Potzees Italian 2

5224 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33611

Italian

Last inspected: May 2, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Potzees Italian 2 three times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from May 2, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.

The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Potzees Italian 2 on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 2, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

53A-01-7

Jul 29, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. heavy cream (49F - Cold Holding); in cooler overnight, no temperatures taken today In small cooler -ricotta cheese sauce (53F - Cold Holding);Dairy (garlic butter (53F - Cold Holding)

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In vertical cooler by back door - heavy cream (49F - Cold Holding); see stop sale deli ham (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding) ham will be heated to 165F, all food moved to ice chestham down to 41F at end of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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 poster to operator

11-27-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary ammonium **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Batteries are dead **Repeat Violation**

05-08-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. No cold water at hand wash sink, water hot, needs to have cold mixed with.

29-08-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In vertical cooler by back door, unwashed lettuce and tomato over pasta salad. Operator rearranged cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, changed to quaternary ammonium, 400 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice chest

23-03-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator.

51-13-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

36-73-4

Oct 19, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 major violations.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Potzees Italian 2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Potzees Italian 2 on file is from May 2, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Potzees Italian 2 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Potzees Italian 2 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Potzees Italian 2's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Potzees Italian 2 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Potzees Italian 2 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Potzees Italian 2 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Potzees Italian 2 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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