Subway, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SUBWAY
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1380 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33907-1023
License #: 4604088
Total inspections: 25
Last inspection: 08/05/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of encrusted grease on outside of stoves and inside hot holding units.
  • Basic - Floor area in dishwash area on other side ifvscrub station covered with standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed can opener rusted and not smooth, easily cleanable.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses.
  • Basic - Oven racks not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in dishwash area.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwash sink on food prepping side in dishwash area.
08/05/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Wait/bar station.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Bar/wait station.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 115 oz Sysco Classic Tomato Ketchup **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Observed employee cooking raw chicken and not washing hands between glove change.
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Can of whipped cream stored in drink ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in food prep area near dishwash area blocked by cardboard boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in dishwash area.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in dishwash area.
3/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance. Above dish machine.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Service bar.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Meat walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blades.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink Service Bar used to store rubber bar mat.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dishwash area
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. COOKLINE.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. For prime rib. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.kitchen.
8/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust and/or rust in the kitchen around cook line area.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed a light shield almost falling down near chef office.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a couple of wet wiping clothes stored on prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Observed bucket with quaternary ammonium solution stored on prep area closed to zucchini. **Corrected On-Site**
3/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
12/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper maximum strength for manual warewashing - in sani. bucket found at 200+ppm - should be between 50-100ppm.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands - observed employee cracking whole shell eggs then go onto handle clean gloves without washing hands. Corrected On Site - took gloves off and washed hands.
  • Critical - Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water. Corrected On Site. rewashed.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification Greg Van Horn.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food - raw whole shell eggs stored above liquid eggs in produce walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled - employee handling raw beef then go onto dispense condiments from large bucket used for other foods without changing gloves and washing hands. Corrected On Site. Employee disgarded gloves.
10/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures - bar reach-in used for dairy found at 51 F ambient temp. Corrected On Site. PHF removed from bar cooler.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions - by cookline with fryers - dispenser needs batteries - towels are locked in.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location - knife in sani bucket on prep. table. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers - kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans - Artichoke Hearts 5lb. can dented in dry storage rack.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands - before putting on gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit - dairy product in bar reach-in found at 51 F. Corrected On Site - disgarded.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle - blue liquid spray bottle at bar servers station.
7/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/18/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-03-1 Observed dead roaches on premises - 2 dead roaches under dishmachine.1 dead roach in dry goods storage room floor, accumulation of dead roaches in trap in unused reach-in cooler on cookline, one dead roach under 3 comp. sink in servers station room. On 3/17/11 Callback observed three dead roaches under dishmachine, on water lines and on sticky trap.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found - two live roaches coming in and out of splashing wall guard located behind dishmachine and one live riach comming out of dishmachine drain, one live roach in employee women's restroom, one live roach in unused reach-in cooler in reach-in cooler by prep. area. Establishment was serviced on 3/7/11 by truly nolen. On 3/17/11 callback observed one live roach in reach-in cooler filter on cookline., observed one live roach under dishmachine.
  • Violation: 37-13-1 Observed hole in ceiling - ceiling tile in dry good storage room, where vermin evidence is present.
3/17/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times - blocked by bar plastic rectangular mat.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only - on cookline - observed filter with gap.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises - 2 dead roaches under dishmachine.1 dead roach in dry goods storage room floor, accumulation of dead roaches in trap in unused reach-in cooler on cookline, one dead roach under 3 comp. sink in servers station room.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands - before putting on gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in ceiling - ceiling tile in dry good storage room, where vermin evidence is present.
  • Observed hole in wall - observed gap between backwall splash guard behind dishmachine and wall and floor coving where presence of vermin is observed.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found - two live roaches coming in and out of splashing wall guard located behind dishmachine and one live riach comming out of dishmachine drain, one live roach in employee women's restroom, one live roach in unused reach-in cooler in reach-in cooler by prep. area. Establishment was serviced on 3/7/11 by truly nolen.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris - front bar.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present - hole above dishmachine - vent.
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination - sour cream on buffet line. Corrected On Site., deserts at cafe cabaret.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses - on prep. counters.
3/16/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit - half and half on dining room tables found at 64 F. butter in server station reach-in cooler found at 51 F. Corrected On Site. Gave time as public health control information for creamer, UHT option. Moved PHF to working cooler under 41 F from server reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures - server station reach-in cooler found at 49 F.
  • Critical. Observed employee cough, sneeze, use a handkerchief or disposable tissue, use tobacco, eat, or drink then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands - observed employee cough into glove then go onto food prep. without switching gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Ceiling tile missing - above walk-in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area - sanitizing bucket on prep. counter next to pies. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed - quaternary ammonium in sanitizing bucket found at 400+ppm should be between 200-400ppm. Corrected On Site.
