Hungry Howies #222, 226 Tamiami Trl, Punta Gorda, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HUNGRY HOWIES #222
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 226 Tamiami Trl, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
License #: 1801866
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 11/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Salad station.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Pizza station.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container for flour, label worn/washed off.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • 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 - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several food items in WIC not date marked.
11/04/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee on prep table and drink in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Pizza station.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of debris in mixer bowl.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
08/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle stored in ready to eat food. Spices.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Lid to chest freezer cracked, exposing insulation.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Near salad station.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical rack.
3/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine door.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. With black like substance.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
9/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/11/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Spices **Warning**
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Entrance to kitchen **Warning**
  • High Priority - 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, 1940 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. Expired 12/01/12. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On cookline **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pastas in walk in cooler **Warning**
1/7/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.observed @ 0 ppm Corrected On Site.observed 75 ppm
  • 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
  • Observed dumpster rusted out on bottom.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.observed flour container unclean
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.observed unused equipmebt outside reach in cooler
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.observed rear doors no self closure
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/8/2012Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/8/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - BATHROOM NOT ENCLOSED WITH TIGHT-FITTING, SELF-CLOSING DOORS.
  • CARBON DIOXIDE/HELLIM TANKS NOT ADEQUATELY SECURED.
  • Critical - ESTABLISHMENT OPERATION WITHOUT A CURRENT HOTEL AND RESTAURANT LICENSE. OBSERVED OPERATING WITHOUT CURRENT LICENSE.
  • Critical - NO CONSPICUOUSLY LOCATED THERMOMETER IN HOLDING UNIT. SALAD BOX COUNTER AREA.
  • NO PLAN REVIEW SUBMITTED AND RENOVATIONS IN PROGRESS. OBSERVED RESTAURANT OPERATING AT LOCATION. OWNER MUST SUBMIT PLANS AND BE APPROVED AND LICENSED WITHIN 60 DAYS. THIS VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY : 10/16/2012
  • Critical - OBSERVED AN UNCOVERED ELECTRICAL BOX. FOR REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY
8/16/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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