Wet Willies, 615 Channelside Dr Ste 116a, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WET WILLIES
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 615 Channelside Dr Ste 116a, Tampa, FL 33602
License #: 3916389
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 09/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
09/10/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In large ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Near back exit door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken made on 7/4/14 in reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Approx 5 pounds of cooked chicken tenders in reach in cooler **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals spray bottles stored underneath prep table with slicer. **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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Stands at back exit door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
07/09/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Fan cover on ice machine in back kitchen area has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In dry storage area near exit door.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Frozen Deli meat on prep table.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Stands. **Repeat Violation**
3/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table near slicer.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Bicycle in kitchen area.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Cup with no handle in dry ice mix near walk in cooler
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. At bar area
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. On table near slicer
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**
10/22/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. On cooksline under cooking equipment
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Over slicer in kitchen.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Condiments storage rack.
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. By bar area
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Near ovens.
  • Exit door blocked by table/chairs. For reporting purposes only.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area.
5/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen area
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table in kitchen near slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Buckets of cheese and pickles. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. On top of storage rack. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
9/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
7/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.oven
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
5/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. In bar area. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. In bucket w food build uo on prep table
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reachin cooler frontline kitchen area.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. In bar area
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. On daiquiris mixer table
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Microwave
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under prep table in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Drink mix in large buckets in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. In dry storage area (Boxes of soft serve)
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. In kitchen and bar ice machine
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed many live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed personal care item stored on food prep table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored with no lids on full bottles.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food on cooks line area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. At mop sink.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In kitchen area
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Not consistant - reachin cooler frontline.
12/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, bar area
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb, (backflow prevention device) missing at splitter on mopsink
3/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name inconsistent in RIC
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils, pots and pans by hws
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored, hanging at hws at bar
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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.
8/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. chili
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottles
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. limes- bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. 3-comp sink, drain broken
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
6/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. spatula
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Non-prewrapped utensils not properly presented.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
1/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area and kitchen
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. blocked by ladder and numberous other items
9/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/21/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/27/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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