Monster Subs, 1978 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MONSTER SUBS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1978 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-1462
License #: 1617634
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 07/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.2 door stainless in prep area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At front counter. Sanitizer bucket was set up and clothes were stored inside the bucket **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.to strong added water. **Corrected On-Site**
07/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along walls under shelfs on right hand side in back room.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Too strong. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food.raw shell eggs over meat balls. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • 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. Deli meats in the back reach in cooler.
12/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Compartment of equipment subject to the accumulation of moisture is not sloped to drain to allow complete drainage.Standing water inside reach in cooler at prep area.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • 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. Potato and pasta salad. **Corrected On-Site**
7/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Utensils not inverted.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **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. Meat balls and chicken breast.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Cleaning lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**
1/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reach-in coolers at 42-44 degrees ambient air temperature. All units were turned down to colder setting. Monitor units to ensure units can maintain proper temperatures at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty containers.
  • Critical - Observed electrical wiring exposed. over door where exit sign used to be in backroom. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lunchmeats 42-44 degrees fahrenheit, potatosalad at 43 degrees fahrenheit, dairy product at 42-44 degrees fahrenheit in reach-in coolers. Reach-in coolers were turned down to colder setting. Monitor coolers and foods to ensure all foods maintain 41 degrees fahrenheit at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. plastic forks on frontline in cup not stored with handles up. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in soda fountain area on frontline.
8/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving in front counter area near flip top coolers.
  • Critical - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. deli meats and cheeses at E SERIES COOLER.
  • Equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving at E series cooler.
  • Gasket soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. at E-series cooler.
  • Critical - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Old food debris stuck to clean dishware/utensils. crock pot and grill in storage shelving .
  • Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. flip top cooler in front counter area.
3/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. gaskets soiled at prep cooler.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. inside of mop sink.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on scale in dry storage shelving .
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. at pepper container . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. deli cheeses and meats.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. ice machine not draining water properly .
9/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. interior of unused cooler by ice machine .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. mop sink soiled.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving at E SERIES cooler.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. scoop with no handle used to scoop ice.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. front counter area cooler.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. sliced and portioned cheeses and opened packages of deli meats and beef.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. prep cooler in front counter area.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. front counter area by sneezeguard.
3/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving at Eseries cooler.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.front counter cooler.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.for chlorine.
  • Observed build-up of debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. window sill by backdoor .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving by ice machine, under cabinet shelving in front counter area.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Eseries cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. front counter area
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. water damaged ceiling tiles.
9/27/2010Routine - 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. deli meats
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over cooked beef at E-SERIES cooler.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving at E-SERIES cooler
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. cooler by ice machine
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at sanitizer buckets .
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. over 200 ppm
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. storage bucket for utensils .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. crock pots and sandWich press in storage shelving by ice machine .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. gaskets at E-SERIES cooler in rear prep area.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty container .
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. rear prep area
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches inside cabinet in front counter area.
2/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving at flip top cooler in front counter area.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. front counter area cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. food prep equipment on bottom shelving by Eseries cooler
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. invert takeout containers on top of ice machine.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. water damaged ceiling tiles by E-series cooler.
8/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/22/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 3/17/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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