Kosta's Subs N Salads, 1312 S Adams St, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: KOSTA'S SUBS N SALADS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1312 S Adams St, Tallahassee, FL 32301-4323
License #: 4701896
Total inspections: 24
Last inspection: 08/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Table under grill.
  • Basic - Interior of freezer lid in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. Old equipment.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 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. Meats and cheese.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
08/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Slicer in kitchen.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
6/25/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Slicer in kitchen.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
4/22/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Grill area.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Small fryer and crock pot.
  • Intermediate - Prep table with can open stained/soiled.
3/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Observed: Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: 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. Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: Encrusted material on can opener blade. Priority: Intermediate
11/25/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Observed: Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: 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. Walkin cooler at 60° holding minimum amount of PHF food. Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observed: 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. Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: Encrusted material on can opener blade. Priority: Intermediate
  • Intermediate - Observed: Establishment advertised grouper on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Swai. **Admin Complaint** Priority: Intermediate Comment: Grouper on menu board.
  • High Priority - Observed: License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. Reference: 61C-1.008(6) FAC: Delinquency Fees. A license renewal filed with the division within 30 days after the expiration date shall be accompanied by a delinquency fee of $50 in addition to the renewal fee and any other fees required by law or rule. A license renewal filed with the division more than 30 but not more than 60 days after the expiration date shall be accompanied by a delinquency fee of $100 in addition to the renewal fee and any other fees required by law or rule. Priority: High Priority
7/8/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelet **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - In-use utensil ICE SCCOP for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation and kitchen area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
2/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. NEWLY HIRED. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced turkey breast at 48 degrees Fahrenheit, roast beef 51 degrees Fahrenheit and ham 47 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
9/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee hasn't been employed for 90 days.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Observed a bucket of feta cheese on the walkin cooler floor .
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Observed food inside the employee handsink on the front line.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture,at the three compartment sink.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface of the fan guard inside the walkin cooler.
  • Observed unnecessary persons in the food preparation.Observed under age child in the prep area.
  • Critical - Reach-in freezer not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue infront of the ice machine.
4/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees next to the slicer.
  • 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
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Observed opened can of Red Bull.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface on the three compartment sink needs cleaning.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.Observed employee touching her shoes and didn't wash her hands.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.Observed eggs stored over ready-eat -foods inside reachin cooler.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
12/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed beef cold held at 48 degrees Fahrenheit in reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee don ckean gloves, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item hanging on shelf over clean dishes. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
4/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in Coca Cola reach in cooler at 45 F degrees.
  • Critical. Commercially processed food not reheated to 135 degrees Fahrenheit for hot holding.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in Coca-Cola holding unit.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor in prep area.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Unused equipment, chairs, etc. throughout back rooms.
  • Critical. Portable ABC fire extinguisher not fully charged by restroom. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. Corrected On Site; paid by phone.
8/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 03B-03-1 Potentially hazardous food rice not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. 109 F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 03B-03-1 Potentially hazardous food beef not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. 109 F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 06-04-1 Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of three compartment sinks.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed hot hold unit encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of GEORGE FORMAN grill soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Floor of walkin cooler.
  • Violation: 24-07-1 Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Stored in mop sink.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall under 3 compartment sink next to HVAC room.
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical. Violation: 47-06-2 Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
4/29/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food beef not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. 109 F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food rice not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. 109 F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of three compartment sinks.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed hot hold unit encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical. Observed interior of GEORGE FORMAN grill soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Floor of walkin cooler.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Stored in mop sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. HVAC ROOM. This violation must be corrected by : 4-29-10.
  • Observed hole in wall under 3 compartment sink next to HVAC room.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
4/28/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 22-21-1 Observed soil buildup inside ice chute.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, on nonfood-contact surface. Unused steam table.
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Unused equipment and items throughout premises.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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.
2/9/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Soiled tin foil covering shelf.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice chute.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, on nonfood-contact surface. Unused steam table.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found; behind and along refrigerator by walk in cooler; under steam table; behind soda counter. This violation must be corrected by : 2/9/10.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Unused equipment and items throughout premises.
  • 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.
2/8/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 01B-16-1 Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food lamb cold held at 58 greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee states product was in prep unit at 10:00 AM STOP SALE.
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food dairy cold held at 48 greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee states product was at sandwich prep area at 10:00 AM. STOP SALE.
8/4/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. # 10 can of mushrooms in walkin. Discarded. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food lamb cold held at 58 greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee states product was in prep unit at 10:00 AM STOP SALE.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food dairy cold held at 48 greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee states product was at sandwich prep area at 10:00 AM. STOP SALE.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Walkin cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 8-4-09.
8/3/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/4/2009Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/2/2009Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 3/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/17/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/28/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending

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