Sandwich Depot Restaurant, 21 W Main St, Avon Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SANDWICH DEPOT RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 21 W Main St, Avon Park, FL 33825-3828
License #: 3800424
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 09/11/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.( observed ceiling tile missing in prep room)
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food.( observed raw shell eggs on shelf above cooked potatoes in reach in cooler in kitchen)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by plastic tub. ( observed hand sink blocked by plastic bus tub in kitchen) **Corrected On-Site**
09/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.( plastic cup used as scoop in ice machine)
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.( back room over prep table )
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.( no thermometer in refrigerator storing milk and pies)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by bus tub.( bus tub sitting across hand sink in front kitchen) **Corrected On-Site**
2/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.( plastic cup used as scoop in ice machine)
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. ( back prep room)
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( kitchen) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.( front kitchen temping at 54°F, operator moved to refrigeration)
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler.( raw shell eggs on shelf above lettuce mix in reach in cooler at front counter)
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.( spray bottle of Clorox on 3 compartment sink )
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. ( dishes in hand sink at front kitchen) **Corrected On-Site**
8/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. ( raw shell eggs on top of containers of sliced vegetables)
3/21/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. ( over cook line)
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.( temped at 90?F)
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.( cook line)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.( storing wet towels and dirty plate)
2/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Incomplete 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 Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of moldlike substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. [ 4 employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraints]
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. [ wood like bowl used as scoop in flour and black plastic scoop without handle being used in sugar ]
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.[ utensils in plastic container with water at room temperature ]
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.[ wet wiping cloths stored on counters in both kitchens ]
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. [ sugar and flour bulk container not labeled ]
8/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. [Employee restrooms]
  • Critical - Incomplete 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.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. [pie cooler] Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener blade in back kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. [cookline and waitstation] Corrected On Site.
6/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.coffee cups stored under handsink towels so they must be touched in order to reach towels,splash occures. Corrected On Site.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.small bowels stored in splash zone of handsink at back waitstation Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. malfuntioning dishwasher. Corrected On Site. will hand sanitize until dishwasher is repaired.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing sink in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in kitchen.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.at back dishmachine area.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.at restrooms used by employees
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.at waitstation at back
  • 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
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.raw shell eggs on counter at 70 degrees F Corrected On Site.voluntarily discarded
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw bacon over cut vegetables in reachn at back prep Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.in splash zone of handsink at back waitstation
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.observed raid spray cans stored with single service styrofoam cups and straws at front waitstation
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.observed open tea jars under cabinet at drink machine/ice machine store by shelf covered with dust and drain from drink machine going in to bucket beside open jars. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.open containers of tea stored under drainpipe from handsink at back waitstation. Corrected On Site.
11/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. spatula stored in standing water
6/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. back restroom door not self closing
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. cases of cans on floor under dish area
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair outside of large cooler broken
3/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.countertop is badly worn in kitchen
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. easily movable black debris inside ice machine
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. blade is soiled with old dry food debris
11/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.raw hamburg stored above cooked meat loaf in rear reach in cooler
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. under grill broiler pan has old ease
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. utensils on floor under shelves
  • 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 training expired
8/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. chicken raw stored above open bacon and stored beef
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. onions and cans of greenbeans in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
3/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/4/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. meat balls sauses sliced meats gallons of dressings not date marked
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.2 door reach in not at 41 degrese
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 2 door reach in ambient temp at 45
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
12/3/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/12/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. front 2 door reach in cooler at 54 degrese
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken stored above beef in prep area 1 door reach in cooler
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. prep counter tops worn not smooth
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. at 0 ppm
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
8/11/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/12/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/27/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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