Sam's Subs & Grill, 21320 Gertrude Ave, Port Charlotte, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Sam's Subs & Grill
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 21320 Gertrude Ave, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
License #: 1801537
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 08/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of residue in the interior of the ice machine.
08/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Behind slicer.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Standing water in mop sink/mop sink draining very slowly.
3/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make station cooler holding at 45°F.
  • Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham and cheese holding at 45°F. in make station cooler. Corrective Action: operator placed all potentiality hazardous foods into proper refrigeration.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Make station.
9/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving in dish area.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease and dust on nonfood-contact surface. Fans in prep/dish area.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
3/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood
  • Observed build-up of grease and food debris on nonfood-contact surface. shelving under cooking equipment
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. fans in dish/prep area
  • Observed debris accumulated on kitchen floor. dish area
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. fryer baskets
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
8/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-35-1 Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. cookline
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease and debris on nonfood-contact surface. outsides of cooking equipment
  • Violation: 37-10-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood
6/4/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/16/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood
  • Observed build-up of grease and debris on nonfood-contact surface. outsides of cooking equipment
  • Observed cooking oil/grease drum rusted out on bottom. behind establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 7/16/12.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. This violation must be corrected by : 7/16/12.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. cookline
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. cleaners behind front counter
5/16/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of current Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. This violation must be corrected by : 5/19/12.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. need chlorine
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 5/19/12.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving in dish area
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. on cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Samir Petro
3/19/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 12A-09-1 Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. braclets/watches. Corrected On Site.
10/3/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of current Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. This violation must be corrected by : 10/1/11.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. sanitizer in middle sink
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Samir Petro
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. braclets/watches. 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. raw chicken stored above raw beef in prep area cooler
8/1/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving in dish area
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint engaged in food preparation. slicing cheese
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. raw ground beef over raw eggs in cookline upright cooler
4/8/2011Routine - 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. cook failed to wash hands prior to glove use. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. racks in dish area
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. non employee restroom
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorine bucket over 200ppm
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
12/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs in upright cooler on cookline. 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
8/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. metal banded brush used in butter
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. degreaser on cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • 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 10 seats and actually have 19 seats
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
4/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed main sand bxcooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
10/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/6/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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