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KOUSINE PERUVIAN KITCHEN

841 N FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward 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. The bucket was empty. The bucket was changed and the system was primed. 100ppm Chlorine
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the cook line flip top cooler, butter (43-57F - Cold Holding). The butter was stored over stacked. The over stacked portion was removed to the lower cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the cook line cooler, a pint container was stored in the rice. The container was removed.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. The door closer is broken
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone was stored on the shelf over the cook line. The phone was removed
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DUNKIN DONUTS #52

2780 STIRLING RD, HOLLYWOOD · Broward County

No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Unable to locate.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at front counter reading 0ppm quaternary. Employee made new bucket at 200ppm quaternary.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

917 N FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County

In the walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over unwashed peppers. The chicken was moved down.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Between the coffee machine and cook line, the hand sink is blocked by a gyro machine. The machine was moved over to make the sink accessible.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Next to the coffee machine, a spray bottle of window cleaner was not labeled. An employee labeled the spray bottle
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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PHO VINH NOODLE HOUSE

1835 N PINE ISLAND RD, PLANTATION · Broward County

Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet next to mop station with hose attached.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. True Sing door glass reach in cooker- ; Bean Sprouts (51F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed fan turned off. Manager adjusted and fan turned on.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee removed personal phone from prep table. Put on gloves but failed to washed hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door in kitchen
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POLLO TROPICAL #131

1780 SHERIDAN ST, HOLLYWOOD · Broward County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot rail closest to grill, cooked peppers (119F - Hot Holding); cooked onions (108F - Hot Holding). Per employee prepared and in unit approximately 2 hours. Both discarded and replaced with new in more shallow pan to hold heat.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Damaged ceiling tile above dry goods shelf near back door.

EMBRACE BRAZILIAN KITCHEN

1375 LYONS RD, COCONUT CREEK · Broward County

Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizing step skip. Explained steps.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) one door cooler: raw chicken over cooked sauces. 2) burgers over whole muscle Operator stored properly.
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 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Minced beef 84F cooling since 10am . now 2:20pm / rice 80 cooling over 4 hours . See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Alcohol for medical purposes stored next oil at flip top in kitchen. Operators stored properly.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Prep table : Minced beef 84F cooling since 10am . now 2:20pm / rice 80 cooling over 4 hours . Observed cooling covered and in large container.- stop sale
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1511 S UNIVERSITY DR, PLANTATION · Broward County

Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemicals at the coffee station. As per operator, chemical is sanitizer. Operator properly labeled.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturers specifications. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 151F+).
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using back handwashing sink to clean a wash rag. Operator washed and sanitized the handwashing sink.
In-use knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed and washed the knives.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety shrimp being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Operator placed under cold running water.

BEEHIVE KITCHEN

6312 N ANDREWS AVENUE, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County

Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked beans cooling overnight at 11:05 (63F - Cooling) per operator items were prepared last night and have been cooling in walk in overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. cooked pork cooling overnight at 11:10 (54F-65 - Cooling) per operator items were prepared last night and have been cooling in walk in overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked beans cooling overnight at 11:05 (63F - Cooling) per operator items were prepared last night and have been cooling in walk in overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. cooked pork cooling overnight at 11:10 (54F-65 - Cooling) per operator items were prepared last night and have been cooling in walk in overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
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. 2 door low top on cook line: cream (51F); liquid eggs (50F) being held in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Unknown time out of temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door low top on cook line: cream (51F); liquid eggs (50F) being held in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Unknown time out of temperature. See Stop Sale
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored above cooked corn in walk in cooler #2. Operator reorganized
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7626 PETERS RD, PLANTATION · Broward County

Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels used to line bottom of containers of dumplings in the large flip top cooler. Operator stored properly.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell egg (62F - Cold Holding). As per operator, eggs were removed from walk in cooler at approximately 9am. Operator placed in cooler to quick chill.
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 in direct contact with flour in the dry storage area. Operator stored scoop handle properly.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed wiping cloth.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single service items stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Operator stored properly.
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5672 WASHINGTON ST, HOLLYWOOD · Broward County

Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed I grab n go cooler. Thermometer reads18F actually 37F. Operator replaced.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken handles on freezer, reach in coolers, and upright cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed fresh juice in grab n go cooler. No labels.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
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CHIM AUTHENTIC THAI AND SUSHI BAR

130 S PINE ISLAND RD, PLANTATION · Broward County

Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels used to line the bottom of a container of cucumbers and carrots. Operator removed paper towels.
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 raw chicken stored over raw fish in the walk in freezer and neither item was in their commercial packaging. Operator stored properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat sauces and vegetables in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink by the triple sink. Operator added paper towels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed take out container used to scoop edamame in the glass cooler on the cook line. Operator removed take out container.
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1943 NORTH PINE ISLAND ROAD, UNIT 44, PLANTATION · Broward County

Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength O ppm. Manager remade to 200 PPM.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers on storage rack next to Triple sinks. Manager removed during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Printed and posted during inspection.

PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA 5247

3233 N OCEAN BLVD, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County

Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee began tossing pizza dough without first washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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, over 60 days, without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.A
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.
Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Operator holding child while preparing customer order. Operator removed child from food service area.
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OZZIE'S OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT & BAR

905-909 N FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, raw smelts and scallops were stored over tomato sauce. The items were moved down
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the flip top cooler, sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); butter (43-53F - Cold Holding). The items were stored over stacked. The over stacked portion of the butter was removed and placed in the lower cooler to chill and cold hold. All of the sliced cheese was removed to the lower cooler to chill and cold hold. The items were not prepped or portioned today.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the back next to the reach in freezer. Paper towels were supplied
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TREE HOUSE PLAY AND CAFE

1811 CORDOVA RD, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County

No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Kitchen sink.

12801 W SUNRISE BLVD UNIT TT10, SUNRISE · Broward County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Display Case- ; Cooked Chicken Empanadas (47F - Cold Holding); Ham and Cheese Empanadas (48F - Cold Holding); Spinach Empanadas (47F - Cold Holding). Per employee food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Moved to reach in cooler to quick chill.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee wrapped hair during inspection.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leaking on floor when when handwashing sink and triple sinks turned on.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on prep table next to clean brush and knife. Removed during inspection.

JOSEFINA'S COFFEE HOUSE

19481 SHERIDAN ST, PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County

Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed in reach in cooler raw shell eggs not pasteurized stored over two percent milk and heavy cream. Operator stored eggs correctly
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed oven mitts stored inside hand washing sink. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter In-use utensil stored in standing water 92F . Operator discarded water.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. One unisex bathroom

2505 N UNIVERSITY DR, HOLLYWOOD · Broward County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cold unit # 3 , at end of cook line, Blue Cheese Crumbles (49F - Cold Holding), per operator, food not prepped or portioned today. Food held in walk in cooler and moved to cooler on cook line and held for approximately 40 minutes. Ice was placed on food to quick chill.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloths chlorine sanitizer , stored in buckets at 0 ppm. Corrected to Quaternary sanitizer at 200 ppm.

1361 S UNIVERSITY DR, PLANTATION · Broward County

Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw steak not in its commercial packaging stored over ready to eat dumplings in the large freezer by the office. Operator stored properly.
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 raw chicken not in its commercial packaging stored over raw beef in the walk in freezer. Operator stored properly.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket on top of the ice machine not stored inverted. Operator stored properly.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed wiping cloth.

CON CALMA SPECIALTY COFFEE

3233 N OCEAN BLVD, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County

Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse utensil and cutting board and place on storage shelf to dry - no sanitize step. Reviewed proper procedures for 3 compartment sink sanitizing. Operator placed items at sink to rewashed/sanitize.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs then changed gloves and handled plated food without first washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands.
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, less than 60 days, without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.A

FIVE STAR GOURMET

18450 PINES BLVD UNIT 103, PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line- employee provided.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Cook line and preparation area. Employee removed both dispensers and placed bottle soap dispensers.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Reach in cooler- Pineapple chunks stored on open can. Employee removed pineaples and stored on plastic container.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Two bottles of water insider reach in freezer- manager removed.

BLACK MARLIN (THE)

53 W OSCEOLA ST, STUART · Martin County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk n cooler butter (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); pasta (60F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding); clam chowder (90F - Cooling at 4:30 since 3:30); per operator walk in cooler lost power and food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours since 2:30 Observed maintenance working on cooler at time of inspection and indicted that cooler is working as of 4:35 Foods dropped temperature from 50F to 46F
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
mussels removed from original container for long-term storage.

CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL

2700 SE FEDERAL HWY, STUART · Martin County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front cook line reach in cooler next to sink- Cream sauce (55F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52F cold holding); ; tomato sauce (49F cold holding); cooked pasta (55F - Cold Holding) Per operator food moved from walk in cooler into reach in cooler, left out of temperature for approximately 2 hours Observed no covering for coolers at front line Operator voluntarily discarded items and put items in walk in cooler to quick chill.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of cut lettuce and rim of the container. Operator removed
Observed multiple Ceiling tiles missing through out kitchen

10 SW OSCEOLA ST, STUART · Martin County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler # sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding) per operator food not prepped or portioned and out of temperature for 2 hours Operator closed lid
Chef cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Chef washed hand properly after reviewing hand washing
Observed Server handle soiled dishes then picked up plated food without washing hands. Server washed hand properly after reviewing hand washing
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

OCEAN REPUBLIC BREWING

1630 SE FEDERAL HWY, STUART · Martin County

Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 oz sour kraut can dented at seam
Employee switched from working with raw beef then handled clean plates and plated ready ordered at cook line without washing hands. Observed employee wash hands after
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength 0 ppm Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at flip top reach in cooler at cook line
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