Blimpie Sub Talahasse, 4400 W Tennesse St, Tallahasse, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BLIMPIE SUB TALAHASSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4400 W Tennesse St, Tallahasse, FL 32304
License #: 4703210
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 9/19/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Base tile and floor under equipment in back prep area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Return AC vent above back prep table. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Meat make station. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 door in prep area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. **Warning**
9/19/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/19/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam coffee cup used to dispense sugar in bin at dry storage. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Base tile and floor under equipment in back prep area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Return AC vent above back prep table. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container 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** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Keys stored on prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 3 door unit in prep area and front counter topping cooler not capable of maintaining potentially hazardous foods at 41° F or below. This violation must be corrected by Wednesday 9.18.13. **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Hot dogs on prep sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Meat make station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Topping make station at front counter. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris around prep sink. **Warning**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 30-40 dead roaches in 3 cabinets under soda machine in lobby. This violation must be corrected by Wednesday 9.18.13. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham at 45° F, sliced turkey 44° F, sliced tomatoes 49° F. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 door in prep area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Left side of 3 door unit an sandwich topping unit at front counter. **Warning**
9/17/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Employee beverage container 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. Observed open can of soda near icee and cappuccino machines.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop sitting in mop bucket in lobby area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Sandwich press unit. **Repeat Violation**
6/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No proof of required state approved employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed bag of onions stored on floor at rear dry storage area. **Warning**
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers at rear food preparation ceiling. **Warning**
  • Observed in-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of tuna and the container stored at front reach in cooler beneath make table. **Warning**
  • Observed nacho cheese equipment at front counter in poor repair with duck tape hold the item together. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed sandwich presser encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits at front counter. **Warning**
12/14/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Hand wash sink near three compartment sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. **Warning**
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer inside reach in cooler/make table at front counter. **Warning**
  • Critical - No proof of required state approved employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed an open employee "brisk" sweet tea container stored above cooked turkey and chicken at reach in cooler. Observed an open employee cup of soda on rear food preparation table. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed bag of onions stored on floor at rear dry storage area. **Warning**
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers at rear food preparation ceiling. **Warning**
  • Observed in-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of tuna and the container stored at front reach in cooler beneath make table. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed interior of front counter microwave soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed male employee engaged in food preparation donning gloves without washing hands. **Warning**
  • Observed nacho cheese equipment at front counter in poor repair with duck tape hold the item together. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by 15-20 dead roaches found at lobby drink station cabinet. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed sandwich presser encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits at front counter. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed sliced turkey cold held at 45?F at front counter make table. Staff state item has not been held longer than four hours. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed soiled material on slicer at front counter. **Warning**
  • Sandwich presser wrapped in aluminum foil at front counter; not designed and constructed in a durable manner. **Warning**
  • Wet mop not hung to dry at mop sink area. **Warning**
12/13/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH PITS AND GROOVES IN REAR PREPARATION AREA.
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE FAIL TO USE PAPER TOWEL TO TURN FAUCET OFF.
  • Critical - OBSERVED HAM HELD AT 49? AT FRON REACH IN COOLER.
  • OBSERVED MANAGER ENGAGED IN FOOD PREPARATION WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT.
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT FRONT HANDWASH SINK.
  • OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR AT FRONT COUNTER. NOT IN USE.
  • Critical - OBSERVED SANDWICH PRESSER WITH BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS.
9/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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