Blimpies, 2120 Us 92 W, Auburndale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BLIMPIES
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2120 Us 92 W, Auburndale, FL 33823
License #: 6307484
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 2/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Seal the bare-press-wood shelves in the dry-storage area.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Clean the food crumbs from the inside surfaces of the reach-in freezer.
2/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Secure the CO2 tanks in place, so they cannot be knocked over.
  • Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Empty the dirty-mop water, into the mop sink, after each use. **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. Paint the bare-pressboard shelves in the dry-storage area.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Rinse the mop, and hang it to dry, after each use. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee must wash hands, and wear disposable-plastic gloves, when shredding lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Label the open carton of milk with the date it was originally opened.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Clean the food crumbs, from the inside surfaces, of the reach-in refrigerators and freezers.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Label repackaged, refrigerated foods with the date they are originally repackaged.
12/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Keep CO2 tanks secured in place, so they cannot be knocked over.
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. PInt, or otherwise seal, the bare-pressboard shelves, in the dry-storage area.
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. Clean the food crumbs from the inside of the freezer.
8/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Keep CO2 tanks chained in place, so they cannot be knocked over.
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Paint the bare-pressboard shelves in the dry-storage area.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Clean the exterior surfaces,of the paper-towel dispenser, in the dishwashing area.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Clean food crumbs from the inside surfaces of the reach-in freezer.
5/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Paint, or otherwise seal the bare-particle-board shelving, in the dry-storage area.
  • High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Wash hands, and change gloves, every time you Chang tasks.
  • 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. Label open bag of frozen, precooked eggs with the date they are opened.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Clean food crumbs from the inside of the reach-in freezer.
1/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Paint the pressboard-storage shelves in the dry-storage area.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Clean the food crumbs from the inside of the reach-ifreezer.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Lable the spray bottle of sanitizing solution with its commom name.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Remove the unused- refrigerated make table from the premises.
9/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean wiping cloth not properly stored. Do not store wiping cloths on the counter next to food. Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Paint, or otherwise seal, the bare-pressboard shelving in the dry-storage area.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Employees must wash hands every time they change gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Clean the food crumbs from the bottom of the reach-in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Label the open carton of milk with the date it is openned.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Do not store the spray bottle of sanitizer on the customer self-service counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Rewrapped, refrigerated foods need to be labeled with the date they are repackaged.
6/5/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Seal the bare-pressboard shelves in the dry-storage area.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. Clean the food crumbs from the inside of the reach-in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Employees must wash hands every time they change gloves.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Do not leave wiping cloths lying on countertops; store them in sanitizing buckets between uses.
3/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Paint, or otherwise seal, the bare-pressboard shelves in the dry-storage area.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Clean the food crumbs from the bottom of the reach-in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. Label open bag of frozen, precooked eggs with the date it is opened.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Label rewrapped, refrigerated meats with the date that they are originally rewrapped.
11/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Paint (or otherwise seal) the bare pressboard shelving, in the dry-storage area, so as to easily facilitate cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Clean the food crumbs from the inside shelves of the reach-in freezer.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Store cases of cups and napkins off the floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Do not leave wet-wiping cloths lying on countertops. Corrected On Site.
8/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Keep CO2 tanjs secured in place. Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Paint the bare-pressboard-storage shelves.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Clean the food crumbs from the inside of the refrigerators.
3/31/2011Routine - 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. Single-service-salad containers must be marked with 7-day-date labels. Corrected On Site.
11/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
8/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor./ foam cups.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris./ frontline /dishwasher area.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers./ broken /dishwasher area.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
5/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor./ solo food containers lid / dining area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust./ dishwasher / prep area.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored./ next to tea bags on frontline.
2/19/2010Routine - 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./open deli meats in reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle./ spray bottle inside cabinet under handsink on frontline.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only./ for beverage cooler in lobby
11/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container./ tuna in reachin.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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