LAND O' LAKES, Pasco County

HAWAII BBQ SEAFOOD & GRILL

17788 APRILE DRIVE, LAND O' LAKES, FL 34638

FoodSeating
Latest violations
29
3 High Priority
Nov 14, 2023
City
LAND O' LAKES
County
Pasco
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
6

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.

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 20Total: 29

01B-01-4

Detail 22444360

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -3 cans of oyster sauce dented at seam and not segregated from food for public in dry storage area

08A-05-6

Detail 22444337

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shelled eggs stored over onions in walk-in cooler

03B-01-6

Detail 22444350

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked vegetables (115F - Hot Holding) on 4 burner stove at far end of cook line. Inspector advised manager to reheat to 165 F for 15 seconds and hold at 135 F or higher

11-07-5

Detail 22444355

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Inspector printed copy of Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses for operator

11-27-4

Detail 22444362

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. -No written plan available. Provided hard copy to operator.

22-02-4

Detail 22444357

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener on drying rack in dish area soiled with food debris Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22444358

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Hand washing station to the right of fryers at front of cook line

31B-03-4

Detail 22444341

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -Hand washing station next to mop sink

02C-02-5

Detail 22444338

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk-in cooler: -Macaroni salad prepared on 11/12 not date marked -Open jug of milk opened more than 24 hours not date marked

22-20-5

Detail 22444351

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Interior of ice machine soiled Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22444356

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Bowl with no handle in large bin of rice next to prep table across from wok Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 22444348

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -Tanks next to ice machine in dishwashing area not secured

33-02-4

Detail 22444352

Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. -Cardboard box in dishwashing area used to store trash

14-09-4

Detail 22444340

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cutting boards on triple door reach-in cooler across from flat top grill

08B-20-4

Detail 22444339

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. -3 cans of oyster sauce dented at seam and not segregated from food for public in dry storage area

12B-01-4

Detail 22444349

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. -Employee had plate of fish on cook line being consumed while preparing food for public

08B-49-4

Detail 22444361

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Plate of employee pizza unmarked and not segregated from food to be served to the public in walk-in cooler.

40-06-5

Detail 22444363

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cellphone on top of reach-in cooler next to blender

13-03-4

Detail 22444347

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Multiple employees preparing orders with no hair restraint

14-11-5

Detail 22444334

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Cover for condenser missing on ice machine

08B-38-4

Detail 22444354

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Bucket of soy sauce stored on floor on cook line across from flat top grill, also walk-in cooler and storage area near ice machine. Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 22444336

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -Knife between equipment on side of reach-in cooler next to rice cooker, across from wok. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 22444345

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -Handle in food in sugar container next to ice machine -Handle in food of raw chicken in reach-in cooler Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 22444359

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. -Wet wiping cloth under cutting board on prep table next to walk-in cooler

22-08-4

Detail 22444346

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Food debris buildup on stovetop

23-03-4

Detail 22444335

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in reach-in cooler across from flat top grill soiled with grease and food debris Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 22444343

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -Togo containers stored above reach-in cooler not inverted for protection

14-17-4

Detail 22444344

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 22444353

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Wet cloth stored on prep table next to rice cooker not stored in sanitizing solution -Wet cloth stored on top of cutting board of triple door reach-in cooler not stored in sanitizing solution

45-05-4

Detail 22444342

Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. -Extinguisher on floor near back door

Jun 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 10

11-27-4

Detail 22047763

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 2023-06-09: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 22047756

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-09: Cutting boards soiled. Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 22047764

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-09: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22047758

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-09: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22047761

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor drains soiled/has accumulation of debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-09: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 22047760

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple buckets of cut vegetables on floor in walk in cooler. Multiple meat items on floor in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-09: Meats on floor in freezer. Sauces on floor in walk in cooler Time Extended

10-07-4

Detail 22047757

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils for rice in container with standing water 82F. Manager removed water. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-09: Utensils stored in water. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22047762

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of stovetop soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-09: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 22047755

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-09: Time Extended

21-07-4

Detail 22047759

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Manager fixed to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-09: No sanitizer bucket set up this visit. Time Extended

Apr 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 7Basic: 12Total: 20

50-17-3

Detail 21914216

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2023. Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 21914201

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

22-02-4

Detail 21914215

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine soiled. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21914212

