Blimpie Subs, 2600 Sw 19 Ave Rd, Ocala, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BLIMPIE SUBS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2600 Sw 19 Ave Rd, Ocala, FL 34471
License #: 5202540
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 4/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
4/14/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Excessive buildup of debris on soda dispensing machine and icee machine .
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen .
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front sandwhich prep area.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Quick oats .
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Throughout food establishment . **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Hot dog trays . **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall , ceiling and shelves soiled with accumulated dust. Throughout kitchen .
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Pro Max Griddle in front area.
  • 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. Sausage gravy, deli meats, ham **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
2/12/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Excessive buildup of debris on soda dispensing machine and icee machine .
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen .
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front sandwhich prep area.
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Six dead roaches below handsink . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Quick oats .
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Throughout food establishment . **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Hot dog trays . **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall , ceiling and shelves soiled with accumulated dust. Throughout kitchen .
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Can Sausage gravy with no date and can of chili dated 1/28
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach in kitchen below reach in freezer . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Pro Max Griddle in front area.
  • 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. Sausage gravy, deli meats, ham **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
2/11/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.Pickle container and box of single use cups.
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Newspaper lining shelf in reach in cooler and throughout food establishment.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters stored on top of coffee maker and take out trays.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets and storage shelves.Throughout food establishment.
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Ibuprofen on shelf in front area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Eggs -temp 64°f, sausage -temp 63°f on counter area. Hot dogs -temp 70°f . VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Shell eggs over breads and pastry products. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on juice/drink dispensing nozzles/equipment.
  • 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. Deli meats, ham , cheese , milk , liquid eggs
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Breads at handsink. **Corrected On-Site**
8/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler and other equipment.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Kitchen area.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Container of pickles.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwhich prep area.
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Refrigerator drawer at sandwhich prep area.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone and bags in rear area.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Box of Oats .
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Plastic used to wrap cutting board used for sandwhich prep.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Newspaper used to line food-contact shelves. Reach in coolers, food storage shelf in rear area, shelf used for storing nacho chip products.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Prep coolers.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Below handwash sink in front prep area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris throughout food establishment.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chili held at 127?f. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. Deli meats, milk , cheese, eggs. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
5/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed residue build-up in mop sink.
11/16/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hot holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Soup Hot Holding Unit. See 3B violation for temperatures.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Deli Meats.
  • Observed residue build-up in mop sink.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Potentially Hazardous Soups, at 87 Degrees F., and Chili at 92 Degrees F. in soup hot holding unit.
11/6/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed jacket stored on top of pickle bucket. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed onions not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. MILK. Dated 9/22/11. Corrected On Site.
10/5/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, put on gloves without washing hands FIRST.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. MILK. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Meatballs held at 124 Degrees. Reheated to 165 Degrees F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Soup PHF held at 115 Degrees F. Reheated to 165 Degrees, Thermostat Adjusted. Corrected On Site.
7/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, put on gloves without washing hands FIRST.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed floor drain under prep. sink dirty with a black substance.
  • Observed gasket on drawer cooler dirty with a black residue.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. Milk dated 2/7/11. Corrected On Site.
2/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously thermometer observed in Starbucks cooling unit.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on ice tea dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed sandwich press dirty with a black carbon-like residue.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink in triple sink area lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling and A/C vents soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution in towel bucket exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
7/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/1/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham, Turkey Roast Beef, & Cheese.Top Part Prep. Cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese in Reach-In Cooler.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Soup PHF hot holding.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. (Prep. Cooler).
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reach-In Cooler
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed floor drain cover out of place under triple sink.
  • Critical. Handwash sink blocked by cardboard box.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.
2/26/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed meatballs thawing at room temperature.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing sink near triple sink.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher blocked/not easily accessible. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
9/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/15/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 4/24/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 2/20/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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