EPPY'S SUBS
Food safety records indicate EPPY'S SUBS in MANGONIA PARK has 10 inspections with a 2.7/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 8 months ago · 10 reports on file
5745 Columbia Circle
Florida, 33407
Palm Beach County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
7/22/2025· 8mo ago
Visit ID: 10960992
Follow-up Inspection Required3 high, 2 int, 1 basic
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) under prep table. Advised manager to remake.
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee put on apron and gloves to handle cakes without washing hands in between. Chef educated employee on site **Corrective Action Taken**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spic and span spray with cutting boards under prep table Removed Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mats stored in hand sink at triple sink Removed Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine Quaternary
8/8/2024· 1y 8mo ago
Visit ID: 8836300
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 2 basic
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At dry storage area; single service plastic takeout containers not inverted. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator remade to quaternary 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to triple sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
7/22/2024· 1y 8mo ago
Visit ID: 8821901
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At prep area; deodorizing chemical stored on prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep table mounted can opener; blade soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator washed, rinsed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
7/3/2024· 1y 9mo ago
Visit ID: 8757396
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 4 basic
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. At kitchen; container(s) of cooking oil stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At walk-in freezer; ice buildup under fan unit. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter hand washing sink; no hand washing sign.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; unwashed oranges stored over cooked eggs and smoothie mix. Operator moved unwashed oranges. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to oven blocked by mop/bucket. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
6/3/2024· 1y 10mo ago
Visit ID: 8645200
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
5/9/2024· 1y 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8669124
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int, 1 basic
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At walk-in freezer; ice buildup around back of fan/unit.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink; threaded faucet with hose attached, no vacuum breaker. Advised Operator to install vacuum breaker.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At ware washing area; hand wash sink used to store cleaning chemicals. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Violation cited/warned on 4/2/2024, callback due 6/1/2024.
4/2/2024· 2y ago
Visit ID: 8459529
Follow-up Inspection Required6 high, 2 int, 2 basic
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. In main kitchen, lower shelves used for storing cutting boards lined with aluminum foil visually torn. Advised operator all surfaces has to be easily cleaned and sanitized. Operator changed foil lining. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler #1, unwashed red peppers stored over prepared salads. Operator moved boxes of peppers to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 #10 can of creamed corn 1 #10 can of black eye peas Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer, raw fish stored over plastic wrapped cooked chicken on speed rack. Advised operator all food must be properly stored. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At front counter flip top cooler sliced tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding). Operator stated sliced tomatoes not prepared or portioned today, held in double pan, overnight. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter flip top cooler sliced tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding). Operator stated sliced tomatoes not prepared or portioned today, held in double pan, overnight. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table, cooked mushrooms (110F - Hot Holding); sautéed onions (110F - Hot Holding). Operator stated mushrooms and onions cooked 2 hours prior before being placed in steam table. Operator moved to be reheated to 165. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dry storage catering area, chemicals stored on shelf over and with spices, syrup, olive oil. Advised operator to store chemicals away from food. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added a food preparation area consisting of flat top grill, flip top cooler, steam table, and hand washing sink not reflected on plans. Located in kitchen along wall shared with bathroom. Establishment has added food preparation area with multiple ovens, handwashing sink, prep table. In area of other side of mop sink. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler Alfredo sauce not date marked. Operator stated sauce made 3 days prior. Applied date mark. Corrected On-Site Warning
10/3/2023· 2y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8460682
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
8/1/2023· 2y 8mo ago
Visit ID: 8459052
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 2 int
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse..... Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours...chicken with rice 47, bean rice tacos 50, chicken patty 49, rice 53, ground beef 53, scrambled eggs 53 in speed racks at 1st walk in cooler . Per manager and Cook food was cooked and portion yesterday . ..... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit..... food not prep or portion today cheeses 46, sour cream 45 , pasta 45 , butter 47, cream cheese 46, cut melon 50 in walk in cooler and lobster bisque soup 47 in 2nd walk in cooler . Per manager food being held more than 4 hours . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Stop sale issue .. Food not prep or portion today , roast beef 46° , gravy 45°, humus 45° in 2nd walk in cooler . Per manager food being held more than 4 hours . Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit..... food not prep or portion today cheeses 46, sour cream 45 , pasta 45 , butter 47, cream cheese 46, cut melon 50 in 1st walk in cooler and lobster bisque soup 47 in 2nd walk in cooler . Per manager food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food . ...... ham 48, turkey 48, pork Moho 50, provolone cheese 47, tuna 50, in 2nd walk in cooler , per manager food being held less than 4 hours . Employee moved food to Cheney truck cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Food not prep or portion today , roast beef 46° , gravy 45°, humus 45° in 2nd walk in cooler . Per manager food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Manager discarded food . Ham 44° , pastrami 45° , capicollo 45° in 2nd walk in cooler . Per manager food being held less than four hours . Manager moved another acceptable cooler . Soup 41°, sauce 41° , cheese 41° in 1st walk in cooler . Admin Complaint
- 51-14-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. ...... make another cooking area in main room , made counter to prep food ... operator converted office into food prep sandwich station . Observed no handwashing sink , observed food being serve food to the customers . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: **Time Extended**
7/31/2023· 2y 8mo ago
Visit ID: 8367567
Follow-up Inspection Required4 high, 3 int
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours...chicken with rice 47°, bean rice tacos 50, chicken petty 49° ,chicken patty 49° , rice 53°, ground beef 53°, scrambled eggs 53° in speed racks at walk in cooler . Per manager and Cook food was cooked and portion yesterday. Stop sale issue . Recommend manager discarded food. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse..... Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours...chicken with rice 47°, bean rice tacos 50, chicken patty 49°, rice 53°, ground beef 53°, scrambled eggs 53° in speed racks at 1st walk in cooler . Per manager and Cook food was cooked and portion yesterday . ..... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit..... food not prep or portion today cheeses 46°, sour cream 45° , pasta 45° , butter 47°, cream cheese 46°, cut melon 50° in walk in cooler and lobster bisque soup 47° in 2nd walk in cooler . Per manager food being held more than 4 hours . Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit..... food not prep or portion today cheeses 46°, sour cream 45° , pasta 45° , butter 47°, cream cheese 46°, cut melon 50° in 1st walk in cooler and lobster bisque soup 47° in 2nd walk in cooler . Per manager food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food . ...... ham 48°, turkey 48°, pork Moho 50°, provolone cheese 47°, tuna 50°, in 2nd walk in cooler , per manager food being held less than 4 hours . Employee moved food to Cheney truck cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored....all purpose cleaner spray bottle stored with oatmeal, sesame seeds at dry storage shelf middle of the kitchen. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times... blocked by moving cart only one handwashing sink for two kitchen by the dishwashing sink . Employee moved . Corrected On-Site Warning
- 51-14-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. ...... make another cooking area in main room , made counter to prep food ... operator converted office into food prep sandwich station . Observed no handwashing sink , observed food being serve food to the customers . Warning
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint