Hungry Howies, 5570 N 4 St, St Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HUNGRY HOWIES
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5570 N 4 St, St Petersburg, FL 33703-2252
License #: 6208964
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 07/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pizza pans above reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 reach in cooler's on cooks line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Near front of store. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. All reach in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. All reach in cooler 's. **Warning**
07/25/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pizza pans above reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Above 3 compartment sink and in dry stock area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee food in preparation or other restricted area. Employee food in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 reach in cooler's on cooks line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Near front of store. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. In reach in coolers on cooks line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. All reach in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. All reach in cooler 's. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 57 degrees farenheit, tomato sauce 63 degrees farenheit, cut lettuce 63 degrees farenheit. Sauce at 61 degrees farenheit. Corrective action items placed in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. All reach in cooler's. **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. Pasta in reach in cooler not date marked. **Warning**
07/23/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Heavy dust build up on exterior of oven wires.
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Acoustic ceiling tiles/ mixed with regular ceiling tiles in kitchen.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pizza pans.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Next to mop sink.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Around walls and under equipment
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Pizza Prep make table.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Pizza make table.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Wall no longer easily cleanable behind pizza make station
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On kitchen prep table
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple liquid.
1/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on upper and lower pizza oven conveyors.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Standing water in pizza make table lower left side.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Scott Dearing 4-1-2008
  • 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 pasta.
7/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.(throughout)
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.(on cooler that is used as cut station)
3/22/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. (Pizza boxes)
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.(throughout)
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.(on cooler that is used as cut station)
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall.(in 3 compartment sink area)
  • Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room.
  • 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. (Collected money, then cut pizza no hand wash)
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.(touching cooked pizza)
  • High Priority - Medicine stored in refrigerator/cooler with food.(in 3 door upright reach in cooler)
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
1/18/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed an employee food container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
7/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. [pizza oven]
  • Observed bathroom door in disrepair. [holes in door that deny privacy to user]
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.[in food prep areas]
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. [soda bottles]
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. [track on pizza oven with heavy dust buildup]
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. [throughout kitchen ]
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. [next to clean utensils ] Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Dumpster not on proper pad.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.(missing tiles in front area cracked and broken tiles throughout )
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(pizza make table)
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. (pizza oven/hoods)
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.(near 3 compartment sink )
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
12/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.(in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.(did not wash hands after using telephone) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.(near 3 compartment sink )
  • Critical - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions.(household pest control spray on site)
  • Critical - Required employee training cards expired. (all provided cards dated 2-2-08)
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.(not changed after using phones)
7/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(cooked pasta)
3/16/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(pizza make table)
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.(not using sink in order, washing dishware then rinsing with a towle dry.) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.(license expired 2-1-11)
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(in pizza make table)
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.(hood above ovens)
  • Observed door in disrepair.(restroom door)
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.(employees not using 3 compartment sink correctly)
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.(no sanitizer step) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(bag of flour)
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.( throughout )
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(ham, cheese, sausage)
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(cooked pasta)
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).(ham, cheese, sausage in reach in cooler)
3/15/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.(making pizza) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed door in disrepair.(bathroom door)
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(chicken wings stacked during cooling )
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
2/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.( cooked pasta, opened chicken wings)
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Dumpster not on proper pad.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(kitchen )
  • Critical. Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only.(exposed wires in back storage area)
  • 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.
9/10/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. ceiling vents [dishwashing area]
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. expired 2/01/10
3/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pizza sauce measured at 45 degr F
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. shell eggs on shelf above prepped lettuce Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. sack of onions Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed mopsink used for purposes other than the designated use. soiled storage bin in mopsink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. pizza make tables
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. under handwash sink
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. ceil8ng vents
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
11/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/7/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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