BOSTON MARKET
5501 East Fowler Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33617
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 7/27/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
16
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents on cook line and prep area Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Equipment in poor repair. observed damaged walk in cooler door Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: 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 Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
- 50-08-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ ownership chanced from Boston Market Corp Warning Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
- 36-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind equipment on cook line and in prep area Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
- 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Floors not maintained smooth and durable. observed missing grout throughout kitchen and allowing for the buildup of water and food debris. Creating breeding ground for flies Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold buildup inside of warmer by salad station Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly on box holding soda syrup. 7 live flies on wall inside drive through window. 2 live flies on tile wall above make table. 3 live flies near prep table. 27 live flies by mop sink. 6 live flies in prep area. 40 live flies under three compartment sink. Warning Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: Observed 20 live flies in dining room. observed 9 live flies in mop sink area 20 live flies on-back storage wall and cutting boards. 3 live flies under three compartment sink **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: 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 Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood system Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. hand sink by front line Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 1 dead lizard by front counter shelving. Observed 1 live spider on floor near lobby door. Observed 7 live ants on tile wall near prep table, 10 live ants on soda bibb lines, 20 live ants inside styrofoam cooler in dry storage area. Observed 100 fly larvae under three compartment sink. Observed 27 dead flies in light fixtures in dry storage area. Warning Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: Observed 6 dead flies in dining room Observed 25 live ants on wall in prep area and on soda bibb linesobserved 30 fly larvae under **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches in plastic bin near prep table. Warning Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: Observed 3 live roaches by chemical dispenser. Observed 10 live roaches on oven-rack to right side of ovenObserved 12 live roaches on wall of cook line **Time Extended**
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 41 rodent droppings in dry storage area floor. Warning Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: Observed 6 rodent droppings in dry storage **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On cook line and prep areas. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/27/2023 revealed 16 total violations (5 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 7/26/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
17
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents on cook line and prep area Warning Priority: Basic
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Observed: Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on prep sink Warning Priority: Basic
- 14-11-5:Basic - Observed: Equipment in poor repair. observed damaged walk in cooler door Warning Priority: Basic
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Observed: 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 Priority: Intermediate
- 50-08-7:High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ ownership chanced from Boston Market Corp Warning Priority: High Priority
- 36-01-4:Basic - Observed: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind equipment on cook line and in prep area Warning Priority: Basic
- 36-11-4:Basic - Observed: Floors not maintained smooth and durable. observed missing grout throughout kitchen and allowing for the buildup of water and food debris. Creating breeding ground for flies Warning Priority: Basic
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold buildup inside of warmer by salad station Warning Priority: Intermediate
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly on box holding soda syrup. 7 live flies on wall inside drive through window. 2 live flies on tile wall above make table. 3 live flies near prep table. 27 live flies by mop sink. 6 live flies in prep area. 40 live flies under three compartment sink. Warning Priority: High Priority
- 51-13-4:Basic - Observed: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning Priority: Basic
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - Observed: 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 Priority: Intermediate
- 23-03-4:Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood system Warning Priority: Basic
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Observed: Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. hand sink by front line Warning Priority: Intermediate
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - Observed: Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 1 dead lizard by front counter shelving. Observed 1 live spider on floor near lobby door. Observed 7 live ants on tile wall near prep table, 10 live ants on soda bibb lines, 20 live ants inside styrofoam cooler in dry storage area. Observed 100 fly larvae under three compartment sink. Observed 27 dead flies in light fixtures in dry storage area. Warning Priority: High Priority
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Observed: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches in plastic bin near prep table. Warning Priority: High Priority
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Observed: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 41 rodent droppings in dry storage area floor. Warning Priority: High Priority
- 36-27-5:Basic - Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On cook line and prep areas. Warning Priority: Basic
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/26/2023 revealed 17 total violations (5 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).