Tgi Fridays

18001 Highwoods Preserve Pkwy #918, Tampa, FL 33647

American

Last inspected: Dec 20, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Tgi Fridays stretching back to 2022. On Dec 20, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The file hasn't been updated since Dec 20, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 20, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food

FL-09

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold inside ice machine

22-20-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a spray bottle filled with oil not labeled on prep table on cookline

02D-01-5

Mar 7, 2023

Complaint Full

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

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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm. Manager attempted to reprime but sanitizer level wasnt holding. Manager will set up three compartment sink to sanitize dishes **Corrective Action Taken**

22-41-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by ladder in back prep area. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink on cook line. Manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. On cook line, manager stated line is capped off and is waiting for cover

29-19-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pan of salmon thawing in standing water. Manager moved to walk in cooler to thaw **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Aug 29, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the potato peeler blade with debris on the blade.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle not labeled. Manager labeled the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several pans stored with water in between the pans- wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the cutting board across from thegrii with excessive grooves on the cutting board.

14-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the holster from the soda gun with mold like substance inside.

23-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tgi Fridays last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tgi Fridays on file is from Dec 20, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Tgi Fridays compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Tgi Fridays most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Tgi Fridays' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tgi Fridays have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tgi Fridays 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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