Seminole Bowl, 1940 W Tennessee, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SEMINOLE BOWL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1940 W Tennessee, Tallahassee, FL 32304
License #: 4702683
Total inspections: 24
Last inspection: 09/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Dry storage area.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Tongs stored in front counter hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
09/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Above fryers.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Back ice maker.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Right side of food line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No sanitizing agent provided in 3 compartment sink. Sanitizer must be obtained and set up prior to service.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Bar area.
5/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Interior of nacho cheese machine.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Several CO2 tanks in back area not secured. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Case of portion cup lids on floor in storage hall. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front counter sandwich make station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
2/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Several locations throughout establishment.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
10/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/23/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated dust. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Missing pipe at handwash sink in bar area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Portion cups. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. 3 compartment sink at front counter. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Nacho cheese dispensing nozzle. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. **Warning**
5/22/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front food preparation area and also at bar handwash sink.
  • Basic - Two boxes of oil stored on floor at kitchen rear.
  • 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. Observed milk held overnight at front reach in cooler not date marked.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at front food preparation chemical shelf.
1/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/3/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MISSING AT MOP SINK HOSE BIBB - REPEAT 4/19/12
  • OBSERVED CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE
  • Critical - OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP OF SLIME/MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCES - REPEAT 4/19/12
  • Critical - OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCES ON SODA DISPENSING GUNS AT BAR
  • OBSERVED MOP SINK WITH BUILD UP OF DIRT DEBRIS
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT BAR AND FRONT COUNTER HANDWASH SINKS
  • Critical - OBSERVED ONE DEAD ROACH AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST BE CORRECTED BY 8/3/12
  • Critical - OBSERVED SHELLED EGGS STORED OVER READY-TO-EAT BREAD WRAPS IN REACH-IN COOLER (FRONT)
  • OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER WITH BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBIRS AND DIRT
8/2/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/24/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at kitchen.
  • Observed Ceiling tile missing above area at ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions at bar area.
  • Critical - Observed No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees at bar area.
  • Critical - Observed No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees at bar area.
  • Observed Wet mop not hung to dry at mop sink.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of mold like substances in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of mold like substances on soda dispensing nozzles at front counter.
  • Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair at rear preparation area.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable at rear preparation area.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled at front area.
  • Critical - Observed no Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb at mop sink.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by one dead roaches found at rear dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by one dead roaches found behind pizza oven in rear storage area.
  • Critical - Observef Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. This violation must be corrected by : 6/20/12.
4/19/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • CASE OF POTATOES ON THE FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA - CORRECTED ON SITE
12/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. This violation must be corrected by : 8-2-11.
10/13/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 8-2-11.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. This violation must be corrected by : 8-2-11.
8/5/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; bar.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; front counter.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink; front counter.
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 8-2-11.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees; bar.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees; front counter .
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. This violation must be corrected by : 8-2-11.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor; boxes of fry oil.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing; plastic lid in bar sink.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing; tongs in front sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair; chest freezer lid and reach in cooler door.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; pizza cheese at 47F in make table. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor; case of cups and napkins.
6/1/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; hot dogs at 51F in front counter reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures; front counter make table at 51F. All PHF has been moved to back cooler until repair occurs. Service call has been placed for am with John Jones Repair Co.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit; upright reach in, in back. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit; front counter make table.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor; case of olive oil in storage room.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor; cup lids in storage area.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees; front counter.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; front counter.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; bar.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided.
10/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair; Superior reach-in cooler door broken.
  • Violation: 25-04-1 Observed single-service items stored on floor; cases of cups and lids in storage room.
  • Violation: 38-10-1 Light not functioning; storage room.
8/5/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor; case of popcorn annd box of fryer oil in storage area.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair; Superior reach-in cooler door broken.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor; cases of cups and lids in storage room.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing; tongs and ladle in front counter handsink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; front counter.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found; observed approximately 1 old and dry on floor by make table, approximately 1 old and dry on the bar storage shelf at the end of the hall, approximately 1 old and drry on the floor of the storage rroom, approximately 13 old and dry and 5 fresh behind the prep table next to the pizza oven. This violation must be corrected by : 8-5-10.
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices; dead rodent in trap by ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning; storage room.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
8/4/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. KNIFE. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. CUP LIDS. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
4/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
12/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. NACHO CHEESE SAUCE
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. HOT DOGS. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
8/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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