Wheelin N Grillin

448 Athens St, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

American

Last inspected: Sep 12, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Wheelin N Grillin stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 12, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Wheelin N Grillin's latest score is in line with the Tarpon Springs average of 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by napkins. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

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. Emailed to operator

11-27-4

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

51-13-4

Nov 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed operator adjust food in paper boats with bare hands then serve food.

09-01-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Towel in hand washing sink. Towel removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

36-68-5

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Mar 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 major violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: Cooked onions 124 degrees F, cooked beef 98 degrees F. Discussed using time as a public health control. **Warning**

03B-01-6

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. **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator went to grocery and purchased chlorine sanitizer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

22-38-5

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Person in charge unable to name the 8 major food allergens. **Warning**

53A-15-4

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee trained through Food Handler Solutions, which is an unapproved food handler program **Warning**

53B-03-5

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Person in charge unable to name the big 6 foodborne illnesses **Warning**

11-07-5

Oct 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wheelin N Grillin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wheelin N Grillin on file is from Sep 12, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wheelin N Grillin?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wheelin N Grillin.

How does Wheelin N Grillin compare to other restaurants in Tarpon Springs?

Wheelin N Grillin most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tarpon Springs average of 77.

Has Wheelin N Grillin's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wheelin N Grillin have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wheelin N Grillin 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 Wheelin N Grillin inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wheelin N Grillin is inspected around two times per year on average.

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