Leaning Tower (The), 2475 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LEANING TOWER (THE)
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2475 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 32301-4963
License #: 4702230
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 11/24/2010

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical. Observed lubricants improperly applied to food-contact surface. Lubricant leaking from mixer head into bowl.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in oven soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. VENT IN WALKIN
  • Observed hole in ceiling.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 1-24-11.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. Training expired. This violation must be corrected by : 1-24-11.
11/24/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cheeese cold held at 48 greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Violation: 06-04-1 Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 09-04-1 Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-18-1 Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-26-1 Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. Dough proofing racks. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Dough prep table. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Cooling unit inside walkin.
4/26/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cheeese cold held at 48 greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Salad prep table. This violation must be corrected by : 4-22-10.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. Dough proofing racks. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Dough prep table. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Cooling unit inside walkin.
4/21/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue on lexan pans.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. Dough proofing trays.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. Dough proofing racks.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Dough sheeter.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Dough prep table.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler 1 soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler 2 soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves above sinks.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. On 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Bottom of pizza cutting table.
1/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. Lexan pans cracked and taped.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. Dough proofing trays.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on dough sheeter.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on dough prep table.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on dough docker.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler 1 soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler 2 soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Floor under can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Wall behind 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves for clean dishes.
  • Observed dust build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Power cord to heat lamp.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
8/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/21/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/19/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/17/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/22/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/21/2008Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended

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