Blimpie Subs & Salads, 1523 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BLIMPIE SUBS & SALADS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1523 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139-3301
License #: 2323217
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 1/4/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Case of lettuce placed over trash can while preparing.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety), commercially processed food in the process of reheating for hot holding for more than 2 hours has not reached 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauce in steamer used for Meatballs. No reaching required temperature (135f degrees or more).
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Combined ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous(time/temperature control for safety) food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to the date the earliest ready-to-eat potentially hazardous ingredient was opened/prepared. Meats (pieces/blocks) and Cheese opened and inside reach in cooler, without labels.
1/4/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE FOOD TRAINING AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT. This violation must be corrected by : 11/28/2012. SafeStaff training booklets.
12/13/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment. PAST OWNER / MANAGER LUIS SEGA NOT LONGER AT PREMISES. This violation must be corrected by : 11/28/2012.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE FOOD TRAINING AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT. This violation must be corrected by : 11/28/2012.
9/29/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Kitchen preparation areas. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
3/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked. BLOCKS OF MEATS OR CHEESE AT REACH IN COOLER.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. BLOCKS OF DELI MEATS OPENED.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
2/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. PROTECTION GLOVES USED FOR SLICING PRODUCE.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. COLD WATER SHUTTED OFF.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. BY PREPARATION TABLE.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical. Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. NO ORIGINAL POSTED AT STORE. ORIGINAL POSTED AT OTHER RESTAURANT (BLIMPIE) AT KENDALL AREA. MULTISTORES OWNED MUST HAVE INDEPENDENT MANAGER THAT MEANS A DIFFERENT MANAGER FOR EACH LOCATION . EACH MANAGER MUST BE CERTIFIED. NO MANAGER ON DUTY. Repeat Violation.
8/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. COLD WATER NOT FUNCTIONING AT HANDSINK
  • Observed wall in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Repeat Violation.
2/16/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. under tosteroven
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
8/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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