Hobbit Hoagies Capital Circle, 777 Sw Capital Cir, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HOBBIT HOAGIES CAPITAL CIRCLE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 777 Sw Capital Cir, Tallahassee, FL 32310
License #: 4702850
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 07/03/2014

Ratings Summary

Based on 1 vote

Overall Rating:
****
4.0
Ratings in categories:
Food:
**
2.0
Service:
****
4.0
Price:
****
4.0
Ambience:
*****
5.0
Cleanliness:
*****
5.0

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near front counter. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf with dry storage goods and above prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. salad station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw fish stored above dressings in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
07/03/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Large tank near front counter.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour scoop touching product. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in bucket not at proper minimum strength. Made with soap. Corrected to 150 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
5/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near kitchen entrance.
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean dish rack next to hand wash sink no splash guard in ware wash area.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. One white, one red on clean dish rack next to hand wash sink. Make station.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf above cook line make station. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle laying in Autreys. Scoop handle laying in Lawry's Seasoning.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Sandwich/wrap station. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Pan of fish in middle sink at ware wash area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Gas can near gas hot water heater. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken strips in ice bath at 47° F, and 50° F. Not held more than 4 hours, more ice added, brought to 41° F during inspection. Wings between 44° F and 47° F, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Large pan of chicken salad in cook line make station prepared on Saturday.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Orange liquid on shelf above 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
12/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Salsa scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Wall around mop sink.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Paper towels on floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. Walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Dirty dispenser nozzle stored with clean dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. On storage rack with food products. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Hat on food storage rack. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cook line make station unable to maintain product temperature at 41° F or below.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near 3 compartment and hand wash sink.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Behind filter for ice machine.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Knives and peeler handles stored in food product in salad make station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Salad station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Both make stations.
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items potentially hazardous above 41° F in make station cooler at cook line.
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Case of wings at 53° F-moved to walk in, wings in tub at 65° F-iced down, both brought to 41° F during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Cook line make station.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Spic and span on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior and door frame of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Near fryers.
8/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/8/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Shelf above salad prep table.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham at 50? salad prep and beef at 47? cooks prep table. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of 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. Salad and cooks prep tables. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
5/7/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Walkin cooler fan guard.
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Behind mop sink.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Cart by fryers.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese and lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of 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.
  • Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue on food storage containers.
1/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength in towel bucket.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. WALL BY HANDSINK
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. WALL BY MOP SINK
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. CHIPS IN WALKIN
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. MENS ROOM
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper strength in wiping cloth bucket. Corrected On Site.
  • Drain cover(s) missing.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHICKEN AT 47F. RE-ICED. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. SHELF UNDER PREP TABLES.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stem type thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.
6/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. Observed 2 blank SAFESTAFF books, regular manager and gm are not on duty to find records.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. white stand up freezer next to fryers.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. flat top.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken 48F (cookline), raw chicken 56F (make table), raw beef 56F (make table). less than 4 hours. Corrected On Site by using ice bags on top.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk in bar reach-in.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. clear pans stacked wet.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. employee slicing tomatoes for toppingss without gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. floor along wall under cooktop/fryers.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. 3-compartment sink at bar.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. chicken adjacent to beef.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Utensils not designed in a proper manner. sauce cup used as a scoop in grated cheese.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar.
9/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit; milk cooler by bar.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated debris; above make table.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods; eggs next to cut produce.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods; eggs over milk.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair; urinal in men's room.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food; cell phone on prep counter by make table.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; wings on cookline at 49F. Left TPHC form.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening; milk.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
4/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/5/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Wall by mop sink.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. This violation must be corrected by : 12-8-10.
10/8/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation,without washing hands when changing gloves.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. FILTER ON ICE MACHINE NOT DATED.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. SIDES OF FRYERS AND FLOOR UNDER.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. WALL BY MOP SINK
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. SHELF UNDER HOT SAUCE TABLE
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. DUST PANS
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.BAR
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.MENS ROOM
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated roach feces, to left and right of knife rack.
  • Observed ceiling tiles stained.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. FELICA
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
4/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food chicken cold held at 45 greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food creamers cold held at 55 greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Adjusted unit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food eggs stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. BEEF Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled walk-in cooler shelves.
12/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Please see inspection report for more details.
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7/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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1 User Review:

Don Bowersox

Added on Apr 28, 2015 6:00 PM
Visited on Apr 18, 2015 7:00 PM
Food:
**
Service:
****
Price:
****
Ambience:
*****
Cleanliness:
*****
Had the fish basket (previous visit)- fish was mushy- appeared to have been frozen and undercooked - draft beer was not very cold - appreciate the TV's and the attitude to change channels
Would you recommend HOBBIT HOAGIES CAPITAL CIRCLE to others? Yes
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