Firehouse Subs, 1426 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FIREHOUSE SUBS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1426 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL 32304
License #: 4702678
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 09/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • 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. Employee beverage on dry storage rack with no straw and lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
09/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils/food. Drink cup on shelf in storage area above case of chips. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
5/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Left near slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. At tall white reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Left near slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee beverage resting on hand sink near ice Machine. **Corrected On-Site**
12/16/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Left near slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. At tall white reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Left near slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Keith Hurtado's Serve Safe certificate expired 7/2/13. This violation must be corrected by Monday 12/09/2013. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee beverage resting on hand sink near ice Machine. **Corrected On-Site**
10/10/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink. **Warning**
7/26/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed personal food stored with restaurant food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single use plastic bowls not properly inverted to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. No proof of training for Allison and Theo. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Observed several Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. **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. **Warning**
5/22/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling air conditioning vent covers over lobby drink station.
  • 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. Two open beverages on preparation table beside slicer.
  • Basic - Kitchen Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Multiple kitchen employee with wrist jewelry while engaged in food preparation.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front reach in cooler missing thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Kitchen employee washed hands for less than 20 seconds at front hand wash sink.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Front Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front hand wash sink blocked by pile of boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Multiple Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at rear storage area.
1/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - OBSERVED BEVERAGE STORED ON HANDWASH SINK NEAR ICE MACHINE.
  • OBSERVED BOXES OF CHIPS STORED ON REAR STORAGE FLOOR. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FRONTLINE FLOOR. CORERCTED ON SITE.
  • Critical - OBSERVED FOOD PREPARATION EMPLOYEE WASH HANDS FOR APPROXIMATELY 8 SECONDS AND FAIL TO USE TOWEL TO TURN KNOBS OFF.
  • Critical - OBSERVED FRONTLINE EMPLOYEE ENGAGED IN FOOD PREPARATION WITH NON APPROVED BRACELETS.
  • OBSERVED MEATS BEING THAWED IN BUCKET OF STANDING WATER INSIDE MOP SINK. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON ICE MACHINE.
9/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation: 3/28/12
  • Critical - Observed No conspicuously located thermometer in front reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation donning gloves without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food at front preparation table.
  • Observed front reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
6/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at office area.
  • Critical - Observed Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on exterior of roundup steamer at front counter.
3/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed three compartment sink sanitize at 500ppm. Corrected On Site . -300ppm
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle of sanitizer. Corrected On Site.
11/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed employee fail to wash hands when donning gloves.
6/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor; case of sub rolls.
2/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Please see inspection report for more details.
8/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. BEEF. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ONIONS. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
4/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. KITCHEN COOLER. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. OUT FRONT. Corrected On Site.
12/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
9/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/19/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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