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed cup in hand sink by front counter. Discussed with manager. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21914198

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

31B-02-4

Detail 21914214

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by front counter. Manager placed paper towels by sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21914210

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. Training expired 12/2022. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21914205

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. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21914203

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to dispense rice. Manager removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 21914213

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Repeat Violation Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21914204

Basic - Floor drains soiled/has accumulation of debris. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21914208

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple buckets of cut vegetables on floor in walk in cooler. Multiple meat items on floor in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

10-17-4

Detail 21914211

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between cooler and prep table. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-01-5

Detail 21914209

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Utensil handle in seasonings, paper and garlic, in container. Manager moved spoons upright so handle is not in food. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-07-4

Detail 21914200

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils for rice in container with standing water 82F. Manager removed water. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21914202

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of stovetop soiled. Repeat Violation Warning

25-32-4

Detail 21914199

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reusing milk gallon to store syrup in. Discussed with manager. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 21914207

Basic - Stored food not covered. Beef in walk in freezer not covered. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 21914197

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning

21-07-4

Detail 21914206

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Manager fixed to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

Nov 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

01B-01-4

Detail 21552156

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two dented cans of oyster sauce. Manager segregated cans. Corrective Action Taken

12A-29-4

Detail 21552163

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at register handling cards, did not wash hands before beginning to prepare food. Discussed with manager.

27-16-4

Detail 21552165

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at front kitchen. Hot water does not have enough pressure to wash hands and is less than 100F.

14-01-5

Detail 21552160

Basic - Bowl used to dispense sugar and rice. Manager removed bowls. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-20-4

Detail 21552161

Basic - Damaged food not properly segregated. Dented cans of oyster sauce not segregated. Manager segregated. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 21552162

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In cooler at front counter. Manager moved all employee food to bottom shelf and labeled. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 21552159

Basic - Floor drains soiled/has accumulation of debris.

08B-38-4

Detail 21552157

Basic - Food stored on floor. Carrots on floor in walk in cooler. Manager moved off floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21552158

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.

14-17-4

Detail 21552164

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

Apr 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 16

50-17-2

Detail 21031328

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

08A-05-6

Detail 21031337

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw meat and shrimp over noodles.

29-34-4

Detail 21031326

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink in rear of kitchen lacks a vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 21031333

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler prepared food items not date marked. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 21031327

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner not labeled properly under front counter.

22-20-5

Detail 21031330

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen and self service soda machine ice machine has mold debris. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 21031335

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No handle on scoop in flour in kitchen.

51-11-4

Detail 21031338

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in kitchen are not secured. Repeat Violation

33-14-4

Detail 21031340

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Trash behind dumpster and lid is open.

12B-07-4

Detail 21031332

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In kitchen on prep table next to reach in cooler across from cook top.

40-06-5

Detail 21031329

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Wallet and keys on shelf above food prep area.

36-63-4

Detail 21031325

Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21031336

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drains in kitchen are soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21031331

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce on floor in walk in cooler.

21-04-4

Detail 21031334

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

25-32-4

Detail 21031339

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. In walk in cooler vegetables stored in cashew can.

Jan 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 16

22-45-4

Detail 20785481

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator washed and rinsed cutting board, but did not sanitize it, discussed with operator proper ware washing and they re washed it. Corrected On-Site

14-15-4

Detail 20785474

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Dry bins

41-05-4

Detail 20785467

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Operator states they will remove

08A-05-6

Detail 20785479

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Chicken over beef Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-42-4

Detail 20785471

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

02C-02-5

Detail 20785469

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

41-17-4

Detail 20785478

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Window cleaner.

22-20-5

Detail 20785466

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 20785468

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single service cup used as scoop in dry bins.

51-11-4

Detail 20785477

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

36-73-4

Detail 20785472

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floors in walk in cooler - floors in kitchen under equipment - floor drains

36-68-5

Detail 20785480

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hoods have heavy build up of grease.

23-03-4

Detail 20785476

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in the walk in cooler

25-32-4

Detail 20785473

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Operator was keeping single use glove in the bread crumbs and just taking her hand in and out of the glove to bread items.

33-31-5

Detail 20785475

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 2 wheel scooter in back of kitchen.

14-06-4

Detail 20785470

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Back area by mop sink attached to wall.