MEALS ON WHEELS OF TAMPA, INC.
5320 N BOULEVARD AVENUE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/20/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/18/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust on ceiling over prep tables and food steamers near walk-in-coolers. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on top shelf in prep area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers in dishwasher area wet nesting Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease. Observed on cooksline Repeat Violation Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Near mop sink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic container in dryer storage area not identified Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 3 lbs of Sliced ripe black olives Gordon Choice 1 6 lbs of Fancy tomato sauce Gordon Choice 1 7 lbs of Cranberry sauce Gordon Choice 1 4 lbs of Imported sliced mushroom stems Kitchen Essentials Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach-in-cooler shelves soiled near kitchen front door and large ice machine soiled with mold-like substance or slime. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink and hand sinks. All no higher than 71 F running over 5 mins. Hot water was turned off. Three-compartment sink and hand sinks all over 100 F. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2025 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 11/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in main kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/25/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in main kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roaches: Operator removed cleaned and sanitized area. 3 dead roaches in dish machine room on floor 1 dead roach in floor drain near dairy walk-in-cooler 3 dead roaches on floor underneath cooking equipment Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: Observed dead roaches at callback inspection: Operator removed cleaned and sanitized area. 3 dead roaches in dishwasher area underneath equipment and in drain 1 dead roach in floor drain near dairy walk-in-cooler 1 dead roach underneath oven on cooksline **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath cooking equipment on cooksline - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/22/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/21/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in main kitchen area.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roaches: Operator removed cleaned and sanitized area. 3 dead roaches in dish machine room on floor 1 dead roach in floor drain near dairy walk-in-cooler 3 dead roaches on floor underneath cooking equipment Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket stored on racks with food can goods. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal cooking pans in dishwasher room.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath cooking equipment on cooksline
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in Vegetable freezer.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on large plastic food container. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 6 lb cans of Gordon Choice Crushed Pineapples 1 6 lb can of Silver Floss Sweet Red and Savory Cabbage
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large ice machine Corrected On-Site
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Device not working properly
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/21/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 6/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/13/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 6/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On top shelves in front and side kitchen area Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open food wrapper on prep table in side kitchen. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees cells phone stored in prep area Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed roach leg on floor upstairs in storage room for single serving items. Operator removed and sanitized area Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease Repeat Violation
- 22-20-5:Basic - Observed in large ice machine. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on top of prep table Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear container in dry storage room Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 flies in kitchen areas. 1 over food prep area slicers 2 in food prep area near operating assembly food line 2 in dish machine area 1 in dry storage area upstairs for single serving items
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Stored underneath slicer. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/12/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 2/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
9
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. Employees drink on top shelf in prep area. Corrected On-Site
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator in kitchen not wearing a beard guard around food prep
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal food containers in dishwasher room. Operator placing containers on drain board to air dry **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in-cooler and walk-in-freezer Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Walk-in-cooler near dish machine area
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
- 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. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach-in-cooler gaskets soiled near kitchen door entrance from lobby. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large trash can blocked hand sink in prep area Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/21/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Large ice machine accumulation of black/green mold-like substance (not consumer used) Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in-freezer Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 22-53-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Sani bucket underneath prep table at 0 ppm. 100 ppm Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener base rusted.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).