University, Hillsborough County

MEI'S PIZZA & SALADS

2592 E BEARSS AVE, University, FL 33613

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
Jun 22, 2023
City
University
County
Hillsborough
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
5

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.

Jun 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

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

22-41-4

Detail 22077645

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: Time Extended

11-27-4

Detail 22077640

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: Time Extended

53A-03-7

Detail 22077646

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Sy-Woei Hao expired 3-18-2023.no other cfm on site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 22077643

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pizza dough docker with accumulated flour and debris. Stained cutting boards on cook line. Dough mixer bowl soiled. Dough roller machine soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: Time Extended

36-01-4

Detail 22077642

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under cook line equipment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: Time Extended

36-62-4

Detail 22077641

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Two lights out on hood system Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 22077644

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with flour and food debris throughout kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: Time Extended

Jun 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 22074526

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 22074527

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches on wall by hand sink. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22074520

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. Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 22074523

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/ Sy-Woei Hao expired 3-18-2023.no other cfm on site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22074524

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pizza dough docker with accumulated flour and debris. Stained cutting boards on cook line. Dough mixer bowl soiled. Dough roller machine soiled Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22074518

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By cook line Warning

31B-06-4

Detail 22074517

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand sink by cook line Warning

36-01-4

Detail 22074519

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under cook line equipment Warning

36-62-4

Detail 22074521

Basic - Light not functioning. Two lights out on hood system Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22074525

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system soiled Exterior of coolers soiled. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 22074522

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with flour and food debris throughout kitchen Warning

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

31B-02-4

Detail 21726915

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink on cookline Corrected -observed employee replace Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 21726916

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bag of onions stored on floor on cookline

10-07-4

Detail 21726913

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop stored in water temped at 60 degrees Fahrenheit at rice making station n

23-03-4

Detail 21726911

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris and grease build up along walls, shelves, and cookline equipment

36-02-5

Detail 21726914

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floor in dry storage area

36-27-5

Detail 21726912

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed floors, walls ,and ceilings soiled with old food debris and grease

Apr 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 11

22-02-4

Detail 20999218

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the following items dirty with flour, dirt, grease, and debris: Dough Mixer Dough Stretcher Food storage bins Cutting boards Fryers Stove

31B-02-4

Detail 20999214

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand sink. Operator restocked the paper towels. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20999210

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef stored with no labels or dates.

41-17-4

Detail 20999217

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray bottles with no labels on the bottles. Operator labeled the spray bottles. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 20999216

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 20999211

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles on the stand up cooler and freezer.

36-34-5

Detail 20999212

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

36-01-4

Detail 20999209

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed the floors in the kitchen with debris and grease on the floors.

23-03-4

Detail 20999215

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the stainless shelves in the kitchen with dirt and debris on the shelves. Also the speed cart and refrigeration equipment are dirty.

33-31-5

Detail 20999219

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed tools, old equipment, and miscellaneous boxes stored inside the storage room.

36-27-5

Detail 20999213

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall by the dishwasher with debris and grease on the wall.

Sep 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

08B-28-4

Detail 20478647

High Priority - Food prepared with soiled equipment/utensil. Observed onions stored with used equipment.

22-02-4

Detail 20478655

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at dough station soiled with food debris. Observed can opener blade with debris on the blade. Observed accumulation of debris around mixer head. Repeat Violation

16-59-1

Detail 20478654

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed dishwasher not dispensing sanitizer. Advised owner to set up triple sink and he was calling to get machine fixed. Corrective Action Taken

16-21-4

Detail 20478651

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

23-24-4

Detail 20478648

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles of the refrigerators with debris and soil residue.

36-36-4

Detail 20478653

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in the store room.

24-06-4

Detail 20478649

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed pans stored in a dirty bus tub by the dishwasher.

36-01-4

Detail 20478645

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor in kitchen with debris and grease on the floor. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20478646

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed butter on the floor by hand sink. Observed owner move the butter to a shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 20478652

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall by the dishwasher with debris on the wall.

21-09-4

Detail 20478650

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed a wet wiping cloth with no sanitizer solution. Observed owner make sanitizer solution for the wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site