Fast & Best Sandwich Shop, 4935 E 7 Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FAST & BEST SANDWICH SHOP
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4935 E 7 Ave, Tampa, FL 33605-4705
License #: 3904191
Total inspections: 29
Last inspection: 09/04/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Men and womens **Warning**
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Napkins **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Water damaged/broken **Warning**
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 in back storage **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Chest freezer door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above stand up freezer in back **Warning**
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 2 door stand up in back room **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. By grease trap **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over lasagna **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** On 9/4/14- raw shell eggs over cheese
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Exterior door by stand up freezer **Warning**
09/04/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Men and womens **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Napkins **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Water damaged/broken **Warning**
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 in back storage **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Chest freezer door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above stand up freezer in back **Warning**
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 2 door stand up in back room **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. By grease trap **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: September 4, 2014 **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over lasagna **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. 2 door on cook line all time/temperature controlled for safety foods out of temperature loved to freezer/iced down **Warning**
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Exterior door by stand up freezer **Warning**
09/03/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Lid on chest freezer **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
6/11/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Red cup in oatmeal **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 8 large roaches in back room **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Lid on chest freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic container with pasta has duct tape holding it together. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam containers on cooks line **Warning**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoes Corrective action taken. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale. Potatoes **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken stored above gravy and produce in glass door reach in on cooks line. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approx 12 old rodent dropping that disintegrated when touched. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Potatoes **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
4/16/2014Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Lid on chest freezer **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
1/21/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Air return in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Lid on chest freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Unprotected ice container in a customer/nonsecure area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in large metal can. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.prep kitchen **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
11/20/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Shelf in corner of kitchen above prep table.
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. A/C vent in wall greasy and dusty.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Sides of flat grill.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Kitchen
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Chest freezer lid
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Ice in blue ice chest in dining room. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back room off of prep kitchen
  • Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. 3 comp sink leaking, unable to hold water in sanitizing section of sink.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum trays and styrofoam containers.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Behind cooking equipment
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler.prep kitchen
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.not consistent
7/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Tracks on reach in cooler door
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Used to store Cuban bread
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Hotdogs
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • 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.
4/22/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.storage room off prep kitchen
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.door on reachin cooler broken. Kitchen
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.fish
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.prep kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use.prep kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour for seafood
11/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. Observed 3-compartment sink set-up incorrectly. Obsererved first compartment sink filled with soap and bleach water and rinsing in the second compartment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue - make tablable refrigerator.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored above vegetables in reach-in cooler by 3-compartment sink.
7/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. all cooking equipment
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. sausage gravy
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. chewing tobacco in prep room
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs- reachin cooler on cooks line
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 22-26-1 Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
3/22/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 3/10/2012.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. a/c vent in wall by slicer
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag of onions in prep kitchen
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. sugar
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. tile floors in kitchen
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.3 compartment sink This violation must be corrected by : 3/10/12.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/10/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. ceiling tile
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
9/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Critical - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. no rinse water sink setup
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. prep kitchen
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. all luncheon meats, ham, turkey etc.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef in same container with luncheon meats in prep kitchen
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. air freshner on shelf with can good in dry storage room
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. any cooked meats, sauce, pasta
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. (salt)
6/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. sugar container
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. end caps Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. mashed potato
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs on top of case of tomatoes
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. tracks on sliding reachin cooler doors
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.both kitchens
  • Violation: 37-01-1 Ceiling tile missing.kitchen
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. front and prep kitchens
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair. kitchen
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. prep kitchen
12/8/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. all shelves in both kitchens
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. tracks on sliding reachin cooler doors
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. all coolers
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.both kitchens
  • Violation: 37-01-1 Ceiling tile missing.kitchen
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall. prep kitchen by vent
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. front and prep kitchens
  • Violation: 37-06-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. by cooking equipment
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair. kitchen
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. prep kitchen
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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 This violation must be corrected by : 11-27-10.
9/28/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cooler on cooks line and cooler in prep kitchen This violation must be corrected by : 9-28-10.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of debris on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. all shelves in both kitchens
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. tracks on sliding reachin cooler doors
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. all coolers
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. aluminum pans
  • Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground.
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment. sitting on ground out back door. This violation must be corrected by : 9-28-10.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. ladies and mens bathroom Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.both kitchens
  • Ceiling tile missing.kitchen
  • Observed hole in wall. prep kitchen by vent
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. front and prep kitchens
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. by cooking equipment
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. kitchen
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. prep kitchen
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. kitchen, used for sandwich press
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 11-27-10.
9/27/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
6/8/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.ar prep area
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.rear storage area
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
3/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/29/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.prep area
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.prep area
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 12/28/09.
10/28/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Repeat Violation.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.tiles worn and missing
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Ceiling tile missing.kitchen
  • Observed wall in disrepair.at baseboard rear storage area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.rear prep area Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only.corner of dining room above a/c vent on wall.
7/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/19/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/24/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/14/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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