Sangwich Block (The), 9291 N 9 St, St Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SANGWICH BLOCK (THE)
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 9291 N 9 St, St Petersburg, FL 33702-3049
License #: 6206856
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 09/11/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. In tracts of reach in cooler with sliding doors in back kitchen area.
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Pipe behind building draining onto ground causing standing water.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer. Near hand wash sink.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In back prep area.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Observed reuse of 2 paper boats for deep fry item transport from fryer to prep area.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reach in cooler in back prep area closest to slicer. Front line reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Under and behind 3 compartment sink and hand wash sink.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth not air-dried in a manner to prevent contamination of food equipment, utensils, linens, single-service and single-use articles. Drying draped across clean dishes near dish sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. Observed clean slicer with food debris on back of blade.
09/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In black pepper
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In shed
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over sugar, macaroni.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.seasonings.
  • Basic - Reach in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Sandwich make table
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Sandwich make table
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Sandwich make table
6/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. Make table front line
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall. Spatula under presser **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Top cup at self service station not protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can mushrooms
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. As prep sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
2/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.(in sugar) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.(bare plywood shelving in storage shed)
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.(warter bottle in walk in freezer)
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.(front area reach in cooler)
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.(cut lemons for customer self service not in a hinged container)
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.(quats test strips damaged)
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.(large pump sprayers in outside storage room)
10/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under and behind cooks equipment
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter at 82? **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit (food temperature was 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less or 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above when time began). See stop sale. Onions cooked and new time not recorded. Same with butter.**Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Onions on grill at 117?
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than Hand washing. Dishes stored in HWS beside dish area
5/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(butter at 62?f, added to time existing as a public health control plan) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(sliced cheese sitting on top go reach in cooler, not in cooler at 49?f)
  • 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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.(used to fill sanitizer bucket)
1/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.(soda syrup on shelving under soda machine)
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.( "true" brand cooler in kitchen )
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.( raw chicken) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.(chemicals stored above single service items in storage shed)
8/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.(broken in "true" cooler)
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored.(prescription bottle in front area) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of dust on fans. ("coke" cooler in kitchen
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(upright reach in cooler in kitchen )
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.(reach in cooler in front area with an accumulation of water)
7/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on the door tracks of reach-in cooler.
  • Observed employee pusre stored on box of tomatoes.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. walkin freezer
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue on inside wall and fan sheild.
  • Observed residue build-up on the gaskets
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves. sandwich cooler
3/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked. chicken strip, onion rings
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. cooked onions @117 F. Placed in reachin cooler to cool Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. chicken cooling covered with plastic wrap in reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • 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 establishment utilizing time as a public health control without having written procedures.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor.
12/27/2010Routine - 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. cheese in reachin cooler.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. rusted shelves in reschin cooler
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on the sides of deep fat fryers
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of the door of the walkin cooler
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility in disrepair. walls and floors in ladies restroom
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. greater than 300 ppms
8/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed bag of onions stored on outside storeroom floor.
  • Critical. Observed fry vat food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on shelves behind counter.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on bottoms of cabinets beneath soda dispenser machine.
  • Critical. Observed men's bathroom facility not clean.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on outside storage area shelf.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
4/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical. Observed grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
1/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered frozen beef patties in freezer between use.
  • Critical. Observed grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or grease on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed garbage on the ground outside back door.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grill line wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
8/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/31/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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