DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

MEALS ON WHEELS OF TAMPA, INC.

5320 N BOULEVARD AVENUE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10801199

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10727271

  • 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

Inspection Date: 11/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10728360

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 11/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10726899

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 11/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8716782

  • 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

Inspection Date: 6/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8692877

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 6/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8621957

  • 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

Inspection Date: 2/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8505789

  • 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

Inspection Date: 9/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8338460

  • 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.