Zingales Billiards & Sports Bar, 1861 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ZINGALES BILLIARDS & SPORTS BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1861 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL 32304
License #: 4702519
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Hood soiled with grease and dust. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make station cutting board.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Bar area.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 jugs of oil stored on the floor near cook line.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler freezer torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. Beer walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. White single door reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. All soda guns at the bar area. **Repeat Violation**
09/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food- Parmesan cheese.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface- dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station.
  • Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage- 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered- shredded cheese.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor- 2 jugs of oil.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture- 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair- beer mug cooler duct taped together.
  • Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment- around 3 compartment sink area.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair- white unit.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface- sandwich line.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination- plates stored on top of reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface- card board under fryer greasy. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle- hand wash sink in kitchen.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting- bar area.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food- raw chicken stored above onion rings and raw beef stored above french fries in reach in freezer.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food- grill cleaner stored beside lemon juice.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface- interior and exterior of tortilla chip containers.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled- large white cutting board at sandwich line. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits- sandwich press.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue- sandwich line and white unit beside it.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris- sandwich line and white unit beside it.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled- all guns at bar area. **Repeat Violation**
6/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling and walls soiled with accumulated white mold like substance. Walk in cooler containing kegs, cheeses, wraps, produce.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich station.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Along with food debris, toast, French fries, wings, miscellaneous trash under fryers. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage room. Contains salt, spices, chips, etc.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Both 2 and 3 compartment sinks.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. True make station.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue. White refrigerator right of sandwich make station. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Right of 3 compartment sink at bar. **Repeat Violation**
2/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Near flat top grill.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in bar cooler containing potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Left in mop bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half at bar cooler. And pulled pork at tall white reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. At sandwich station.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Fryer baskets.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Tall white "Arctic Air" cooler.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. At bar area.
10/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior reach in cooler sides and bottom rusted. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage or debris on floor under, around, or behind equipment in bar. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • 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** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. **Warning**
7/26/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. In bar area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. **Warning**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cup used as scoop and sitting in Parmesan cheese. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior reach in cooler sides and bottom rusted. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed case of soda syrup on floor in bar area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage or debris on floor under, around, or behind equipment in bar. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bar area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. **Warning**
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches under bar counter. **Warning**
  • 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** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In bar area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In bar area. Observed evidence used as dump sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In bar area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
5/22/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed pipes leading into bar ice bin.
  • Basic - Kitchen Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around bar soda gun dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Bar Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Stacks of bar cups blocking sink.
1/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER. - COS
  • Critical - OBSERVED BUILDUP OF MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCES IN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. REPEAT VIOLATION
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASHING HANDS. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH HANDS FOR LESS THAN 20 SECONDS AND TOUCH FAUCET KNOBS WITHOUT UTILIZING PAPER TOWEL AT KITCHEN HANDWASH SINK
  • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED ON BAR FLOOR
  • OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATED UNDER KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT
  • Critical - OBSERVED KITCHEN SANDWICH PRESS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND /OR SOIL DEPOSITS
  • OBSERVED REACH-IN FREEZER GASKETS TORN / IN DISREPAIR
7/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/25/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/18/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Observed Carbon dioxide/helium tank not adequately secured at rear dry storage area.
  • Observed Light not functioning at helium tank area of dry storage room.
  • Observed Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers at rear dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of mold like substances in the interior of ice machine near three compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair surrounding ac vent covers in lobby area over pool tables 9, 14, 18, 20, and 12.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers at lobby area over pool tables 3 and 2.
  • Observed food debris and other items accumulated on bar area floor underneath and behind equipment.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment throughout kitchen area.
  • Observed hole in wall at kitchen entrance from bar area.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice at bar area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed one dead roach on premises at bar area. This violation must be corrected by : 4/18/2012.
  • Critical - Observed one dead roach on premises at customer foot rest underneath seating bar. This violation must be corrected by : 4/18/12.
4/17/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. SS bowls. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, bar.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles at bar.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled. Maketable cooler.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cornbeef in reach in cooler.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris at bar.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored at bar. Windex and furniture polish. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair by ice machine.
  • Observed wall soiled with dust by ice machine.
11/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening; hot dogs in reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
6/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface; wooden stand holding coffee brrewer.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening; hot dogs, ham and cooked chicken in reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils; carbon-off by clean food storage buckets on shelf.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle; above mop sink.
2/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage; thank you bags in reach in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
9/1/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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