Mediterranean Grill, 832 W Tharpe St, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Mediterranean Grill
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 832 W Tharpe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303
License #: 4703350
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 4/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
4/10/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/4/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line make station.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Near water heater/mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This is being addressed on previous inspection and Time Extension given on callback for 30 days until Monday March 3rd 2014.
1/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/30/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually by the operator. Last reviewed 2/23/2012.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of cooking oil stored on floor in lobby area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Near water heater.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow liquid left in unlabeled spray bottle near Office area. **Corrected On-Site**
11/15/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Make station.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
6/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/11/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over make cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Make cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food employee applied hand antiseptic without washing hands as required by the Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. No bare hand contact allowed with ready-to-eat food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
2/8/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • ESTABLISHMENT NOT REPORTED SEATING CHANGE - LICENSE STATES 14 - COUNTED UP TO 36 AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION
  • OBSERVED CONTAINER OF YEAST UNLABELED - COS
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT USING SANITIZER AFTER WASHING HANDS - AOP
  • Critical - OBSERVED HANDSINK BEING USED TO WASH KNIFE - VEGETABLES
  • OBSERVED LIGHT IN KITCHEN WITHOUT PROTECTIVE COVER
  • OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON KITCHEN REACH-IN COOLER - REPEAT
  • Critical - OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES NOT USING PAPER TOWELS TO TURN OFF FAUCET
  • OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN - COS
9/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair; kitchen reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food; degreaser stored over spices in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle; degreaser in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
6/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/13/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed; Quat sanitizer 400ppm in 3 compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored; to go containers not inverted on shelf behind 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name; condiment bottle of oil and griddle sauce on cook line. Corrected On Site.
2/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 51-09-1 Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. License states 14 seats, 36 seats provided. This violation must be corrected by : 1/4/11.
1/26/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. License states 14 seats, 36 seats provided. This violation must be corrected by : 1/4/11.
  • Observed employee engaged in food prep with no hair restraint.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. Left of fryers.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. freezer and frig in front of building.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. prep table Corrected On Site.
11/4/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
7/20/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 7/19/2011.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect, employee placed bread on grill.
  • Critical - Observed cheese with mold-like growth, on cream cheese in reach in cooler in dinning area.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, sweet potatoes on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/19/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Lack of signage properly designating bathrooms; no sign on bathroom door.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
3/16/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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