Pierre's Eatery
Last inspected: Jul 6, 2023
67
Score
Pierre's Eatery has been inspected five times since 2022. Pierre's Eatery was last inspected on Jul 6, 2023. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Pierre's Eatery's record stops at Jul 6, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Pierre's Eatery's 67 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Admin Complaint**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: No proof of any training for any employees. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Admin Complaint**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Admin Complaint**
21-09-4
67
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on service line Cold holding: cook chicken: 45f 2nd temp. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches behind dry storage shelf by hand washing sink. 2 live behind right side of dry storage shelf. 1 live roach under single service shelf. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 60 rodent droppings. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under single service shelf. 1 dead roach under ice machine 3 dead roaches under single service shelf 1 dead roach under cooks line 1 dead roach under electrical panel. 1 dead roach under hot table line in service area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
50
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed and rinsed food containers, then placed on dish shelves to air dry without sanitize. Showed proper ware washing handout in Spanish to employee due to language barrier, employee setup sanitizer to re sanitizing containers. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee picked up marker pen from floor then return to work with food with the same gloves.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of sausage 46 F and diced tomato 47 F stored in reach-in cooler at front service area. Recommend to moved to reach-in freezer or walk-in cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in handwash sink at back kitchen. Discussed with employee about handwash sink for handwash only.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front service area and back kitchen. Operator provided 1 roll of paper towel. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Employee did not check reheating temperature for pasta with cheese for hot holding.
05-10-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no lid stored on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
32
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink by triple sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: **Time Extended**
38-02-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pierre's Eatery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pierre's Eatery on file is from Jul 6, 2023. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pierre's Eatery?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pierre's Eatery.
How does Pierre's Eatery compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Pierre's Eatery most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Pierre's Eatery's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pierre's Eatery have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pierre's Eatery means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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