Soul Vegetarian Restaurant, 1205 S Adams St, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SOUL VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1205 S Adams St, Tallahassee, FL 32301
License #: 4703420
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 08/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Spice shelf.
  • Basic - Interior of freezer soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • High Priority - Live ants in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
08/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/28/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Several units. Addressed previous inspection.
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice and salsa at 44°. Put in cooler maintaining 37°. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Addressed previous inspection.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Several units. Addressed on previous inspection.
3/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Several reachin cooler not maintaining 41 or below. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Several units. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Rice put in zip loc bags and sealed. **Warning**
11/25/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Phone on prep table. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Several reachin cooler not maintaining 41° or below. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Several units. **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Several areas in kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts at 58, sauces at 60. Foods transferred to freezer during inspection. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Cooling temps and times. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Rice put in zip loc bags and sealed. **Warning**
9/23/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Clean pans not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor fan in kitchen had accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris corner wall above warmers.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Request for Administrative Complaint has been issued for this violation.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pots inside of handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of all refrigerators soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Request for Administrative complaint has been issued for this violation.
  • Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
3/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 11/30/12.
12/4/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 11/30/12.
10/31/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield on light in storage area.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 10/30/12.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Observed trash on floor behind freezer.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
8/30/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employee phone on prep table in kitchen.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed debris accumulated on storage room floor. Observed trash behind freezer in storage area.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of a bowl of cereal on table in food preparation cook area.
  • Critical - Observed food employee washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Observed employee washing hands in prep sink.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Observed gloves on handwashing sink.
  • Observed leaking faucet at prep sink in kitchen.
  • Observed no child labor law poster.
  • Observed nonfood-grade container used for food storage. Observed cooked macaroni in clear garbage bag in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Greens stored in thank you bags.
  • Observed unnecessary persons in the food preparation are of kitchen. Obseved children in kitchen area.
  • Observed wall soiled with mold like substance above prep table in kitchen.
4/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed equipment 'wet-nesting' above 3-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. men's room. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. ALL LIGHTS IN KITCHEN.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in cooler in kitchen.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Women's room.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On top of hoods above cookline.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. rear of building. Repeat Violation.
10/19/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers; at all lights in kitchen.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, womens.
  • Critical - Observed 3 holes in window in dinning room.
  • 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 employee dry hands on clothes/apron after washing.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food; watch.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor: FOOD CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE.
  • Critical - Observed fruits/vegetables exposed to improper chemical wash. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in wall; in hallway next to bathroom.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area, under prep table next to clean dishes.
  • Utensils, not stored in a protected manner, stored below a live plant.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb, out back.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
4/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. KITCHEN
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. STOCKROOM
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
1/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical. Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical. Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical. Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical. Please see inspection report for more details.
10/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food rice cold held at 50 greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. GLASS FRONT REACHIN.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Hotpoint reachin
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. MENS
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. WOMENS
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. MENS
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. WOMENS
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
9/23/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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