HANK'S PLACE
8546 N DALE MABRY HWY
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/15/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 boxes of frozen swai stored on floor of Walk in freezer.
- 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over Ready to eat sauerkraut and pickled red onions in Walk in cooler. Operator relocated raw eggs during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4: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. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/15/2025 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/11/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in cooler at time of inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: Bbq sauce stored on floor next to dry storage rack adjacent to three compartment sink . Raw pork, cut lettuce, raw catfish stored on Walk in cooler shelf less than 6 inches off the floor. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Can opener soiled at time of inspection - Cutting boards stained in kitchen at time of inspection - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle hanging on speed rack in kitchen at time of inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/11/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/11/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
8
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single service cup used as scoop in grits bin in back kitchen area. Operator removed cup during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a personal beverage on prep table on front line cook. Operator relocated drink to an approved location during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees preparing food without proper hair restraints in back kitchen area.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Raw pork, cut lettuce, raw corrective action taken fish stored on Walk in cooler shelves not 6 inches of the floor.
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container used on front service line next to fryer to hold raw gator, raw shrimp, batter.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching seasoning in seasoning bin and brown sugar bin. Operator relocated scoop in seasoning bin during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Hush puppy flour, brown sugar, and sugar in bins not labeled inside back kitchen area. Operator labeled bins during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Black garbage bags used to store seasoned pork ribs inside Walk in cooler.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken wings stored over a box of raw pork ribs in the Walk in cooler. Operator relocated wings to an approved location during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. No date marking for milk or buttermilk inside Walk in cooler. Operator date marked items in Walk in cooler during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4: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. An email with written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal clean up has been emailed to the operator during time of inspection.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled inside kitchen front cook line area. Can opener soiled in back kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel and soap at Employee handwash sink at front counter. Employee provided paper towels and soap during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottles on speed cart adjacent to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/11/2024 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 11/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam bowl in grits at time of inspection
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single use gloves stored on floor in prep room at time of inspection
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Can opener soiled at time of inspection - Cutting boards stained in kitchen at time of inspection
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of manager food handler training at time of inspection
- 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. No proof of any employee food handler training at time of inspection.
- 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.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle hanging on speed rack in kitchen at time of inspection.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/20/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 5/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. White interior panel on the bottom.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener at the end of the prep table across from the 3 compartment sink. Can opener was removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/1/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/24/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Three compartment sink wash compartment has small leak. Operator has work order for it to be repaired. Establishment is able to use compartment and has a bucket under it to catch the water. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: **Time Extended**
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.1 employee training expired - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/24/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/18/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Three compartment sink wash compartment has small leak. Operator has work order for it to be repaired. Establishment is able to use compartment and has a bucket under it to catch the water. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 4 times at 0 ppm. Discussed with management to use the three compartment sink to wash dishes. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Not working at time of inspection dish machine not in use manager will use wash rinse and sanitize method until re pair man comes to fix machine. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine dish machine Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended**
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.1 employee training expired - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/18/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/11/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. For two employees
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Due to sink drain leaking in disrepair
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Three compartment sink wash compartment has small leak. Operator has work order for it to be repaired. Establishment is able to use compartment and has a bucket under it to catch the water.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Tomatoes unwashed over ready to eat foods. Employee removed to proper storage in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 4 times at 0 ppm. Discussed with management to use the three compartment sink to wash dishes.
- 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. 2 Employees touched face and placed gloves on no hand washing involved. Discussed with employee the importance of hand washing. One employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing cutting board without using wash rinse and sanitize method.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler by cash register area. 50F Cold holding banana pudding manager moved to freezer **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 11-27-4: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. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine dish machine Repeat Violation
- 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. 1 employee. Printed for management and employee signed. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.1 employee training expired
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/11/2023 revealed 14 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).