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MAYO SUBS

439 E MAIN ST · MAYO · Lafayette County · FL 32066

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 6, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3468907
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8779904
DBPR license4400064

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#13High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at front counter handles cash with her bare hand, put on gloves, then began to prepare pizza without washing hands. Inspector had employee wash hands and put on new gloves before continuing to prepare pizza.

#14High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside reach-in cooler at cookline: ranch dressing (50F-54F – Cold Holding). Manager stated the ranch dressing has been stored inside the cooler overnight. Manager stated the ranch is made with buttermilk. Stop sale issued.

Stop Sale
#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler at cookline: fish (62F – Cold Holding); ranch dressing (50F-54F – Cold Holding). Manager stated the ranch dressing has been stored inside the cooler overnight. Stop sale issued. Manager stated the fish was thawed under cool running water approximately 45 minutes prior. Manager placed the fish into the freezer to cool to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale

Intermediate 2

#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on fountain machine soiled with mold-like substance on left side. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17Intermediate53A-02-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Both manager certificates expired and no other certified manager for establishment. National Registry food manager certificate for Vishal Patel expired on 04/05/2023. ServSafe Food manager certificate for Nicole Neal expired on 02/07/2024. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 12

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 12 dead roaches in sticky trap in cabinet below fountain machine. Manager discarded all during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One co2 tank in kitchen near entrance not secured. Three co2 tanks not secured behind building. Five co2 tanks not secured in exterior storage shed.

#3Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen.

#4Basic33-12-4

Basic – Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Bottom of cardboard dumpster rusted through.

#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several damaged floor tiles in kitchen near fryers.

#6Basic08B-52-4

Basic – Food stored under dripping water line. Drain pipe below fountain machine leaking onto top of boxed root beer. Inspector had manager scoot the fountain sodas forward away from the leaking pipe during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters soiled with grease and/or food debris. 2. Door handle on reach-in freezer in storage area soiled with food debris. 3. Area around nozzles of fountain machine in dining area soiled with mold-like substance. 4. Wire rolling rack heavily soiled with grease near fryers.

#9Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lids left open on dumpster beside building.

#10Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Air vents throughout establishment soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Drain pipe below fountain machine leaking onto top of boxed root beer. Inspector had manager scoot the fountain sodas forward away from the leaking pipe during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#12Basic14-06-4

Basic – Wood surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wooden shelving inside dry storage area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 1:03 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.