Tates Pizza West
Last inspected: Sep 5, 2024
52
Score
Tates Pizza West appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 5, 2024. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly eight violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Tates Pizza West on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line has stains.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken,cooked pasta, cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. C02 tanks not secured inside walk in cooler.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Dishes stored outside in screened room on back side of building.
24-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets are torn inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
05-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler across from fryer.
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind small white freezer on cooks line.
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are soiled inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Interior of reach in cooler across from fryer is soiled.
23-03-4
52
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 dented cans of Roma sliced olives.
01B-01-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. Emailed operator employee health agreement paperwork. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside bread crumbs bin.
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler by fryers are torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler by fryer's are soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler next to refrigerator on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Unused, unprotected place settings left on table with seated customers reused for other customers without cleaning them first. Clean dishes stored outside inside a screened in room. **Repeat Violation**
24-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler outside shelves have rust buildup. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
43
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler cutting board on cooks line has stains and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by back door.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in bar area has no hand soap.
31B-03-4
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Clean dishes stored inside a screened in room in back of building.
24-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler housing pizza toppings are torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in frezzer by walk in cooler window has ice buildup.
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in bar area has no hand washing sign.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of dust and grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. First reach in cooler on cooks line has standing water in the bottom. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler outside has rust developing on shelves.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
41
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler are stained next to coke cola refrigerator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Side of ovens have buildup of rust,underneath food preparation table has rust in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor next to fryers has grease buildup. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor unsealed by kitchen back door and bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind reach in cooler next to coke cola refrigerator has food debris on it. Wall in walk in cooler has food debris and black-mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of food used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tates Pizza West last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tates Pizza West on file is from Sep 5, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tates Pizza West?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tates Pizza West.
How does Tates Pizza West compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Tates Pizza West most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Tates Pizza West's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tates Pizza West have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tates Pizza West 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.
How often is Tates Pizza West inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tates Pizza West is inspected around three times per year on average.
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