Kenneth City, Pinellas County

GYRO CITY&SEAFOOD

4319 66 ST N, Kenneth City, FL 33709

FoodSeating
Latest violations
13
1 High Priority
Nov 2, 2023
City
Kenneth City
County
Pinellas
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
9

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 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 13

14-31-5

Detail 22419100

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw crab legs in white trash bag in chest freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 22419091

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in kitchen Knife magnet on wall in kitchen soiled Can opener blade soiled Accumulation of grease on stove surface Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Cutting boards stained in kitchen Knife magnet on wall in kitchen soiled Accumulation of grease on stove surface Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 22419097

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in tall cooler not dated Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22419088

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 22419098

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

36-01-4

Detail 22419092

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Accumulation of grease under cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22419090

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

33-19-4

Detail 22419095

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash on ground along fence at rear of restaurant Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 22419096

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

10-07-4

Detail 22419099

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop next to rice cooker in 80F water Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Scoop next to rice cooker in 85F water, removed Time Extended Corrected On-Site

02D-03-4

Detail 22419094

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Multiple desserts in glass cooler at front counter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22419093

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters with accumulation of grease. Sides of grill and fryers with accumulation of grease Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 22419089

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line not labeled (one employee had to ask the other what the item was) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 19Total: 28

14-31-5

Detail 22415351

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw crab legs in white trash bag in chest freezer Warning

35A-09-4

Detail 22415329

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 dead winged insect on side of metal rack holding soda syrup, area cleaned Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 22415341

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw comminuted beef over raw shrimp in tall cooler Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 22415331

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor under cook line, staff discarded and cleaned area Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22415353

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. gyro meat (122F - Hot Holding) on steam table, staff increased temperature Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22415344

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 during inspection Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22415330

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in kitchen Knife magnet on wall in kitchen soiled Can opener blade soiled Accumulation of grease on stove surface Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22415346

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. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22415333

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

22-20-5

Detail 22415347

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

14-01-5

Detail 22415343

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Porto gong cup in Seafood seasoning container Warning

51-11-4

Detail 22415327

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to soda lines Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22415348

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind tall three door cooler Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22415352

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cutting board next to rice cooker Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22415338

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 22415349

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning

36-01-4

Detail 22415334

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Accumulation of grease under cook line Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22415332

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line Warning

33-19-4

Detail 22415345

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash on ground along fence at rear of restaurant Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22415326

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 22415328

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop next to rice cooker in 80F water Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22415339

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled Repeat Violation Warning

02D-03-4

Detail 22415336

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Multiple desserts in glass cooler at front counter Warning

51-13-4

Detail 22415350

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator during inspection Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22415340

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters with accumulation of grease. Sides of grill and fryers with accumulation of grease Warning

42-01-4

Detail 22415342

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in bucket of water next to ice machine Warning

21-09-4

Detail 22415335

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Cook line Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22415337

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line not labeled (one employee had to ask the other what the item was) Warning

Mar 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21902617

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken (48F - Cold Holding); operator moved to freezer. Corrective Action Taken

53B-10-4

Detail 21902619

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Operator needed to complete expiration date and signature on training certificates.

22-20-5

Detail 21902618

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Mold like substance on interior of ice machine in kitchen.

22-08-4

Detail 21902616

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen, on lower shelf underneath the gyro meat heater, shows accumulation of debris on interior of microwave.

Nov 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-09-4

Detail 21546046

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board table by back door heavily scratched and no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-02: Spoke with operator not ordering new cutting boards Time Extended

Oct 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-01-5

Detail 21480408

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. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-12: Employee training through safe staff. Books on-site but no employee training completed due to new employees not here 60 days Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 21480409

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-12: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21480406

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board table by back door heavily scratched and no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-12: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 21480407

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine gasket in poor repair. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-12: Time Extended

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

53B-01-5

Detail 21241218

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. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 21241219

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21241220

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board table by back door heavily scratched and no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 21241217

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine gasket in poor repair. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: Time Extended

25-32-4

Detail 21241221

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single service plastic containers reused to hold raw chicken. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: Time Extended

Aug 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 14

35A-04-4

Detail 21238780

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 41 droppings found under counter with curtain in front area/order window 32 droppings found behind freezer next to water heater 7 droppings between reach in cooler and dry storage shelf.

