HUNGRY HOWIES #257

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of employee medicine stored on a dry storage rack next to food in the back kitchen area. Employee removed the medicine. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Bottle of employee medicine stored next to cooking oil on a shelf in the back kitchen area. Operator removed the medicine. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to food on a dry storage rack in the back kitchen area. Employee removed the bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head on the floor mixer in the preparation area soiled. Ice chute on the soda machine in the dining room soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and ceiling vents in the dishwasher and pizza make line area soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable Several cutting boards in the kitchen.. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk in cooler soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Time Extended

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of employee medicine stored on a dry storage rack next to food in the back kitchen area. Employee removed the medicine. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open box of raw formed beef stored over ready to eat frozen desserts in the stand up reach in freezer in the salad preparation area. Operator removed the beef. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over processed spinach in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the ground beef. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled dirty dishes the clean dishes without washing their hands. Server removed the dishes to be sanitized and washed their hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the salad buffet top load reach in cooler Cooked Eggs (47F - Cold Holding); Ham (55F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella (51F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); Processed Peas (50F - Cold Holding); Processed Beets (50F - Cold Holding); Leafy Green (53F - Cold Holding); Macaroni Salad (57F - Cold Holding); Processed Chickpeas (58F - Cold Holding);. The operator stated the items were stored in the buffet reach in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Operator removed all the items and placed them in the walk in cooler. Operator placed new items in the buffet reach in cooler and iced them down. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to food on a dry storage rack in the back kitchen area. Employee removed the bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head on the floor mixer in the preparation area soiled. Ice chute on the soda machine in the dining room soiled. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food cart blocking the hand wash sink in the back kitchen area. Employee removed the food cart. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for the dish machine. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and ceiling vents in the dishwasher and pizza make line area soiled. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable Several cutting boards in the kitchen.. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk in cooler soiled. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hard cooked eggs 57f, cut lettuce 59f, cheese 55f, ham 53f and macaroni salad on buffet line. Manager stated products had only been on buffet about 2 hours. Manager removed product and placed in reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed rear hand sink blocked with sanitizer bucket and scrubber pad. Manager removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of any training on site. Warning

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. Observed some employees with no written plan. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on line on reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food handling employees wearing bracelets with bracelet on. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 77f water on food line. Manager removed utensils. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light fixture in dishroom not shielded. Warning

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. Observed no written plan on site. Warning

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees with no proof of training on site. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on back flip top cooler. Warning

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drink with no straw. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed five gallon tubs of marinara on floor in walk in cooler. Manager put on rack. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife in between flip top cooler lids. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of any employee food handling training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: Operator could not provide proof of employee food handling training. Re inspection in 30 days. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 3-4 missing ceiling tiles in dish room. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: Observed three missing ceiling tiles in dish room. Time Extended

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed server wash hands in rear kitchen sink. Operator coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed rear kitchen hand wash sink with cleaning towels, scrubber pad, scrub brush and lid in it. Operator removed items and cleaned sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Rear kitchen hand wash sink missing paper towels. Operator replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of any employee food handling training. Warning

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 3-4 missing ceiling tiles in dish room. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda and pail of apple pie filling stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Warning

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug in dumpster. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed chicken base in unlabeled container. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two dented cans of refried beans in walk in cooler. Operator removed and discarded. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ood cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg and ham stored on buffet bar, filled too high in cold holding unit. Both at cold holding at 50°F for approximately 2.5hours. Operator removed the item and voluntarily discarded. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg and ham stored on buffet bar, filled too high in cold holding unit. Both at cold holding at 50°F for approximately 2.5 hours. Operator removed the item and voluntarily discarded. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary used in sanitizer buckets. No test strips present. Operator contacted the owner for them to be ordered. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water not fully on in men's bathroom. Operator turned hot water on. Water tested at 100°F. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl inside ranch seasoning with no handle. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in dish room. Warning

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

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Tile missing in men's bathroom wall. Warning

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Paper towel dispenser above hand washing station. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning