Big John Ala B B Q, 5707 40 St, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BIG JOHN ALA B B Q
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5707 40 St, Tampa, FL 33610-3859
License #: 3900846
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 07/22/2014

Ratings Summary

Based on 1 vote

Overall Rating:
****•
4.5
Ratings in categories:
Food:
*****
5.0
Service:
*****
5.0
Price:
*****
5.0
Ambience:
***
3.0
Cleanliness:
*****
5.0

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
07/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.mens rest room
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
6/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
1/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
11/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Observed: Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • High Priority - Observed: Live, small flying insects in food storage area.
  • Basic - Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
6/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
11/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
7/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.in door frame
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.outside wall under chimney
2/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed dirtyutensils/equipment stored in clean drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
8/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.under 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
6/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.water filters
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.front line
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.front line
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.behind soda dispenser
12/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.raw meat above potatoes and onions in walk in cooler
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
8/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs on top shelf in reach-in
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.sugar
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.front line
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen ,front line
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.,kitchen ,front line
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. front line
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. Expired 2/1/10
5/5/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law. sugar
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.freezer
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. after pulling up pants
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. after pulling up pants returned to preparing sauces
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. in reach-in
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.preparation area,employees restroom ,front service area
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. preparation areas ,employees restroom ,front service area
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.on cleaning cart
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
2/16/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 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.
1/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/14/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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1 User Review:

Anthony Lang

Added on Apr 13, 2016 1:36 AM
IP: 66.87.149.xxx
Visited on Apr 3, 2016 7:00 PM
Food:
*****
Service:
*****
Price:
*****
Ambience:
***
Cleanliness:
*****
Became violently ill from diagnosed food poisoning after eating ribs, potato salad, and cole slaw. Spent 9 days in the hospital recovering from episode.
Would you recommend BIG JOHN ALA B B Q to others? No
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