Town 'n' Country, Hillsborough County

PDQ RESTAURANT, WATERS/BENJAMIN

5706 W WATERS AVE, Town 'n' Country, FL 33634

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
1 High Priority
Aug 21, 2025
City
Town 'n' Country
County
Hillsborough
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
7

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.

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

22-43-4

Detail 23976173

High Priority - Sink and Surface not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the three compartment sink testing between 0-170ppm instructions states that it should be between 272-700ppm. Establishment does have a three compartment sink and sink and surface to sanitize correctly.

31A-11-4

Detail 23976179

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in the handwashing sink in the front register area.

31B-02-4

Detail 23976177

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the front register area. Manager added paper. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 23976180

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the walk in cooler. Manager clean area. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 23976176

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an employee beverage being stored in the reach in cooler on the make line. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

29-08-4

Detail 23976178

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the pipes under the handwashing sink leaking. Spoke to employee and he stated that the pipes pop out of place when the table is moved.

08B-12-5

Detail 23976174

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a pan of garlic bread directly on top of another pan of bread with no protection in between.

02D-01-5

Detail 23976175

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a bulk container of sugar not labeled in the dish washing area. Repeat Violation

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

31B-02-4

Detail 23542143

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink in dish area Employee replaced Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23542141

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on microwave

36-17-5

Detail 23542144

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing on cookline adjacent to fryers Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 23542146

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of oil stored on floor adjacent to fryers. Employee placed on shelf Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 23542145

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Dish machine leaking due to pipe disrepair. Waste water is draining into secondary drain.

02D-01-5

Detail 23542142

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar with no label on shelf adjacent to ice machine. Employee labeled Corrected On-Site

Apr 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 22785404

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of Mac n cheese (68F - Cold Holding)stored on counter top by microwave at kitchen. Manager moved to walk-in cooler at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 22785406

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of butter Parmesan spread (63F - Hot Holding) and lemon pepper butter (69F - Hot Holding) stored in hot water on counter top at cook line. Discussed hot holding temperature is 135F or above with manager.

31A-11-4

Detail 22785401

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a scrubbing pad stored in handwash sink on cook line. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22785403

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink by dish machine.

27-16-5

Detail 22785400

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran hot water approximately 2 minutes in handwash sink on cook line, temp 78F.

12B-01-4

Detail 22785407

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee chewing gum while working on cook line.

13-02-4

Detail 22785402

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 food employee with long hair on cook line. Employee put hair up. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 22785405

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line.

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 21734511

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container of honey butter (62F - Cold Holding) stored on prep table on cook line. Employee moved to walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21734508

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. Provided by email.

22-02-4

Detail 21734505

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of the press grill soiled with grease.

31B-02-4

Detail 21734504

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to dish machine. Operator provided at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21734506

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. Provided by email.

12B-07-4

Detail 21734510

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drinks stored on prep tables at front service area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 21734509

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed 1 cracked lid covered cut lettuce in reach-in cooler. Operator discarded at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 21734507

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Drawer cooler soiled with old food debris on the bottom of the interior.

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 11

03E-06-5

Detail 21322074

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not covered during reheating process. Commercially processed Mac n Cheese. Operator covered at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 21322070

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A small container of grilled chicken nuggets (121-129F - Hot Holding) at kitchen. Operator voluntarily discarded.

31A-09-4

Detail 21322072

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at back kitchen blocked by employee bicycle.

31B-02-4

Detail 21322071

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at back kitchen.

27-16-4

Detail 21322077

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink at cook line, hot water shut off for repair.

13-03-4

Detail 21322080

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. At cook line. Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 21322073

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a cracked container holding Mac n Cheese in microwave. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21322075

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor at dry storage area. Moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

40-01-4

Detail 21322076

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Employee bicycle stored at food prep area at back kitchen.

16-46-4

Detail 21322079

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

25-05-4

Detail 21322078

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. A case of soda cups stored on floor at storage area. Moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

Apr 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

35A-02-6

Detail 21017610

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flies in dining room area.

03B-01-6

Detail 21017612

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grilled chicken 123-125 F stored at front service area. Discussed with operator about proper hot holding temperature 135 F or above.

31A-09-4

Detail 21017608

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at food prep area with chest freezers blocked by employee bicycle. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21017606

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on reach-in cooler next to fried chicken hot holding units at front service area. Employee removed.

36-73-4

Detail 21017611

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease and old food debris under cooking equipments on cook line. Repeat Violation

14-38-4

Detail 21017609

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a few cracked/broken containers holding cut mixed leafy greens in walk-in cooler. Observed cracked containers and lids on equipments shelves at dish washing area.

10-07-4

Detail 21017607

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mac n cheese scoop stored in standing water at 98 F.

40-01-4

Detail 21017613

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Employee bicycle stored in food prep area with chest freezers. Repeat Violation

Sep 24, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 20537820

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance buildup in ice bin under soda machine by front drive thru window.

31A-09-4

Detail 20537822

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by employee bicycle at back kitchen prepping area.

12B-07-4

Detail 20537817

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drinks stored on prep table at front kitchen. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 20537818

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease. Under cooking equipments and food storage equipments. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20537823

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a few boxes of frozen turkey stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 20537816

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

40-01-4

Detail 20537821

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employee bicycle stored in back kitchen prepping area.

25-05-4

Detail 20537815

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of take out food containers stored on floor at back kitchen prepping area. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

21-10-4

Detail 20537819

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site