Great Eats Sandwich Company, 6805 Benjamin Rd, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GREAT EATS SANDWICH COMPANY
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6805 Benjamin Rd, Tampa, FL 33634
License #: 3904740
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 08/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Shelf above handsink in kitchen
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Back room
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots and pancake mix in kitchen
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Interior of toaster oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Sleeves of plastic clear food containers
  • 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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. Thawing beef in sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
08/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cel phone on prep table/cutting board.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Back wall, under hand wash sink.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. Back egg Reach in cooler .
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen.
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 48°, corrective action taken, placed in properly working Reach in cooler
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken breast 48°, , corrective action taken, placed in properly working Reach in cooler.
  • High Priority - Deli meats cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Turkey 47°, roast beef 48°, , corrective action taken, placed in properly working Reach in cooler
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken breast 47°, , corrective action taken, placed in properly working Reach in cooler
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. 3 Compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue. Double door Reach in freezer
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Cuban sandwiches, shredded hash brown potatoes.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Orange reduction 97° **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Double glass door Reach in cooler , corrective action taken, removed all tcs foods from Reach in cooler and placed in other Reach in coolers.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
2/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Carrots.
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cook's line Reach in cooler, double door Reach in cooler .
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. 3 compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler/Reach in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
9/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Mold/water stained in dry storage
  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.
  • Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
5/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk sugar, back storage area.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cook's line.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook's line.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Double door reach in, cook's line.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach in cooler cook's line, bottom raw chicken, roast beef, chicken salad
  • 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. Dressings/ back Reach in cooler .
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Cuban sandwiches.
1/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork was discarded/was not properly cooled from 7/24/12. corrective action taken iced down phf items on make table, adjusted thermostat.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. portioned sauces/reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/19/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details. This violation must be corrected by : 4/13/2012.
  • Critical - Label on a food item packaged on-site lacking required information. cut fruit/cheesecake.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on new gloves.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. backroom.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. sandwhiches under tablle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottles.
2/13/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Exhaust fan inoperable in bathroom. men's.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. men's restroom, kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. sausage gravy, dressings, bulk oil.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottles
9/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. drink syrups under drink drink fountain /bulk oil back storeroom.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. togo silverware.
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination. grass trimmer stored next to onions/back storeroom.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cuban bread.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/5/2011Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. chicken in covered deep lexan
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. cuban bread
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. storage areas
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. licensed for 14, has 22
10/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. kitchen storage
8/10/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bottles
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical. Cold holding sandwich reachin equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. refrigerator
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. paint peeling
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. storage
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. storage
  • Observed ceiling in storage area has screening as wall
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. kitchen storage
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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
6/2/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. kitchen
  • 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
2/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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