GAO RESTAURANT
8405 N HIMES AVE STE 105, TAMPA 33614
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 10/5/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in standing water In three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Raw pork sitting on counter. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/5/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/3/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside corner part
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At 88 f by rice maker
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in standing water In three compartment sink.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Lettuce in bag over ready to eat sauces walk in cooler employee removed to proper storage Corrected On-Site
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 10 ppm retested to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes not using wash rinse and sanitize method using a bucket of bleach with sponge on the side to scrub dishes
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat food reach in cooler cooks line. Employee removed to proper storage Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on cooks line Cold holding: cook lamb 47 f raw pork 47 f employee moved to freezer.2nd temp 43 f Ambient air temperature 55 f Reach in Cooler : cook beef 52 f cook shrimp 52 f cook fish 52 f cook rice 53 f cook pork 52 f time/temperature control for safety food was not held over 4 hours manager moved to walk in cooler 2nd temp **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants /food-lodging/food-manager/ observed 5 employees no food manager on duty. Food manager showed up later on during inspection Corrected On-Site
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.by walk in freezer employee fixed machine Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2023 revealed 11 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).