5501 E FOWLER AVE, Tampa FL 33617
Last inspected Jul 28, 2023 · 6 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JUL 23
JUL 23
Observed: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches in plastic bin near prep table. Priority: High Priority
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Priority: Intermediate
Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. hand sink by front line Priority: Intermediate
Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Equipment in poor repair. observed damaged walk in cooler door Priority: Basic
Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Floors not maintained smooth and durable. observed missing grout throughout kitchen and allowing for the buildup of water and food debris. Creating breeding ground for flies Priority: Basic
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Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Priority: Basic
Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood system Priority: Basic
Jul 28, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly on box holding soda syrup. 7 live flies on wall inside drive through window. 2 live flies on tile wall above make table. 3 live flies near prep table. 27 live flies by mop sink. 6 live flies in prep area. 40 live flies under three compartment sink. Priority: High Priority
Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 1 dead lizard by front counter shelving. Observed 1 live spider on floor near lobby door. Observed 7 live ants on tile wall near prep table, 10 live ants on soda bibb lines, 20 live ants inside styrofoam cooler in dry storage area. Observed 100 fly larvae under three compartment sink. Observed 27 dead flies in light fixtures in dry storage area. Priority: High Priority
Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches in plastic bin near prep table. Priority: High Priority
Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Priority: Intermediate
Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Priority: Intermediate
Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. hand sink by front line Priority: Intermediate
Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Equipment in poor repair. observed damaged walk in cooler door Priority: Basic
Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Floors not maintained smooth and durable. observed missing grout throughout kitchen and allowing for the buildup of water and food debris. Creating breeding ground for flies Priority: Basic
Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Priority: Basic
Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood system Priority: Basic
Jul 27, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 15 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly on box holding soda syrup. 7 live flies on wall inside drive through window. 2 live flies on tile wall above make table. 3 live flies near prep table. 27 live flies by mop sink. 6 live flies in prep area. 40 live flies under three compartment sink. Priority: High Priority
Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 1 dead lizard by front counter shelving. Observed 1 live spider on floor near lobby door. Observed 7 live ants on tile wall near prep table, 10 live ants on soda bibb lines, 20 live ants inside styrofoam cooler in dry storage area. Observed 100 fly larvae under three compartment sink. Observed 27 dead flies in light fixtures in dry storage area. Priority: High Priority
Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches in plastic bin near prep table. Priority: High Priority
Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 41 rodent droppings in dry storage area floor. Priority: High Priority
Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Priority: Intermediate
Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold buildup inside of warmer by salad station Priority: Intermediate
Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Priority: Intermediate
Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. hand sink by front line Priority: Intermediate
Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents on cook line and prep area Priority: Basic
Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Equipment in poor repair. observed damaged walk in cooler door Priority: Basic
Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind equipment on cook line and in prep area Priority: Basic
Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Floors not maintained smooth and durable. observed missing grout throughout kitchen and allowing for the buildup of water and food debris. Creating breeding ground for flies Priority: Basic
Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Priority: Basic
Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood system Priority: Basic
Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On cook line and prep areas. Priority: Basic
Jul 27, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 16 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ ownership chanced from Boston Market Corp Priority: High Priority
Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly on box holding soda syrup. 7 live flies on wall inside drive through window. 2 live flies on tile wall above make table. 3 live flies near prep table. 27 live flies by mop sink. 6 live flies in prep area. 40 live flies under three compartment sink. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 1 dead lizard by front counter shelving. Observed 1 live spider on floor near lobby door. Observed 7 live ants on tile wall near prep table, 10 live ants on soda bibb lines, 20 live ants inside styrofoam cooler in dry storage area. Observed 100 fly larvae under three compartment sink. Observed 27 dead flies in light fixtures in dry storage area. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches in plastic bin near prep table. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 41 rodent droppings in dry storage area floor. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold buildup inside of warmer by salad station Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. hand sink by front line Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents on cook line and prep area Priority: Basic
Observed: Equipment in poor repair. observed damaged walk in cooler door Priority: Basic
Observed: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind equipment on cook line and in prep area Priority: Basic
Observed: Floors not maintained smooth and durable. observed missing grout throughout kitchen and allowing for the buildup of water and food debris. Creating breeding ground for flies Priority: Basic
Observed: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Priority: Basic
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood system Priority: Basic
Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On cook line and prep areas. Priority: Basic
Jul 26, 2023Administrative determination recommendedComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ ownership chanced from Boston Market Corp Priority: High Priority
Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly on box holding soda syrup. 7 live flies on wall inside drive through window. 2 live flies on tile wall above make table. 3 live flies near prep table. 27 live flies by mop sink. 6 live flies in prep area. 40 live flies under three compartment sink. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 1 dead lizard by front counter shelving. Observed 1 live spider on floor near lobby door. Observed 7 live ants on tile wall near prep table, 10 live ants on soda bibb lines, 20 live ants inside styrofoam cooler in dry storage area. Observed 100 fly larvae under three compartment sink. Observed 27 dead flies in light fixtures in dry storage area. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches in plastic bin near prep table. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 41 rodent droppings in dry storage area floor. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold buildup inside of warmer by salad station Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. hand sink by front line Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents on cook line and prep area Priority: Basic
Observed: Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on prep sink Priority: Basic
Observed: Equipment in poor repair. observed damaged walk in cooler door Priority: Basic
Observed: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind equipment on cook line and in prep area Priority: Basic
Observed: Floors not maintained smooth and durable. observed missing grout throughout kitchen and allowing for the buildup of water and food debris. Creating breeding ground for flies Priority: Basic
Observed: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Priority: Basic
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood system Priority: Basic
Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On cook line and prep areas. Priority: Basic
Jul 26, 2023Administrative determination recommendedComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly on box holding soda syrup. 7 live flies on wall inside drive through window. 2 live flies on tile wall above make table. 3 live flies near prep table. 27 live flies by mop sink. 6 live flies in prep area. 40 live flies under three compartment sink. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 1 dead lizard by front counter shelving. Observed 1 live spider on floor near lobby door. Observed 7 live ants on tile wall near prep table, 10 live ants on soda bibb lines, 20 live ants inside styrofoam cooler in dry storage area. Observed 100 fly larvae under three compartment sink. Observed 27 dead flies in light fixtures in dry storage area. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches in plastic bin near prep table. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 41 rodent droppings in dry storage area floor. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold buildup inside of warmer by salad station Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. hand sink by front line Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents on cook line and prep area Priority: Basic
Observed: Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on prep sink Priority: Basic
Observed: Equipment in poor repair. observed damaged walk in cooler door Priority: Basic
Observed: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind equipment on cook line and in prep area Priority: Basic
Observed: Floors not maintained smooth and durable. observed missing grout throughout kitchen and allowing for the buildup of water and food debris. Creating breeding ground for flies Priority: Basic
Observed: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Priority: Basic
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood system Priority: Basic
Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On cook line and prep areas. Priority: Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.