9/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/18/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 15-35-1 ON 4/22/2010 CALLBACK OBSERVED NON-FOOD COANTACT RACKS TO AIR DRY UTENSILS BY 3 COMP SINK FULL OF CORROSION. AC RECOMMENDED
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 ON 4/22/2010 CALLBACK OBSERVED BUILDUP OF SLIME LIKE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. AC RECOMMENDED
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-03-1 ON 4/22/2010 CALLBACK OBERVED 5 DEAD ROACHES ON PREMISES UNDER DISHMACHINE AREA AND 1 LIVE ROACH. AREA IS NEXT TO COOK PREP AREA. AC RECOMMENDED
  • Violation: 36-15-1 ON 4/22/2010 CALLBACK OBSERVED LARGE ACCUMULATIION OF BLACK FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED UNDER SERVER STATION, CAPS, BEVERAGE BOTTLE CAPS. AC RECOMMENDED.
6/17/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • ON 4/22/2010 CALLBACK OBSERVED NON-FOOD COANTACT RACKS TO AIR DRY UTENSILS BY 3 COMP SINK FULL OF CORROSION. AC RECOMMENDED
  • Critical. ON 4/22/2010 CALLBACK OBSERVED BUILDUP OF SLIME LIKE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. AC RECOMMENDED
  • Critical. COMPLIED
  • COMPLIED
  • COMPLIED
  • Critical. ON 4/22/2010 CALLBACK OBERVED 5 DEAD ROACHES ON PREMISES UNDER DISHMACHINE AREA AND 1 LIVE ROACH. AREA IS NEXT TO COOK PREP AREA. AC RECOMMENDED
  • ON 4/22/2010 CALLBACK OBSERVED LARGE ACCUMULATIION OF BLACK FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED UNDER SERVER STATION, CAPS, BEVERAGE BOTTLE CAPS. AC RECOMMENDED.
4/22/2010Complaint FullCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable - air drying racks by 3 comp. sink.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime like in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener by walk-in. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris at bar.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination - unwrapped black stirring straws at bar stored within consumers reach.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises 7 dead roaches under dishmachine area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor - under server station. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed hole in wall - behind dry storage goods [food] closet.
4/20/2010Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical. Stem type thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. have 50-550 F range, no thermometer to take cold holding [need 0-220 F range]
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reachin cooler by steam table in kitchen
  • Critical. Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Have laser thermometer and thermometer with 50-550 F range that cannot deal with cold temperatures.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. some food items at dessert buffet were exposed and not underneath sneezeguards, container with hot fudge not covered
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. caf#abaret room, desserts exposed with no protection
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. drink mixes on floor of walkin freezer
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. dishwasher not changing between handling dirty & clean dishes.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop on top of ice machine - alcohol swab had soiled material.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. ice bin in beverage room, also lobby bar
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. kitchen
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. bucket in back area of kitchen
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. near back storage area
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. men's employee bathroom behind toilet
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles with black-like substance above dishmachine.
3/24/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 37-18-1 Observed missing return vent cover above dishmachine. On 3/12/10 callback maintenance plans on putting in a hood above dishmachine to control condensation and cover hole in ceiling above dishmachine.
3/12/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor - bucket of pollock stored on kitchen floor. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location - ice scoop stod on top of ice machine, surface has dust/dirty particles as demonstrated by alcohol swab.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength -50-100ppm. in sanitizing bucket by cookline.
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold - 160 F. Please set up 3 comp. sink to wash, rinse and sanitize.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing - washing wipe cloth. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises - 20 dead roaches concentrated on a plate found under dishmachine. 4 dead roaches found stuck to wall behind dishmachine in salad prep. room. Establishment was serviced by "trulynolen" on 3/8/10 invoice provided.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found - 3 live roaches by dishmachine in salad prep. room. 1 live roach on wall behind salad prep. table in salad prep. room.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on service bar floor. About a meter long area full of food debris, rusted can tops, black debris bowls with dirty water and bad odor under 3 comp sink.
  • Observed hole in wall - 5 inch long hole in wall behing Cold Beverage center reach-in cooler at service bar room.
  • Observed missing return vent cover above dishmachine.
3/11/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans--2 5lb 8oz cans of Roland Artichoke Hearts Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor--walk-in freezer
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location--ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slimelike substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slimelike substance inside soda gun holster at beverage/bar/wait station.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on ice machine filters.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster--beverage/bar/wait station
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at mop sink/laundry room.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees--cookline and next to three compartment sink.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed hole in wall--behind employee men's restroom behind toilet.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers--dishwash
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant current license not properly displayed.
12/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/30/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/27/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 1/13/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/13/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/29/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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