Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
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103400 OVERSEAS HWY #108, KEY LARGO · Monroe County
- No certified food manager for establishment. 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 employee onsite is certified as a food manager.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with Windex no properly labeled at front counter. Opelabeled bottle.
- Still observed. Operator removed.
- In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle inside veggies across cook line. Operator removed.
33 SHIPS WAY, BIG PINE KEY · Monroe 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 proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
- Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
998 1000 S STATE ROAD 7, MARGATE · Broward County
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Discussed with operator to acquire test strip.
- Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ All certified food managers expired, discussed with operator to renew.
- Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employees expired discussed with operator to renew.
- No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Discussed with operator to acquire probe thermometer.
- Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen multiple floor tiles missing and in disrepair with food and standing water, discussed with operator to repair.
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8600 GRIFFIN RD, COOPER CITY · Broward County
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In kitchen.
2501 UNIVERSITY DR, CORAL SPRINGS · Broward County
- Floor area(s) covered with standing water. 1) At cook line near pasta station standing water observed on floor. Operator removed standing water. 2) Bar area standing water observed on the floor operator instructed employee to mop up water.
1905-1915 E ATLANTIC BLVD, POMPANO BEACH · Broward County
- Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, raw fish stored over cooked pasta and vegetables. Raw food was moved to bottom shelf.
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. On cold buffet line , Cut Melon Fruit Salad (50F - Ambient Cooling); Cut Lettuce (51F - Ambient Cooling,) Sliced Tomatoes - (51 F - Ambient Cooling). Per operator, foods prepared approximately 4.5 hours ago and placed on buffet line. Foods were discarded. See Stop Sale.
- Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. On cold buffet line , Cut Melon Fruit Salad (50F - Ambient Cooling); Cut Lettuce (51F - Ambient Cooling,) Sliced Tomatoes - (51 F - Ambient Cooling). Per operator, foods prepared approximately 4.5 hours ago and placed on buffet line. Foods were discarded. See Stop Sale. Discussed Time as A Public Health Control to operator and emailed Time as A Public Health Control Form to operator.
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On hot buffet at front, Fried Fish (127F - Hot Holding). Per operator, food prepared approximately 1 hour ago. Food was taken out of buffet line to be reheated.
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, Raw shell eggs stored on shelf over gallons of milk. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf.
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5141 S UNIVERSITY DR., DAVIE · Broward County
- Ice buildup in right reach-in cooler.
3074 NE 33 AVE, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County
- No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.A\00A0
- No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge - Rita Huwer.
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15771 SHERIDAN STREET, SOUTHWEST RANCHES · Broward County
- At time of callback inspection beans spout (38F - Cold Holding) Observed in lower flip top cooler cooked chicken nuggets (55F - Cold Holding); spring rolls (51F - Cold Holding); shrimp tempura (51F - Cold Holding) Operator lowered thermostat on unit.
- At time of callback inspection ice cubes were present in handwashing sink.
12588 PINES BLVD STE 101, PEMBROKE PINES · 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. Poster emailed
- No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips.
- In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Two ice cream scoops in water temperature (65F)
3600 W BROWARD BLVD, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- No soap provided at handwash sink.
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
11600 MIRASOL WY, PALM BEACH GARDENS · Palm Beach County
- At bakers dry pantry area and prep area, Approximately 4 small flying insects landing on wall and shelf.
- Same. Temperature -160F.
10002 N FLORIDA AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough 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.
- Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces have no labeling of ingredients.
- Equipment in poor repair. Gasket are torn inside reach in cooler.
- Food stored on floor. Sodas stored on floor of truck.
52 TUSCAN WAY STE 206, SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County
- Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Operator used restroom, returned to kitchen and did not wash hands before handling plastic containers.
- Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor under cooking equipment and floor under reach-in cooler/counters has build up of grease and food residue.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At back kitchen, exterior of multiple bulk containers soiled with food residue.
1151 N CONGRESS AVENUE, BOYNTON BEACH · Palm Beach County
- 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. Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer at bar dish machine.
- Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. kitchen Dishwasher (Chlorine - Not Set Up) Per operator, kitchen dish machine is inoperable and not used for sanitation of food contact surfaces.
175 FOUNTAINS WAY UNIT 7, SAINT JOHNS · St. Johns County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line reach-in cooler, raw squid and raw egg stored over tofu. In walk-in cooler, raw squid stored over can of ketchup. At cook line reach-in cooler by fryers, raw chicken stored over raw shrimp. At sushi bar reach-in cooler, raw fish stored over krab. Operator had all items moved to proper storage levels.
- Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Establishment uses raw salmon, not frozen. No proof of parasite destruction available. Operator had supplier email letter stating pen raised and pellet fed.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At cook line, can opener blade has build up of food debris. At bar, soda gun has build up of soda residue.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At wait station handwash sink, cart stored in front of handwash sink. Operator moved cart. At prep/dish area, steam table unit with soups stored over handwash sink. Operator moved steam table.
- Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At wait station, container of half and half opened 3 days prior, not dated. Operator voluntarilydiscarded
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2805 N EAST AVE, PANAMA CITY · Bay County
- No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof for Jean and Joaquin
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grease build up on fry baskets.
- Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator states quaternary sanitizer used for dishes. Has chlorine test strips.
- Dust and grease build up on ceiling vent. Food debris on counter/cabinets by service window. Grease/residue on sides of fryers.
701 PENSACOLA BEACH BLVD., PENSACOLA BEACH · Escambia County
- Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shucked oysters thawing at room temperature. Operator place items inside walk in cooler.
- Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
- Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxed item with shucked oysters on floor adjacent to walk in cooler. Operator placed item correctly.
- Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Items underneath building.
2450 QUANTUM BLVD, BOYNTON BEACH · Palm Beach County
- No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At table top reach in cooler.