Bloomingdale, Hillsborough County

TRULY MEDITERRANEAN GRILL LLC

887 E BLOOMINGDALE AVE, Bloomingdale, FL 33511

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Mar 21, 2024
City
Bloomingdale
County
Hillsborough
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 22738803

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

25-06-4

Detail 22738805

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.

42-01-4

Detail 22738804

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 7

41-07-4

Detail 22281654

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Tylenol stored above prep table in kitchen

50-17-3

Detail 22281659

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 22281657

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator

53A-03-7

Detail 22281653

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed an expired manager certification for David sussmann 9/23/2016

31A-09-4

Detail 22281656

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed push cart blocking hand sink in prep area

11-26-1

Detail 22281655

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed to operator

25-05-4

Detail 22281658

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of Togo boxes stored on floor in prep area

May 12, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

50-17-3

Detail 21992626

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Observed license expired Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21992627

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up in reachin freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Observed old food build up in reachin freezer Time Extended

Mar 8, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

50-17-3

Detail 21840228

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 21840225

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed David sussmann 9/3/2021 Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21840226

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table in dry storage area Corrected-observed employee move Corrected On-Site Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21840229

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on oven handles Corrected -observed employee remove Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21840231

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up in reachin freezer Warning

06-01-5

Detail 21840230

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing at room temperature Observed employee remove dish from packaging and place under cold running water Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21840227

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled under prep table in dry storage area Corrected observed employee label Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

50-17-3

Detail 21807592

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

31B-03-4

Detail 21807591

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area Observed employee replace Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21807594

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table in dry storage area Corrected -observed employee voluntarily discard Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21807593

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hair gel stored on prep table

23-03-4

Detail 21807595

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed old food debris on cookline prep tables and cooking equipment

Sep 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

27-06-4

Detail 21364167

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water temped at 86 degrees Fahrenheit Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-19: Observed water ran for 2 mins temped at 82 degrees Fahrenheit Admin Complaint

27-16-4

Detail 21364168

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water temped at 86 degrees Fahrenheit Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-19: Observed water ran for 2 mins and temped at 83 degrees Fahrenheit Admin Complaint

27-10-4

Detail 21364166

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed water temped at 86 degrees Fahrenheit Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-19: Observed water ran for 2 mins and temped at 83 degrees Fahrenheit Admin Complaint

23-03-4

Detail 21364169

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build inside white reachin freezer near door to dinning room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-19: Observed old food build inside white reachin freezer near door to dinning room Time Extended

Jul 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

27-06-4

Detail 21206619

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water temped at 86 degrees Fahrenheit Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21206620

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap or paper towels at any hand sink in kitchen Warning

27-16-4

Detail 21206617

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water temped at 86 degrees Fahrenheit Warning

27-10-4

Detail 21206621

Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed water temped at 86 degrees Fahrenheit Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21206618

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build inside white reachin freezer near door to dinning room Warning

25-05-4

Detail 21206622

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo boxes stored on floor in kitchen Warning

Dec 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 20743441

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat sauce in reachin cooler Corrected-observed employee place raw shelled eggs on bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20743445

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towels missing at hand sink in dish area Observed soap missing at hand sink in kitchen Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 20743439

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed baklava not date marked in reachin cooler

41-17-4

Detail 20743443

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a yellow liquid not labeled on shelf near registers Corrected-observed employee label Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 20743442

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at soda machine across from registers

25-05-4

Detail 20743444

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed napkins stored on ground near lobby door Corrected-observed employee place on storage shelf Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 20743440

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket not inverted Repeat Violation

Aug 25, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 24, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 10

50-08-7

Detail 20454489

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Change of ownership Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 20454481

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 60 rodent droppings under dry storage shelf along wall Warning

35A-18-4

Detail 20454483

High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Observed rodent rub marks on hole in wall in dry storage area Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20454487

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in women's restroom Corrected-observed employee replace paper towels Corrected On-Site Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20454485

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed foam bowl used to scoop rice on prep table near back door Corrected-observed employee discard foam bowl Corrected On-Site Warning

51-11-4

Detail 20454488

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 CO2 tanks not secured in kitchen Warning

35A-20-4

Detail 20454482

Basic - Dead rodent present. Observed 1 dead rodent stuck on glue trap under prep table next to dry storage Corrected-observed I employee discard dead rodent Corrected On-Site Warning

36-24-5

Detail 20454490

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 2 holes in wall at dry storage area Warning

25-05-4

Detail 20454484

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed foam cups stored on floor in dry storage Corrected-observed employee place on shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

42-01-4

Detail 20454486

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop at mop sink not inverted Corrected-observed employee invert mop Corrected On-Site Warning