Blue Collar Snack Shop, 811 W Brevard St, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BLUE COLLAR SNACK SHOP
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 811 W Brevard St, Tallahassee, FL 32304-7839
License #: 4702501
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Fried chicken held at 88°f, at hot bar. Held for less than 2 hours per manager. Product returned to heat and brought to 135°f. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. 1 Can of raid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above bread in single door white reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
09/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. At beginning of inspection, observed kitchen handwash sink soiled with food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles in contact with food products within closed containers of granulated sugar and dry rice in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large plastic container of granulated sugar removed from original packaging and not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. Observed pan of macaroni and cheese and pan of beef stew from previous day in reach in cooler and both observed at 46°F. Operator stated they were held at hotline the previous day.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
4/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. Chest freezer in main kitchen area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • 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 in reach in cooler at main kitchen area.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
10/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice scoop handle broken.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and to go trays at kitchen steam table.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rear kitchen chest freezer door. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. White refrigerator in middle kitchen.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Interior of rear microwave rusted.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Raw frozen meat in Walmart bags in tall reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in dry storage area. Sleeves of to go trays on floor under desk.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. White refrigerator gaskets and door frame. White tall freezer.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pan of green beans and rice sitting on counter, rice at 67? F, green beans at 74? F, not held more than 4 hours. Items moved to refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Meatloaf, cube steak, and ribs in pans on flat top grill not at proper temperature of 135?F. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Containers of raw fish stored over bread in middle kitchen refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Rice cooker on rear prep table.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Rear kitchen refrigerator is broken.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Gallon of milk in white refrigerator and meatloaf on flat top moved to cooler.
3/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed box of oil stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on rear kitchen fan.
  • Observed build-up of grease on piping and equipment behind kitchen cooking fryers.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime/mold like substances on soda dispensing nozzles in lobby.
  • Observed kitchen employee #2 engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
  • Observed kitchen employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
  • Observed kitchen reach in freezer door in poor repair.
  • Observed kitchen reach-in cooler gaskets torn/in disrepair.
8/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/26/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/24/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • 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. Pro
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Handles of flour storage bin.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Chitterlings near reach in cooler in preparation area.
2/21/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; men's room.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink; women's room.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit; white frigidaire.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface; exteriior of meal andd flour containers.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface; spice shelf in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage; plastic grocery bags in reach in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; pork chops in reach in cooler at 50F.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; uncooked roast in chest freezer.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked; pans of leftovers in back room cooler.
8/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing above 200pp. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container; sugar.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit; in reach in cooler that had turkey wings.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on flour sifter.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage; containers holding fish in reach in cooler; also thank you bags used in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food; chafing fuel stored next to food.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked; milk, potatoes salad, in back reach in cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses; on prep table.
3/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening; milk.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees; kitchen.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
7/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked. PIGS FEET. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked. GLIZZARDS.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. PIGS FEET. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. GLIZZARDS.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb (faucet). OUT BACK AREA.
  • Carbon dioxide not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
2/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Clean utensils not stored in a protected manner on the buffet. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment needs to be cleaned - COOLER.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
10/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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