Hungry Howies, 2501 Sr 60 E, Valrico, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HUNGRY HOWIES
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2501 Sr 60 E, Valrico, FL 33594
License #: 3910639
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 07/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
07/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bulk olives
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Bulk tubs of shredded mozzarella
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
5/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen, bulk container of sauce
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
1/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Bulk sauce bin
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.ham
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.dressing cups
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored, sanitizing bucket on floor
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
8/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. With green liquid on trash can in kitchen
3/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning.empty mop bucket after each use
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. pepsi cooler
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
11/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walkin coolers -onion s
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.reachin coolers on make line
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
5/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/29/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on clean containers.
  • Violation: 33-16-1 Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Violation: 34-10-1 Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Violation: 41B-03-1 Observed unlabeled spray bottle - glass cleaner in spray bottle next to prep cooler not labeled.
  • 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.
12/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on clean containers.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees - kitchen.
  • 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.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle - glass cleaner in spray bottle next to prep cooler not labeled.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/11/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Using foam bowl without handle in cheese container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening - anchovies and ham in the reach-in-cooler not date marked after opening.
4/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Label the squeeze bottles with the common names of their contents.
  • Observed non-bagged garbage in dumpster. Securely seal all garbage bags before placing them into the dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Keep dumpster lids closed.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Clen up the trash from the ground around the dumpster.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Label the spray bottles of cleaners with the common names of their contents. Corrected On Site.
9/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. onions in walkin coolers
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. walkin coolers
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
6/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. handlle in lettuce Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. cloths need to be stored in sanitizer bucket not on prep unit cutting board
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. robitussin on prep shelf-medicine needs to be stored away from foods and prep areas Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. spray bottles need to be marked as to what is in them -four different bottles
  • 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. fire extinguishers on shelf on front counter
3/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. gatoraide
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
12/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. several bottles
  • 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.
9/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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