Hungry Howie's Pizza And Subs, 1500 N 34 St, St Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HUNGRY HOWIE'S PIZZA AND SUBS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1500 N 34 St, St Petersburg, FL 33713-5460
License #: 6209488
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 3/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In back prep area above coffin cooler
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Throughout
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. On conveyor belt of pizza impinger
3/17/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of cheese on the floor in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In back prep area above coffin cooler
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Throughout
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Chicken tender 46°, cooked pasta 45°, mozzarella cheese 46°, ham 46°. Walk in cooler holding foods at 45°-46°
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. On conveyor belt of pizza impinger
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of 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. Walk in cooler holding TCS foods at 45°-46°
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
3/13/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Throughout kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Rollers on pizza oven.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
11/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.particle board shelves at warewashing area.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Warewashing sinks.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.pizza preparation area.
6/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. No door sweep at back door of adjoining ,unused unit
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Food debris in the gasket grooves.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.Food preparation area.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
1/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Reachin cooler pizza preperation area.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Rack on wheels used for pizza dough.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.pizza cutting area.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.Car board used as a wall to separate pizza oven and foodpreparation area.
12/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.Food containers above triple sinks in warewashing area have wet nesting in the corners of the rim.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Speed racks for dough preperation in the walkin cooler.
  • Observed gaskets with food particle build-up.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Wall under the shelf above food preperation area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Condiment bottles on pizza make cooler.
9/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Cardboard used as a seperator between foodpreparation aa and pizza oven.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Metro racks in warewashing area.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Bag of flour in back room.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
6/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Bathroom.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Cardboard wall at food prep area behind ovens.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Wall at warewashing area in need of paint.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
4/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/11/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Walkin cooler and reachin coolers.
  • Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Condiment bottles at pizza preperation aa.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Pizza coolers.
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.Triple sink warewashing area.
  • Violation: 37-07-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.Around the pizza oven.
  • Violation: 37-09-1 Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.Tile around the triple sinks is painted and peeling.
  • Violation: 37-09-1 Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.Cardboard used as a wall between the oven and food preperation area.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 12/28/10.
1/5/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Walkin cooler and reachin coolers.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Condiment bottles at pizza preperation aa.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Pizza coolers.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.Triple sink warewashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.Cooked pizza boxing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.Around the pizza oven.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.Cardboard used as a wall between the oven and food preperation area.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.Tile around the triple sinks is painted and peeling.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 12/28/10.
10/29/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Replace insulation in deep freezer door.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or grease on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Critical. Observed employee bathroom facility not clean.
  • Observed hole in wall beneath 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed baseboards on bathroom wall in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate on storeroom wall. For reporting purposes only.
4/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered pepperoni in deep freezer between use.
  • Deep freezer insulation is in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage racks.
  • Observed single-service items stored on kitchen/storeroom floors.
  • Critical. Observed employee bathroom facility not clean.
  • Critical. No handwashing signs provided at handsinks used by food employees.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed holes in wall above deep freezer.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet on storeroom wall missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
12/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or grease on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or grease on kitchen storage racks.
  • Critical. Observed employee bathroom facility not clean.
  • Critical. Observed kitchen handwash sink not clean.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottles.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • 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.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
8/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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