Blimpie Subs & Salads, 2701 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Blimpie Subs & Salads
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2701 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33612
License #: 3916961
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 08/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Gasket/not working reach in cooler back.
  • 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. Prep table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. No sanitizing step.
  • Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Potato chips. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Front counter double door reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. Cookie dough freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Hand sanitizer on shelf with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
08/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Front counter reach in cooler
  • Basic - Dusty air conditioning vent covers. Back prep
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Chips
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Dry storage rack rusting
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Front counter
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Front counter
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. Cookie dough freezer
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
2/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
10/22/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Racks chipping and rusted
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: 10/19/13 **Warning**
8/19/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach-in cooler gaskets
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Reach-in cooler racks chipping and rusted **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Hot dog holders
  • Intermediate - Ice chute on self-service drink machine soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
3/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. preparation area
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.preparation area
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.cases of chips
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.drink lids not inverted
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. reach-in racks chipping and rusted
10/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reach-in racks chipping and rusted
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed gaskets with residue build-up.reach-in
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.reach-in doorframe
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.reach-in
6/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-41-1 Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reach-in racks chipping and rusted
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.Reach-in gaskets
3/8/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reach-in racks chipping and rusted
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 3/4/12.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • 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 : 3/4/12.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.Reach-in gaskets
  • Critical - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions.household use only raid
1/4/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Ceiling tile missing. back kitchen
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. chipping and rusted reach-in racks
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • 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
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.purse hanging on food rack
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.chips
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.cups
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. top of door frame is barewood
8/15/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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