Metro Deli Downtown, 104 1/2 S Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Metro Deli Downtown
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 104 1/2 S Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32301
License #: 4703043
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 11/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Multiple items.
  • Basic - Floor front line area soiled. Black build up.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves in walkin. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Front line.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Under slicer.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
11/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing spatula.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
6/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Handsink.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Lemons.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
2/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Chips
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Storage containers.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Stew and chicken salad.
9/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on front line handwash sink.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Container with sliced cucumbers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Interior of microwaves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Shell eggs stored on top of open case of cookie dough. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. MILK
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. 3 compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Beef, soup and chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing CLEAR substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
6/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on both handwash sinks.
  • Basic - Cutting boards on table by slicer and front line make table has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee cup with coffee in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Interior of microwaves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Stored food SLAW not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth on kitchen prep table not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at kitchen handwash sink.
1/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Cup inside container with handle touching bread crumbs. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Observed missing handwash sign at frontline sink.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Observed missing handwash sign at kitchen handsink.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up. Gasket around walk in cooler door.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food (BREAD CRUMBS) removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
8/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Women's restroom
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table. Front counter.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bucket of sliced pickles.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up. Walk in cooler
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Fan guard in walk in cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Front line ceiling fan.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Front line hand sink.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Trash can front line.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Front line reach in cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bread crumbs
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Croutons container
4/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. various buckets; walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. flat grill.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. ice bin storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. souffl#ups, insulated cups; dry storage.
  • Critical - Observed spray bottle labeled improper. blue liquid in bottle labeled bleach/water.
8/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Please see inspection report for more details.
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  • Critical - Please see inspection report for more details.
3/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Liquid egg in small refrigerator.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface; walk in cooler shelves.
  • Observed cases oof single-service items stored on floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees by three compartment sink.
  • Observed grease accumulated on rear storage floor.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Some expired certificates.
9/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface; reach-in cooler handles.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor; case of cups and to go boxes on the floor.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
4/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food turkeys cold held at 51 greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food beef cold held at 50 greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food egg salad cold held at 46 greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Service units.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, insulation board for prep table. Replace.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed soiled walkin -in cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Observed soiled shelf under sandwich press.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Inside 3 compartment sinks.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On walls in kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Under counters.
  • Critical. Observed mold like substance on handwash sink.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
12/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cheese cold held at 48 greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor of cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor of hallway.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces of various utinsels encrusted with food deposits.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces of griddle encrusted with grease and food deposits.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Floor on cooks line.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Wall on line behind microwave and hot hold equipment.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Front of prep counter.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Floor under prep counter.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
7/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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