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2525 W DAVIE BLVD, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County

In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line a pan of utensil stored in 84 degrees Fahrenheit water. Discussed proper water temp. Operator replaced water and heated water to 145f.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed at the front counter beer and soda station , 15 small flies landing on the drink nozzles. 10 small flies on wall near drink station. 5 small flies on the ice scoop inside ice bin.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed inside white chest freezer churros inside a thank you bag making direct contact. Discussed proper storage.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in white chest freezer an opened box of raw shrimp stored over an open commercially package of mozzarella sticks. Operator reorganized.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed in kitchen on prep line bottom shelving 4 live roaches crawling behind the steam table.
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MCDONALD'S 10671

5367 W ATLANTIC BLVD, MARGATE · Broward County

Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. 1. Employee on food serving area, used cellphone then continued bagging customer food items for drive thru service. Reviewed hand washing with operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Front counter hand washing sink used as dump sink, observed Mcafe beverage spill on sink interior.

MCDONALD'S HAMBURGERS

13655 W SUNRISE BLVD, SUNRISE · Broward County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. UHT Cabinet- Canadian Bacon (131F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than 2 hours. Manager discarded voluntarily.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

1150 UNIVERSITY DR, CORAL SPRINGS · Broward County

Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with fry containers stored on dry storage floor.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed exit door blocked with garbage container.

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

11555 PINES BLVD, PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County

Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washed hands with cold water Employee washed hands with warm water and soap
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Manager print and posted sign
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at handwash sink next to Dishwasher

1517 NE 26 ST, WILTON MANORS · Broward County

Food storage bins have soil/old food residue.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed dough mixer and dough press both deeply soiled either food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed unnecessary items blocking hand washing sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed significant food debris in the tall reach in coolers.
Stored food not covered. Observed all storage bins for flour, sugar, salt, all uncovered.

456 S CYPRESS RD, POMPANO BEACH · Broward County

Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee put on hair restraint, returned to cook line, put on clean gloves without washing hands. Educated employee on proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook touched cap with gloves on , returned to cook line and picked up noodles using hands with same gloves , without first washing hands and changing gloves. Educated employee on proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands.
Live, small flying insects found. One small flying insect observed at front pick up area, close to front door. Operator sprayed area with insect spray. Fly disappeared.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In white reach in freezer, pans of raw beef stored over bags of cooked clams. Operator moved cooked clams to top shelf.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Educated employee on using handwashing sink for washing hands. Employee washed hands in handwashing sink.
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LE CORDON DU CAP CORP

4521 W HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD, PEMBROKE PARK · Broward County

No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items, no date marks, all prepared 25-36 hours prior. Observed Fried turkey, Fried goat, Brown stew chicken, Legume, all no date marks.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods with heavy buildup of debris.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on shelf.

3535 N PINE ISLAND RD, SUNRISE · Broward County

Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees training expired on 10/15/2022.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellular phone stored on food preparation table next to clean equipment.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls throughout kitchen soiled with accumulation of old food residue.

EINSTEIN BROS BAGEL #3160

8500 W BROWARD BLVD, PLANTATION · Broward County

Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

1430 CORAL RIDGE DR, CORAL SPRINGS · Broward County

Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee using his cellular phone and then engaged in food preparation before washing his hands. After brief education, employee then wash his hands.
Employee washed hands with no soap.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed at 1:05 p.m., no time marked on cooked chicken wings held using time as a public health control. Per operator, chicken cooked at 12:00 p.m. Operation correctly time marked.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken hot held in kitchen at 92f. Per operator, chicken cooked 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator reheat chicken to 178F.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash his hands in 3 compartment sink and then engaged in food preparation.
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KIN ASIAN STREET FOOD

143 SW 6 ST, POMPANO BEACH · Broward County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bowl of raw shell eggs stored over pot of soup in reach in cooler in kitchen. Raw shell eggs were moved to bottom shelf.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee put on hair restraint with gloves, returned to preparing sushi without washing hands and changing gloves. Educated employee on proper handwashing procedures and changing gloves. Employee washed hands and changed gloves.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing sushi without hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in standing water in 3 compartment sink. Per operator , chicken thawing for approximately 30 minutes. Advised employee to turn on cold running water. Cold running water was turned on to thaw chicken.

VILLAGIO RESTAURANT

1760 SAWGRASS MILLS CIR, SUNRISE · Broward County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the cook line pasta station, cooked pasta (42-60F - Cold Holding). The pasta was held in a container on ice. Ice did not meet the level of the food. The pasta was moved to the reach in cooler to chill and hold hold.
Clam, mussel and oyster tags not marked with last date served.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the employee restroom in the prep area. The manager supplied paper towels
oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On the single door reach in cooler in the cold food section.
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DAVIE TACO BAR - TACOS

13040 W SR 84, DAVIE · Broward County

Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed multiple containers of cooked beef,chicken pork not date marked correctly.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at front line spoon handle in contact with the queso. Operator removed
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed front line cooler low boy standing water in bottom of cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed in walk-in cooler containers of refried beans not covered. Operator covered

SHISHKA LEBANESE GRILL

1901 N FEDERAL HWY STE 109, POMPANO BEACH · Broward County

Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used cellphone on cook line, changed gloves, then continued preparing food for customers without washing hands. Educated employee on proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bag of raw shrimp stored over pan of cheese dumplings in low boy cooler on cook line. Manager moved raw shrimp to bottom shelf.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of rubbing alcohol stored on shelf over prep table on cook line. Manager removed bottle from shelf.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer in 3 compartment sink stored at over 200 ppm. Corrected to 100 ppm.
Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. Menu does not state 18% Gratuity for parties of 8 and more patrons. Gratuity listed on receipt.
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DI VALLE'S CUCINA ITALIANA & WINE BAR

