BITE OF POWER

1412 W UNIVERSITY AVE STE C

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 1/24/2025

High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: in the front line reach-in cooler and unsealed water bottle stored over pastries.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: a scoop and egg ring stored in 67° water on the front line.
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed: the last inspection was not available for review.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed: lack of an employee hand wash sign for the back kitchen.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed the bulk rice container in the kitchen is not labeled.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed: in the front line chest freezer multiple bags of frozen food in direct contact with printed to-go bags. A zip lock bag was brought up front to start making the exchange. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food Inspector #8837519
2025-01-24
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/24/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).

Inspection on 7/22/2024

High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: an employee water bottle stored on the front line expo table.
  • 08A-14-5:High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed in the walk-in cooler, raw chicken stored over chicken peas. The items were switched. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese cake in the frozen solid display, 46°.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: cooked chicken on the front line 82F. This was placed in the chest freezer for 20 minutes uncovered. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed lack of paper towels at the front line hand wash sink. ALSO, lack of paper towels in the unisex restroom. Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray bottles with sanitizer, not labeled on the front line. Each was then labeled. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8728935
2024-07-22
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/22/2024 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 3/19/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food Inspector #8587538
2024-03-19
★★★★★ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 1/10/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: employee water and drink stored over green peppers in the walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed: bagged fish on the floor of the walk-in freezer.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: paint thinner stored on the unused reach-in cooler in the corner of the dining room. This was moved to the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: the kitchen hand wash sink with a metal measuring scoop in it. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of paper towels in the unisex restroom. ALSO, lack of paper towels at the kitchen hand wash sink.
  • 53B-01-5: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: lack of any proof of training. Warning
  • 11-26-1: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 employee training and no proof of the employee responsibility to report health issues. Warning
Food Inspector #8465702
2024-01-10
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/10/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 8/7/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed the ginger, salt and garlic bulk bins have scoops lacking a handle.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 water bottles, unsealed, stored on the front line microwave table.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: employee food and drink in the walk-in cooler stored over bread.
  • 06-08-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Observed: the 31F chicken in the 3 compartment sink, in standing water.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a knife in the front line hand wash sink.
Food Inspector #8350943
2023-08-07
★★★½☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/7/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).