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1509 E FOWLER AVE, Tampa FL 33612
Last inspected Aug 2, 2024 · 4 visits since April 2024
□ 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.
APR 24
MAY 24
AUG 24
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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. Provided operator education packet containing cleanup procedure.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Aug 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Mercedes R.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above service window near drive through, discussed with operator.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under equipment, under drive through register. Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above service window near drive through, discussed with operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machines near drive through soiled, discussed with operator.
Aug 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw sewage/waste water on ground of establishment. Ice machine drain not draining and not allowed adequate flow through pipes causing a large pool of water to form in front of the ice machine. Employees turned off ice machine, operator mopped and sanitized at time of inspection. Ice machine no longer has steady drip and ice machine drain no longer flowing onto the floor. Discussed with operator on not turning on ice machine until pipe is clear and accessible to allow proper flow of waste water. Operator states they have called plumber.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fries (96F - Hot Holding) CORRECTED TO 202F
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. Provided operator education packet containing cleanup procedure.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Mercedes R.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in bathroom, discussed with operator.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator provided photo of employee training, discussed with operator on maintaining current training on file at establishment.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above service window near drive through, discussed with operator.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Restroom, discussed with operator.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under equipment, under drive through register. Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above service window near drive through, discussed with operator.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available upon request. Provided operator education packet containing choking poster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machines near drive through soiled, discussed with operator.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service napkins stored on floor, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
May 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cut tomatoes and cheese held on time not time marked, operator time marked at time of inspection.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted. Operator inverted at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on soda box. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Frozen potatoes on floor in walk in freezer.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light over ice bucket. Operator removed ice bucket at time of inspection.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink stopped up in restroom.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Provided operator with education packet containing reporting agreement. Some employees hired within 60 day.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with paperwork.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Leaking pipe in walk in freezer, water is contained in bucket not creating sanitary nuisance.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at handwash sink next to ice machine. Provided operator with hand washing sign at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice cream machine soiled. Gaskets throughout kitchen soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
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