Mott & Hester Deli Co

1155 Dale Mabry #10, Tampa, FL 336295020

American

Last inspected: Feb 13, 2024

Score

High Risk

Mott & Hester Deli Co appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 13, 2024. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. The most recent inspection at Mott & Hester Deli Co is from Feb 13, 2024, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food storage container/container lid cracked or broken” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

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. Emailed operator body fluids clean up sign. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Roast beef ,roast pork, held inside walk in cooler longer then 24 hours has no date markings.

02C-02-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic lids on shelves by office have cracks and some are broken. **Repeat Violation**

14-38-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets installed reach in cooler are torn.

14-11-5

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rust. **Repeat Violation**

14-17-4

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored overtop cooked meatballs inside walk in cooler.

08A-05-6

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. Milk opened and held longer than 24 hours has no date markings inside walk in cooler.

02C-03-5

11-27-4

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.

11-26-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

31B-03-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rust buildup. **Repeat Violation**

14-17-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle use as scoop inside spinach dip inside walk in cooler.

14-01-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in ceiling by 3 compartment sink has buildup of grease and dust.

36-34-5

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic lids on shelves by office have cracks and some are broken. **Repeat Violation**

14-38-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Jan 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jul 18, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk opened longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside walk in cooler.

02C-02-5

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rust buildup.

14-17-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall underneath 3 compartment sink is soiled.

36-27-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not hung preventing proper air drying. Mop sitting in front of 3 compartment sink. Employee properly stored mop. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of liquid used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients. Employee placed proper labeling to spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic containers on shelves in front of 3 compartment sink have cracks.

14-38-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Grease stored on floor next to hand washing sink in kitchen area. Employee removed grease and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink in kitchen area.

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system has buildup of grease. Cart next to fryer has food debris buildup on it.

23-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mott & Hester Deli Co last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mott & Hester Deli Co on file is from Feb 13, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mott & Hester Deli Co?

Across the inspection record, “food storage container/container lid cracked or broken” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mott & Hester Deli Co.

How does Mott & Hester Deli Co compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Mott & Hester Deli Co most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Mott & Hester Deli Co's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mott & Hester Deli Co have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Mott & Hester Deli Co means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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