Sahara Greek & Lebanese Cafe #2, 1241 E Lafayette St, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SAHARA GREEK & LEBANESE CAFE #2
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1241 E Lafayette St, Tallahassee, FL 32301
License #: 4702901
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Walk-in cooler floor soiled.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Shawarma wrapped in Saran.
10/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelves in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
5/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with dirty rinse water.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
1/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Handsink
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Lemons
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
8/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean pans not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Soiled spoon on prep table by microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food RICE and rim of the container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink by 3 compartment sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. CHICKEN Kenmore freezer.
  • Basic - Wash solution in 3 compartment sink not clean.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth on table by warmer not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Spray bottle with bleach on rack by open box of wax paper.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food MILK opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Rice in container covered with plastic bag. **Corrected On-Site**
6/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry BRACELET other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Food COOKING OIL not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave in prep area soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink by 3 compartment sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. Table with machine.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food FETA CHEESE not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris at kitchen hand wash sink.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Interior of white refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef and cheese casserole.
2/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Handsink adjacent 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation. 4/11/12
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Walk in cooler fan guards.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. 2 containers with chicken on floor in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in storage room.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Ketchup on floor in storage room.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up. Walk in cooler door.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation. 4/11/12
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Use of thank you take-out bags used as freezer bags in reach in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. 2 door reach in cooler cookline area.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. 3 door reach in cooler cookline area.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Feta cheese on shelf in walk in cooler.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris. Handsink at cookline.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Mopsink
8/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - OBSERVED BUILDUP INSIDE ICE MACHINE
  • OBSERVED CHEMICAL DISHMACHINE WASH AT LESS THAN 120 DEGREES
  • Critical - OBSERVED CHICKPEAS ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CHOPPING LETTUCE WITH BARE HANDS - LETTUCE IS USED FOR SALADS AND WILL NOT BE HEATED TO AT LEAST 145 DEGREES. THERE IS NO ALTERNATIVE OPERATING PROCEDURE - COS
  • Critical - OBSERVED MEGA RED OMEGA 3 OIL PILLS STORED WITH "TO GO" ITEMS
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO HANDWASH SIGN AT HANDWASH SINK IN KITCHEN
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO SANITIZER IN DISH MACHINE - COS
  • OBSERVED PANS ON SHELF NOT AIR DRIED
  • Critical - OBSERVED TWO MICROWAVES IN KITCHEN SOILED
  • Critical - OBSERVED UNCOVERED BASIL IN WALK-IN COOLER - ON SHELF IN COOLER
  • Critical - OBSERVED UNLABELED BOTTLE OF YELLOW SUBSTANCE AT DISHMACHINE
  • OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH ON TABLE IN FRONT OF MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN
4/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/3/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/26/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical - Sanitizing concentration
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Critical - Food management certification valid
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • Critical - Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
7/25/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in walk in cooler.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Corrected On Site, discarded.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee engaged in food preparation while wearing jewelry other than a plain ring. Rubber bracelet.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken in make table reach in cooler cold holding at 44 F.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle of cleaner.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris behind posters.
3/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked; lentils and rice, hummus and moussaka in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit; make table on cook's line.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor; fry oil in storage area.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor; cases of lettuce and tub of chickeen in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed employee fail to wash hands when donning gloves.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation; tea and soda by microwave.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface; motor in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
10/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/26/2010Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Wall under 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
1/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walkin.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
8/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/14/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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