Largo Submarine & Gyros, 102 N Missouri Ave, Largo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LARGO SUBMARINE & GYROS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 102 N Missouri Ave, Largo, FL 33770-3764
License #: 6200645
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 10/31/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. (Chest freezer in dry storage room has lid that is held together with tape. **Warning**
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. (Over front line make table/preparea and in kitchen over prep table.) **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. (0ppm chlorine) **Warning** Upon reinspection found at 0ppm
  • High Priority - Fresh scent bleach used. Only plain, unscented bleach may be used as a sanitizer. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (54°F raw burger, 47°F cold cuts portioned, 77°F cooked peppers, 47°F sour cream, 45°F cheese slices). All potentially hazardous time-temperature controlled foods moved to working coolers. **Warning** Upon reinspection, cooked peppers 60°, cooked mushrooms 57°, cut tomato 52°, Taziki sauce 52°, lettuce 49°. In glass sliding cooler on cooks line. Had operator put all foods that were TCS in freezer to correct temperature.
  • Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. (Reheat procedures. Location of food thermometer to check reheat and hot hold temperatures.) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. (Sliced meats and cheeses.) **Warning**
10/31/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. (Chest freezer in dry storage room has lid that is held together with tape. **Warning**
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. (Over front line make table/preparea and in kitchen over prep table.) **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. (Women's restroom) **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. (0ppm chlorine) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Fresh scent bleach used. Only plain, unscented bleach may be used as a sanitizer. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (54°F raw burger, 47°F cold cuts portioned, 77°F cooked peppers, 47°F sour cream, 45°F cheese slices). All potentially hazardous time-temperature controlled foods moved to working coolers. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in the process of reheating for hot holding has not reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit after more than 2 hours .(Meatballs in sauce since 1pm, at 127°F ) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. (Meatballs in sauce since 1pm, at 127°F ) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands with hot water in restrooms. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. (Women's restroom) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. (Reheat procedures. Location of food thermometer to check reheat and hot hold temperatures.) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in the process of cooling placed in cold holding equipment that is not capable of maintaining proper temperature. (Cooked peppers cooling in glass door cooler.) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. (50°F in ice bath) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. (For burgers. Advisory not observed on walls, tables, menus or menu board.) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. (Sliced meats and cheeses.) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator not 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. (Glass door cooler at front line) **Warning**
10/30/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Top of chest freeZer
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee mug **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawing at room temperature. Philly steak , placed into refrig **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Behind fryers and flattop grill
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. One individual potato , discarded **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
2/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs above sour cream **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Must be updated /renewed by 10/24/2013 **Warning**
8/22/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Napkins, dry storeroom
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen and front counter areas
  • Basic - Handwashing sign provided at a non-handwash sink. Sign posted above 3 compartment sink, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Duct tape on door of chest freezer
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in freezer. Onion rings
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above burger buns, whirlpool refrig
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Crumbs in bottom of frigidaire freezer
4/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reach in cooler; front line Corrected On Site. repair techs arrived during inspection
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of water ; front line
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lettuce and tomato 46 F - front line Corrected On Site. moved to working cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. spanakopita displayed in covered tray on front counter; 83 F Corrected On Site. reheated for hot holding on cook line
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawing at room temperature. pavkages of frozen chicken Corrected On Site. placed under running water
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. meatballs holding at 127 F Corrected On Site. reheated
10/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. throughout kitchen area
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. missing from men's restroom
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair duct tape on gasket area of doors - multiple cooler
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. multiple plastic tubs labeled 'tzaziki'
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. behind;under 3 comp sink
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. rice pudding
6/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/18/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. spanakopita cooling 5 hrs measured at 70 Corrected On Site. placed into freezer
  • Critical - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. license on display shows expiration date 02/01/11
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 01/16/12.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. missing from men's restroom
  • Critical - Observed soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. spanakopita covered during cooling process Corrected On Site. uncovered; placed into freezer
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. behind chest freezers
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs on shelf above milk
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken on shelf above raw beef - GE cooler
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. case of napkins
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. plastic bulk bread crumb containers reused - contain other ingredients - rice; salt
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by correct name. plastic container labelled 'bread crumbs' contains salt
11/16/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. multiple locations For reporting purposes only.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. worn,missing vinyl tiles throughout
  • Observed build-up of dirt on nonfood-contact surface. top and side of chest freezer
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. duct tape on chest freezer doors
8/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. throughout
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. duct tape on chest freezer doors
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream 47 degr F Corrected On Site. placed into refrig
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
3/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. gallon jug of milk
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tuna salad 44 degr F
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. plastic portion cup in shredded mozz cheese
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. plastic cup inside bulk sugar bin
  • Observed single-use containers reused for the storage of food. plastic container labelled 'taziki' contains tuna salad
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hours of use
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. hand soap on shekf next to vinegar Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. office For reporting purposes only.
12/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 36-12-1 Floors not constructed easily cleanable.
10/4/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. gallon jug of milk
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. potato salad [True glass door reach in cooler]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. spanakopita measured at 44 degr F
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. washed hands in 3 comp sink
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cup of coffee
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. front counter Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on condiment dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorine solution measured at 200ppm [wiping cloths] Corrected On Site. recheck 100ppm
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 9/20/10.
7/20/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. single portion size 89 degrees sitting on service line cooked this morning note operator discarded product
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. meatballs hot holding 117 degrees note operator reheated
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. not washing hands when changing gloves
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. shelf near 3 compartment sink has barewwod and peeling paint
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. old dry food build up
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. plasticware on cooks line
10/12/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cut cheese
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. condiment containers on cooks line not labeled of contents
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. bowl in cut mushrooms on cooks line
  • Critical. Observed employee eating while preparing food. front service area
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. plasticware untensils on cooks line
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. plasticware utensils in self service area
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. tooth picks self service counter
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. hot water heater not working
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. missing at employee hand sink in front service area
8/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/30/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 8/25/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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