Hobbit American Grill, 400 Capital Circle S.E. #16, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HOBBIT AMERICAN GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 400 Capital Circle S.E. #16, Tallahassee, FL 32399
License #: 4703204
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 3/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At sugar bin in liquor storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. At bar area.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Ceiling tiles/air conditioning vents above cook line soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Stored above steam table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Near deep fryers.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Fryers.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Behind ice machine.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On gasket frames at reach in cooler for sandwich station.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Left in mop bucket near kitchen entrance. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Observed WD-40 stored with wax paper/food storage bags. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Observed window cleaner stored on bar near condiments. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Fryer baskets.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed blue liquid stored in unlabeled spray bottle at server station, near cash register. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
3/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in freezer has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - scoop handle in contact with sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken at 50.. Not over 4 hours cooled to 41 during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
10/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/30/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cutting board on make table below take out trays has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease/food accumulated under fryers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Norlake reach-in cooler gaskets soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Sani bucket on shelf of prep table by norlake reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris at mop sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical BLEACH stored on prep table in front of ice machine with potential to cause cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **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. TG Lee milk in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by 05/20/2013 **Warning**
3/18/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. LADEL HANGING ON SIDE OF DISH RACK NOT INVERTED.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Clean pans on shelf stacked while wet.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Hand wash sink by 2 door true reach in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime around the door of ice machine.
  • Observed dusty fan guard covers on fans in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Non handle cup in ready to eat slaw.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Apron hanging on dry storage rack.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food MILK held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical - Observed soiled True single door reach-in freezer gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Spray bottle with sanitizer on prep table by carrots. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Mop in mop bucket by back door.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table by sauces.
11/14/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • OBSERVED BACKPACK STORED ON SHELF WITH FOODS. STORED ON SHELF BY OFFICE
  • Critical - OBSERVED CAN OF LYSOL STORED ON FOOD PREP TABLE BY CAN OPENER - COS
  • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD GROOVED. PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD NEAR FRYER
  • OBSERVED DUSTY AIR VENTS IN KITCHEN
  • Critical - OBSERVED ICE MACHINE INTERIOR SLIMEY
  • OBSERVED MOP NOT HUNG TO DRY - COS
  • OBSERVED TORN GASKET AROUND REACH-IN FREEZER DOOR
  • Critical - OBSERVED TOXIC ITEMS STORED WITH FOOD - ALCOHOL ON SHELF BY OFFICE
  • Critical - OBSERVED UNLABELED SPRAY BOTTLE WITH CLEAR LIKE SUBSTANCE ON RACK IN KITCHEN
  • OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH NOT STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION STORED ON PREP TABLE BY SAUCES
7/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar at bar.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink in kitchen with a spoon and wisk in it.
3/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. kitchen.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Autry Breading.
  • Critical - Observed employee donning gloves, without washing hands.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. fryers on cookline.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods. Chicken and beef adjacent to each other; walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. Chicken stored above fish; reach in cooler, prep table.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar/salt? bar.
8/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. make table, repair man on site at time of inspection. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. missing tiles, 3CS/ice machine area.
  • Critical - Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. beneath ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. case of chicken, Walk-in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. pickle bucket, feta cheese. Walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. soda syrup box. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in wall. behind ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Raid for household use.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar.
5/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in make table expo unit.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter at ice machine not dated.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing gun at bar.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory at bar.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved between three compartment sink and make table.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed heavily accumulated food debris accumulated on kitchen floor tnroughout kitchen along baseboards.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris by microwave table.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • 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. Books on premises and certificates not completed.
10/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cheese cold held at 51 greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Ice bucket cracked.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Sauce shelf.
  • Clean glasses, cups, improperly stored on paper towels. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. Cleaner stored above plastic lids. Corrected On Site.
3/23/2010Routine - 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. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Bar reachin.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper strength in spray bottle.
  • Critical. Observed interior of convection oven soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of debris,or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Floor under dry goods shelf.
  • Cleaned and sanitized cups and glasses not properly stored. Stored on paper towels.
  • Cleaned and sanitized not properly stored. Glasses and cops stored on bar.
  • Observed single-service items cups stored on floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item easy off stored by food service supplies.
12/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/26/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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