Hungry Howie's #241, 1144 John Sims Pkwy, Niceville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: HUNGRY HOWIE'S #241
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1144 John Sims Pkwy, Niceville, FL 32578
License #: 5602943
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 07/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Dusty fan on counter where pizzas are cut.
  • 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 - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom, behind pizza rack table.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage at 45°f in makeline for less 4 hours.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler with accumulation of water, salad reachin cooler.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees, Mike. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler top soiled with food debris, salad cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
07/08/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing, behind table that holds pizza pans.
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza sauce in container on counter 51°f for less than 4 hours, moved to walkin cooler. Pizza sauce in walkin cooler at 45°f, establishment had just received delivery so door was open. Unit is working correctly.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Degreaser next to slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler makeline top soiled with accumulation of food residue, salad reachin.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, degreaser.
6/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Men's restroom out of order due to replacement of pipes. Materials are being purchased and work will begin. There is another working restroom available.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, cup in the sugar.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station, cup carriers and pizza boxes in storage room.
  • Basic - Wall/unit by rear door soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, sugar.
  • High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled phone then proceeded to food preparation.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
2/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, sandwich cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items, bleach bottle hanging next to cup lids. **Corrected On-Site**
10/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. (Cases of flour) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dusty/soiled air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored on counter not covered.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
4/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/31/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Observed Food Manager Certification expired.
  • Observed business license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - Observed can opener dirty.
  • Critical - Observed cold table unit not maintaining product at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below.
  • Observed drain under three compartment sink has a leak.
  • Observed exterior of food tubs dirty.
  • Observed fan guard dirty in walk-in cooler.
  • Observed floors under equipment dirty.
  • Critical - Observed food held over 41 degrees Fahrenheit for more than 4 hours (sausage and ground beef). Stop Sale issued.
  • Critical - Observed gap under back door / light shining through.
  • Observed hood system needs cleaning.
  • Observed mop stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed no proof of Employee Training.
  • Critical - Observed no test kit available for sanitizer used (QUAT).
  • Observed outside of Ice machine dirty.
  • Critical - Observed sausage and ground beef at temperatures above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage at 37? and Ground Beef at 38?.
  • Observed shelves in walk-in cooler rusting.
  • Observed storage area by back door not properly lit.
  • Observed to-go cup lids not inverted when stored.
  • Observed walk-in cooler floor under shelves dirty.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gaskets dirty.
  • Observed wall tiles missing in kitchen.
  • Observed wire shelves in prep area soiled.
12/27/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - OBSERVED BACK DOOR EXIT LIGHT NOT FULLY ILLUMINATED.
  • Critical - OBSERVED BOTTOM OF CLEAN EQUIPMENT STORAGE CONTAINER HAS SOME FOOD AND DEBRIS IN BOTTOM.
  • OBSERVED DUMPSTER LID LEFT OPEN.
  • OBSERVED TRASH BUILD-UP BEHIND AND UNDER STAINLESS STEEL PIZZA PREP COUNTER.
  • OBSERVED WET MOP NOT HUNG TO DRY.
  • OBSERVED WIPE CLOTH(S) LEFT OUT, NOT STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION.
9/13/2012Routine - FoodNot available electronically
  • Ceiling tiles missing over the WIC.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...in hard to reach ar3as of kitchen/food prep...
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface...bottom of the pizza oven rack...
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
1/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit...inside WIC
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface...SS counter too beside ice machine.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...under/behind equip... Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare...pizza dough... Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner...ham slices/chunks in sink, no running water... Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination...sauce cups...
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris...wall beside pizza oven... Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mops not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees...men's restroom.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...under, behind food prep. equip...
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface...in general...
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Soiled cloths, (linen) aprons, not properly stored... Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications...broken??...prep. cooler.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
5/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers....WIC Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface...in general..,
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint.
  • Critical - Observed employees NOT washing hands as much as needed.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair...interior plastic lid (ice machine) cracjed and busted. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed soiled?? dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area...tomatoes in reach in cooler...
  • Observed wall in disrepair...baseboard tile missing @ice machine wall...
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation.
2/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair...interior plastic lid (ice machine) cracked & busted...
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface...in general...
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees...mens RR
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable...(x2) floor tiles inpizza/food prep area missing...
  • Observed wall in disrepair...sheetrock wall in storage room...busted & torn up...
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers...WI cooler...
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored...(x2) colored bottles...
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed linens soiled with food residue...aprons on storage rack...
10/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit...in several coolers...
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint.
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed clean equipment not stored on ckean surface...(pizza roller)
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor....hard to reach areas under/ariund equip...
  • Observed wall in disrepair...hole and insulation sticking out on right wall @ back exit/storage area...
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Observed personal care item improperly stored...
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
3/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner...bag of frozen ham chunks... Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface...exterior of ice nachine.bin & surrounding area of kitchen...
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls...pizza dough "rollers" (jamed) stired between uses between wall & elec. conduit cover...
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...hard to reach areas under & around food prep & cold storage equip...
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris...dyst...grease...grime in several places throughout food prep...
  • Observed hole in ceiling...AC vent tile out of place & falling diwn...
  • Ventilation (AC) ceiling tile vent in bad shape...out of place/falling down...
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored...cleaner bottke... Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
9/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/16/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 12/15/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/14/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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