Subway, 1962 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SUBWAY
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1962 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL 32304
License #: 4702205
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 08/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Wash solution not clean- 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can- drive-thru hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
08/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Case of chicken strips stored on walk in freezer floor.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Brown plastic pans stored above three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At drive thru ice bin.
5/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Brown food storage tubes west nesting on drying rack over three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. On and around fan cover and base.
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back room near drive thru blocked with large two door bread warmer on wheels.
1/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Over 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. With bread oven exit by walk in freezer.
10/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean containers not properly air dried - wet nesting. Observed in back hall above 3 compartment sink.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Observed fruit flies/ gnats around soda syrup boxes in back hall.
6/11/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Observed a small number of nats in kitchen, approximately 5.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham and turkey at front counter above 41° F, discarded by manager.
5/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing on floor in back area behind door.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed evidence that an employee had been eating on back area prep table.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Observed cookies stored in to- go bag in walk-in freezer.
4/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Hole in wall behind drive thru register.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in milk holding unit at lobby.
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands at front hand wash sink.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items held at front line: *Black Ham 48?F *Teriyaki Chicken 48?F *Salami (Turkey Based) 47?F *Sliced Turkey 49?F *Pepperoni 50?F Manager states the above items have not been held longer than four (4) hours.
1/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/20/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed build-up of dust and dirt on A/C vent above clean dish storage over three compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Observed employee wash hands at front handwashing sink for less than 20 seconds than fail to utilize paper towel to turn faucet knobs off. Repeat Violation: 17-MAY-2012
  • Critical - Observed hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice at rear drink station ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed plastic ware filled with bottled beverages stored in ice used for drinks at rear ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Black Forest Ham and Sliced Turkey held at 45 F at front line holding table. Not held longer than four hours. Manager immediately relocated items to walk in cooler to cool them to 41 F. During Follow-up at inspection end items cooled down to 43 F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by one dead roach found beneath drink syrups station. This violation must be corrected by : 20-AUG-2012 .
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by one dead roach found beneath front cabinet. This violation must be corrected by : 20-AUG-2012 .
  • Observed sneeze guard/display glass at frontline table broken/cracked at cookie storage area.
8/17/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Observed no backflow prevention device utilized at mop sink hose bibb near walk in freezer.
  • Observed ceiling tiles damaged at dry storage area across from office entrance.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Observed employee wash hands for approximately 5 seconds (less than 20 second minimum) and turn water off at faucet using bare hands, instead of a paper towel.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Observed manager wash hands than fail to utilize paper towel while turning water off at front handwash sink.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing wrist watch while engaged in food preparation at front preparation table.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Observed bottles of poweraid packaged in cardboard stored on floor near drive thru area.
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observedthe presence approximately 5-10 knats at rear drive thru area.
5/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times; drive thru ssink blocked by large trash can. Repeat Violation 11-9-11.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit; reach in cooler at front counter and lobby.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table, clear cup with punch on back table.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee fail to wash hands when donning gloves.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice; drive thru.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; ham, chicken, turkey and salami at 49-54F in drive thru make table for less than 4 hours. Corrected On Site. Employee covered open pans with lids to bring down temperatures.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; pepperoni and italian bread dough in walk in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle; pink sanitizer.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above; broccoli soup at 127F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served; 5# bag of chicken breasts inn walk in cooler dated use by 1-3-12.
1/5/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times; blocked by large ttrash can.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit; reach in coolers at front line and dining area..
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees; men's room.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine; soft drink machine.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; ham, salami, turkey 44F-48F in make table. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface; walk in cooler fan motor.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed; qaut at 3 compartment sink at 400 ppm. Corrected On Site.
11/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times; front counter sink blocked by black plastic pan. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory; drive thru.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee fail to wash hands when donning gloves.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture; below 3 compartment sink. Repair service has been called.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food; phone on drive thru make table. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor; case of lids under sod boxes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food; bathroom cleanerr by steam taable with meatballs at drive thru. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle by walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above; meatballs at 118F at drive-thru. Corrected On Site.
5/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface; oven handles. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture; 3-compartment sink.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored; to go lids at drive-thru need to be inverted. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils; raid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above; chicken soup at 93F at front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
1/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; all food in drive thru make table.
9/7/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; all food in drive thru make table.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor; case of napkins in drive-thru.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees; drive-thru.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory; drive-thru.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 9-7-10.
7/6/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. BACK COUNTER COOLER OUT FRONT.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle unprotected on drive thru line.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. SHIFT CHANGE - SOME COMING ON & OTHERS GOING OFF. Corrected On Site.
4/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. WALKIN COOLER.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. OUT FRONT NEAR THE FRONTLINE.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. DRIVE THRU WINDOW AREA.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted, stained and no longer cleanable. RIGHT SIDE OF DRIVE THRU MAKE UNIT.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. DRIVE THRU WINDOW.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. WOMENS RESTROOM.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. MENS' RESTROOM.
12/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHICKEN PIECES IN WALKIN
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PEPPERONI & TURKEY ON DT LINE.
  • Clean wiping cloth not properly in use.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime & soda on soda dispensing nozzles and soda area in the drive-thru.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles in front area.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. IN MENS' RESTROOM
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage. REMODELING TRASH & STUFF.
8/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/18/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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