The Sports Shack, 999 N Missouri Ave, Largo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE SPORTS SHACK
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 999 N Missouri Ave, Largo, FL 33770
License #: 6216355
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 10/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. (Lexane containers stacked on shelf above slicer.)
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. (Alcohol license displayed in several locations but food license not found.)
  • Basic - Dust residue build-up on lower, non-food contact section of tortilla press.
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. (Flor bag stored next to wiping cloth bucket on lower shelf.). Bucket relocated away from food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the bar.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. (Hand wash sink in handicapped stall of women's bathroom is not operating properly.)
  • High Priority - Raw shell eggs on top shelf in walk in cooler over produce.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by walk in unit.
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. (25°F in ice bath)
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. Slicer to be cleaned and sanitized within 4 hours of use. **Repeat Violation**
  • Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. (2 stored in women's restroom stalls inside building where patio heaters are also stored. Gas tanks are observed in both heater units.)
10/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Pizza make table not cold- holding foods at 41°, no potentially hazardous foods inside unit **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing from pizza make table
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Pizza make table
  • Basic - Wiping cloths laundered on premises without a washer and dryer. Soaking in bleach solution in 3 compartment sink
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Baked pizza held overnight , measured at 60°. , stop sale
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Baked pizza held over night, no date mark , measured at 60° , discarded during inspectn
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep area , near slicer
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. To be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
1/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing from bar area
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Drink station
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. To be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
10/2/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing from bar area
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar bin
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Drink station
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Expired 03/04/2013. Operator has 60 days to renew/ obtain 13 september 2013 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to walk in cooler door
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pouches of cooked pasta portions , walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. To be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
7/11/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Side of reach in freezer, cook line
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Stainless hotel pan lid , cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Buildup forming ice , walk in freezer compressor
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Spoon inside closed container of ricotta cheese, pizza table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. One individual green bell pepper, walk in cooler, discarded
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bowl of batter, 77?, cook line, discarded
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 70 degrees Fahrenheit and less than 133 degrees Fahrenheit more than four hours. Bowl of fry batter 77? left out overnight , next to cook line . Discarded
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Bowl of fry batter left out overnight next to cook line , measured at 77?, discarded
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cook line
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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, walk in cooler
1/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. ppastic deli cup inside bulk sugar bin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. pizza boxes ; storage shed Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. sleeves of foam cups; storage shed Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk flour bin Corrected On Site.
9/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. dripping from condenser unit in freezer; forming ice on floor
  • Critical - Damaged food not properly segregated one severely dented can; pizza sauce
  • Critical - First aid supplies improperly stored. bottle of peroxide on shelf above bulk flour bin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar area
  • Critical - Observed buildup of debris on condiment dispensing dispensing nozzles. cook line
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. inside bulk flour bin
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. loose fries; crumbs in bottom of freezer
  • Critical - Observed one severely dented cans. pizza sauce
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. pizza sauce ; walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. 2 cans chafing fuel on top of bulk salt bin Corrected On Site.
4/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. on pizza make table Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of debris on condiment dispensing nozzles. cook line
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. inside bulk flour bin Corrected On Site. item removed and replacec with scoop
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site. cleaned during inspection
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. cook line
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream - cook line Corrected On Site. tub placed into ice bath for rapid chill
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. pizza boxes; plastic souffle cups Corrected On Site.
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination. box of screws on shelf above flour bin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. tube of caulking Corrected On Site.
12/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/20/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 10/20/11.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. men's restroom
  • 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. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 10/20/11.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. plastice portion cup inside container of garlic powder Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. cook line
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw bedf on shelf above pizza sauce ; walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. bundle of wrapped pizza boxes - outdoor storage shed
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar area
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. fries - walk in freezer
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. mac and cheese
8/18/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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