3471 N FEDERAL HWY STE 101, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County

Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator touched trash can then proceeded to touch clean utensils and equipment. Educated operator who then washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In standing cooler Pan with raw chicken stored over an open canned milk. Operator corrected storage
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In storage room Approximately 25 droppings behind freezer Approximately 30 droppings under shelving Approximately 5 droppings behind door Advised operator to remove droppings and clean/sanitize area
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler #1 cooked potatoes (50F - Cold Holding)per operator not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler #1 cooked potatoes (50F - Cold Holding)held in reach in cooler overnight. per operator not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale
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POLLO TROPICAL #227

50 N UNIVERSITY DR, PLANTATION · Broward County

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed back handwashing sink blocked with a stack of chicken in boxes. Operator made the sink accessible.

BROOKLYN WATER BAGEL

2151 N FEDERAL HWY, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter on service line at 64F approximately 3.5 hrs. Suggested time as public health control to operator.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Observed employee in service touched glasses than proceeded on making sand which with hand washing and glove change
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed on main cook line shelf blocking hand sink as well scrubber inside sink
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
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SAKURA SUHSI AND OMAKASE

2790 STIRLING RD BAY 5, HOLLYWOOD · Broward County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In left fliptop lower cooler, raw tuna and hamachi over edible flowers and micro greens. Employee rearranged to properly separate.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Empty sauce container in hand sink at front counter. Employee removed container.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in pump spray bottle under triple sink. Advised employee to mark when able.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone and wireless speaker on shelf next to to go trays above left fliptop unit in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Cases of avocados on floor in hallway to kitchen entrance.
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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

1892 UNIVERSITY DR, CORAL SPRINGS · Broward County

Live, small flying insects found. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on garbage container in bar area. Operator killed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed hand wash sink in prep area blocked with garbage container. Operator relocate container.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on cooked potatoes stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, potatoes cooked more than 24 hours.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substances inside ice machine.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler. Operator cleaned.
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3000 COUNTRY CLUB LN, PEMBROKE PARK · Broward County

Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed oxtail in steam table at 136F. Operator states has been reheating in steam table for 1.5 hours. Operator removed to sauté station to heat to 165+F before returning to steam table.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fryer filter machine with extreme buildup of used grease and food debris.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cases multiple times food items prepared 25-36 hours prior with no date marks. Observed Stew Turkey, Griot, Stewed Chicken, Oxtail, etc. all no date marks.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container no handle in dry beans used to dispense food.
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NORTH SOUTH GRILL

154 S FLAMINGO ROAD, PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County

Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handling raw chicken to cook with gloves on proceeded to remove gloves and put on a new set of gloves without handwashing. Operator instructed employee to wash hands. Employee washed hands.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach at salad bar FLIPTOP in kitchen on the cutting board.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) FLIPTOP Salad// ; boiled Eggs (45F-47F - Cold Holding) Operator added ice to quick chill. 2) FlipTop Flat Top// Cooked chicken (42F - 47F cold holding); Raw Beef (43F-45F - Cold Holding); cooked onion (46F - Cold Holding). Observed items stored over chill line. Operator removed foods from over chill line and stored at the bottom of unit for quick chill. Per operator items in unit for less than 4 hours. Item not prepared or portioned today.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 thermometer when calibrated on ice stand over five degrees, adjusted calibration.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk at front counter flip top without date marking. Per operator milk was opened approximately 48 hours ago. Operator put date on milk.
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301 N UNIVERSITY DR STE 600, PLANTATION · Broward County

Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on the cook line. Operator cleaned the cooler.

THE GREEK JOINT KITCHEN & BAR

5810 S UNIVERSITY DR, UNIT 118, DAVIE · Broward County

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.observed no paper towels at handwash sink next to dishwasher Operator replaced paper towel
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Operator placed under running water

319 N UNIVERSITY DR SPACE P2, PLANTATION · Broward County

Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 6 small flying insects at the dishwashing area landing on clean dishes and the dishwashing machine. Observed approximately 5 small flying insects at the mop sink landing on tubing and walls. Observed approximately 3 small flying insects in the prep area landing on a rice cooker and prep table.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over ready to eat peppers in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (124F - Hot Holding) in the rice cooker. Observed rice cooker was accidentally unplugged. Rice was placed into the rice cooker approximately 1 hour ago. Operator voluntarily discarded and added new rice.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several containers with wet nesting in the dishwashing area. Operator stored to allow proper air drying.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
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HILA HEALTHY COFFEE

2382 WESTON RD, WESTON · Broward County

At time of callback inspection operator could not locate
At time of callback inspection inspection still observed

1289 N UNIVERSITY DR, CORAL SPRINGS · Broward County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cut tomatoes cold held at 45F in front line cooler. Per operator, tomatoes transfer to unit 1.50 hours before the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on tomatoes for quick chill.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed no food manager on duty at the time of inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee personal food item stored in walk in cooler not Identified from restaurant food.

LUCKY SCOOPS ICE CREAM

8197 N UNIVERSITY DR STE 4, TAMARAC · Broward County

Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. -Observed case with drinking water stored on floor in prep station. Operator removed and stored properly.

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