53B-01-5

Detail 21238784

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.

02C-04-5

Detail 21238785

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Hand breaded chicken livers repackaged In freezer not date marked.

41-17-4

Detail 21238782

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaning Spray bottle outside of kitchen in front next to front counter not labeled.

22-20-5

Detail 21238783

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

23-24-4

Detail 21238788

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles/doors of Reach in cooler next to ice machine heavily soiled.

14-09-4

Detail 21238786

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board table by back door heavily scratched and no longer cleanable.

12B-07-4

Detail 21238791

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage sitting on prep area next to crock pots hot holding food. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21238787

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine gasket in poor repair.

23-03-4

Detail 21238779

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of reach in freezer gaskets is heavily soiled. Grease build up between cooking equipment and between all refrigerators.

25-32-4

Detail 21238781

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single service plastic containers reused to hold raw chicken.

36-27-5

Detail 21238778

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall above table next to back door heavily soiled.

21-12-4

Detail 21238790

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In use wiping cloth not stored in sani bucket Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21238789

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Raw chicken in re-used plastic container not labeled.

Mar 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 20972919

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and steak stored over cooked pasta in tall reach in cooler. Operator put items on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20972920

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris.

02C-02-5

Detail 20972917

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. House made potato salad not date marked. Operator dated potato salad.

50-09-4

Detail 20972921

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 20972916

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table. Employee removed water bottle from prep table. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 20972915

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on shelf on gyro spit interior soiled with food debris.

22-16-4

Detail 20972918

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of tall reach in cooler shelves and interior soiled with food debris.

Dec 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 12Total: 20

12A-07-5

Detail 20739789

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put gloves on before washing hands after moving case of raw chicken. Discussed good hand washing practices with employee. Employee removed gloves and washed hands before putting on new gloves. Corrected On-Site

12A-29-4

Detail 20739793

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 was using phone and then delivered food to dine in table with out washing hands. Discussed good hand washing practices with employee. Corrective Action Taken

14-15-4

Detail 20739802

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Bins used for storing equipment contain flour on cook line. Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 20739798

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked potatoes. Employee moved shell eggs to shelf with raw chicken. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20739803

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Gaskets soiled on sandwich make cooler and tall reach in cooler across from ice machine. Can opener blade soiled with food debris. Hood soiled with grease build up. Slicer blade and guard soiled with food debris.

31A-09-4

Detail 20739797

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at front counter containing metal whisk. Employee removed whisk from hand sink. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 20739806

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Inspector provide Time as a public health control paperwork to operator.

02C-02-5

Detail 20739790

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. House made garlic butter prepared yesterday not date marked. Employee dated garlic butter. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20739796

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute soiled with mold-like like substance.

51-11-4

Detail 20739794

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Tank next soda in a bag rack. Employee chained up tank. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 20739805

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Large cutting board next to tall reach in cooler on cook line and cutting board on sandwich make cooler.

24-08-4

Detail 20739804

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on shelf above three compartment sink.

14-69-4

Detail 20739801

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer out front next to chest freezer.

10-12-5

Detail 20739792

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on side of ice machine. Employee put scoop in clean pan.

22-08-4

Detail 20739800

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on shelf under steam well.

12B-13-4

Detail 20739808

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee water in tall reach in cooler next to prep table. Opened employee water on prep table. Employee removed both waters.

22-16-4

Detail 20739795

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in sandwich make cooler across from flat top grill.

08B-12-5

Detail 20739791

Basic - Stored food not covered. Breaded chicken livers stored in reach in freezers by front counter uncovered.

42-01-4

Detail 20739807

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

21-12-4

Detail 20739799

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloths on prep tables. Employee put wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site