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CHICKEN BOX N MORE

204 N FLAGLER AVE, POMPANO BEACH · Broward County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in kitchen, Raw Shrimp (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepared or portioned today. Food held in cooler since yesterday. Food was discarded. See Stop Sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In front reach in cooler, package of raw bacon sitting atop container of beef gravy in front reach in cooler. Raw food was moved to bottom shelf.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In reach in cooler in kitchen, Fried Chicken (59F - Heated Cooling); Yellow Rice (52F - Cooling. Per operator, foods prepared yesterday and held in cooler overnight. Foods were discarded. See Stop Sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Packages of Reduced Oxygen Packaging Tilapia, bearing label to remove packaging before thawing, stored thawed in reach in cooler in kitchen. Fish thawing overnight in cooler. Fish was discarded. 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. In reach in cooler in kitchen, Raw Shrimp (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepared or portioned today. Food held in cooler since yesterday. Food was discarded. See Stop Sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In reach in cooler in kitchen, Fried Chicken (59F - Heated Cooling); Yellow Rice (52F - Heated Cooling. Per operator, foods prepared yesterday and held in cooler overnight. Foods were discarded. See Stop Sale.
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LOU'S GIANT SUBS & DELI

1721 N DIXIE HWY, POMPANO BEACH · Broward County

No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees coffee cup stored in prep table in kitchen and beverage stored in Atosta reach in cooler in kitchen. Employees drinks were removed from prep table and cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle stored in bucket of dry garlic powder seasoning under prep table on cook line. Cup was removed from bucket.

10860 PINES BLVD, PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County

Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food, food stored on the floor, food stored uncovered, and improper storage by minimum cooking temperature.
Employee personal beverage container in food prep area; employees handling food or clean equipment without washing hands first or after touching soiled surfaces.
No chemical test kit available for the sanitizer in use; dishmachine maintenance issues, label residue on cleaned containers, lime scale buildup.
Food-contact surfaces soiled with debris, mold-like substance, or slime; ice machine interiors with mold; dishmachine sanitizer at improper concentration.
Floors, walls, and ceilings soiled with grease, food debris, dust, or in disrepair. Standing water on floor surfaces.
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4475 SHERIDAN ST, HOLLYWOOD · Broward County

Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle above triple sink.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On back kitchen prep table, pasta fagioli 86-89F at 2:30pm (heated cooling approximately 1 hour) to 79-84F at 3:10pm; pomodoro tomato sauce 108-113F at 2:30pm (heated cooling approximately 1 hour) to 95-102F at 3:10pm. Based on times and temperatures taken, neither will reach 70F in 2 hours. Manager moved both to walk in cooler to rapid increase chilling.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cookline sanitizer bucket at 0ppm chlorine. Manager remade to proper 100ppm chlorine.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth under cutting board on prep table by triple sink.
Stored food not covered. Multiple soups in walk in cooler at proper temperature not covered.

EINSTEIN BROS BAGEL #1597

3200 N FEDERAL HWY, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler cream cheese (44F - Cold Holding); salmon (50F - Cold Holding). Grab and Go open air cooler; cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared to portion today held in unit units less than three hours moved to walk-in cooler.
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 touched clean utensils to prepare/serve ready to eat food without washing hands first. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands
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 touched cash money bills and front counter then touched bagel while placing in toaster for customer order without washing hands. Discussed with employee who discarded bagel, washed hands and then donned new pair of single service gloves.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control (TPHC) to hold time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food. No written procedures for butter, cheese bagels, sliced cheese; per operator, being held using time as public health control. Advised Operator to complete/written procedures.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout kitchen heavily soiled under/behind equipment, storage, ware washing area. Operator started sweeping.
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BREAK TIME RESTO 1 LLC

2027 NORTH DIXIE HWY, POMPANO BEACH · Broward County

Observed same at callback inspection.

4020 SW 40 ST, PEMBROKE PARK · Broward County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener observed with buildup of debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
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 frozen on site prepared food marked with preparation date, but no additional information of when moved from freezer to refrigeration.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Operator placed containers of chicken directly on the floor.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip top cooler in poor condition. Overnight temperature 43F on all foods. Operator to utilize ice bags on TCS foods today until repair technician can correct to 41F or lower.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice paddle in standing room temperature water (81°F). Operator cleaned cleaned, sanitized, and stored in water maintained at 135F+.

APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR

5377 W. ATLANTIC BLVD, LAKEWOOD SHOPPING CENTER, MARGATE · Broward County

Outside near dumpster vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb with hose attached
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Area around soda nozzles soiled. Employee cleaned and sanitized
Hand washing sink at bar has no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided. Employee restocked
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line flip top coolers
Stored food not covered.
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LITTLE HAVANA BAR & GRILL

6240 CORAL RIDGE DR STE 100, CORAL SPRINGS · Broward County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in cooler drawers below beef stored over shredded beef. Operator stored correctly .
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed glass in handwashing sink at bar . Operator removed
Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled shelf next to three compartment sink.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at bar 0 Pm operator remade solution rechecked 400 Ppm
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At wait station.
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LATINOS RESTAURANTE

1754 W HILLSBORO BLVD, DEERFIELD BEACH · 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. Dishwasher at zero ppm. The hose was not connected to the sanitizer bucket. Chef put the hose in the sanitizer and primed chlorine to 100 ppm
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on top shelf on cook line not inverted. Manager inverted plates
Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. In womens restroom there is no covered waste receptacle
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both women and mens restrooms door doesnt have a self closer where doors closed tightly.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fis was still in cut reduced oxygen packaging. Chef items were thawed this morning and didnt have a chance to remove from reduced oxygen packaging. Chef the removed fish from reduced oxygen packaging.
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CHICK FIL A SAWGRASS SQUARE FSU

12600 W SUNSHINE BLVD, SUNRISE · Broward County

Employee personal beverage container in food prep area; employees handling food or clean equipment without washing hands first or after touching soiled surfaces.
Open dumpster lids, missing drain plugs, garbage on the ground around the dumpster, unused equipment on the premises.

6240 CORAL RIDGE DR UNIT 106, CORAL SPRINGS · Broward County

Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in cold tech three door freezer lobster tails not commercially packaged stored over bags of peas and carrots.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs then handled clean plate with out washing hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in lower flip top tempura shrimp (67F - Cooling) in covered plastic container per employee prepared more than 24 hours ago and held in unit overnight.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed freezer chest in hallway.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located by three compartment sink.
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LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA

2301 N SR 7, HOLLYWOOD · Broward County

Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Employee washed hands at front hand sink just ahead of inspector. Water began heating up while inspector washed hands. Discussed with manager to always ensure water is hot before washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On back prep table, not being used at time of inspection for prep, mozzarella sticks (58F - Cold Holding). Per manager out of cooler approximately 30-45 minutes. Manager returned to walk in cooler to rechill.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Batteries dead in both probe thermometers.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee wearing artificial nails while preparing pizzas without wearing gloves. Discussed with employees the need for gloves if wearing false nails. Employee rewashed hands and put on gloves.

THE MAYOR'S CAFE

1677 N HIATUS RD, PEMBROKE PINES · 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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quat test kit provided for sanitizer buckets
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

GENEROSO'S ITALIAN SANDWICH SHOPPE AND ESPRESSO BAR

6230 CORAL RIDGE DR STE 106, CORAL SPRINGS · Broward County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cart next to stove sliced American cheese (51-55F - Cold Holding) out at room temperature. Per operator held out of temperature less than 15 minutes not portion or prepared today. Operator placed in walk-in cooler.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs then handled squeeze bottle of ketchup without washing hands.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with hose attached without vacuum breaker. Operator installed.
Spray bottle containing toxic sanitizer substance not labeled by three compartment sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee. Employee placed hat on
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BIG MIKES HEALTHY OF FT LAUDERDAL

1637 SE 17 ST, FT LAUDERDALE · Broward County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler- Raw shell eggs over butter and packaged juices, manager placed raw shell eggs on bottom shelf.
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 wearing gloves took soiled pot to dishwasher area, the came back tomorrow stir a veggie sauce, using same gloves after educated empowering proper hand wash pr, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Gallon of Clorox next to breakfast bowls toppings , peak, granola. Employee removed gallon of Clorox.
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer-packages of raw salmon and raw snapper on top of open container of turkey bacon. Employee placed raw sea food on bottom.
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BRANDON ASIAN CUISINE

6417 STIRLING RD, DAVIE · Broward County

No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
1 Light shield damaged in kitchen.

PATRIZIAS WATERFRONT

1975 S OCEAN DR, HALLANDALE BEACH · Broward County

Stop Sale orders issued on food found unsafe to serve — temperature abuse, unsound condition, dented cans, expired ready-to-eat food, and shellfish tagging issues.
Improper thawing methods for TCS food, and labeling/handling issues for commercially processed reduced-oxygen-packaged fish.
Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution; wiping-cloth sanitizer (chlorine or quaternary ammonium) below required minimum strength.

ETARU HALLANDALE BEACH

111 SURF RD, HALLANDALE BEACH · Broward County

Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine on beach club soiled.

ETARU HALLANDALE BEACH

111 SURF RD, HALLANDALE BEACH · Broward County

Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags for the month of August were not marked with last date served.
Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of food stored directly on the walk in freezer floor. Operator relocated to shelves.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at center of hot line hand washing station. Operator replaced.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed at Sushi station, tuna removed from freezer less than two hours prior still in reduced oxygen packaging. Operator removed and stored properly.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed two (2) employee drinks on counter in sushi station. Operator relocated to bottom shelf.

10211 PINES BLVD, PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County

Employee personal beverage container in food prep area; employees handling food or clean equipment without washing hands first or after touching soiled surfaces.
Food-contact surfaces soiled with debris, mold-like substance, or slime; ice machine interiors with mold; dishmachine sanitizer at improper concentration.
Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution; wiping-cloth sanitizer (chlorine or quaternary ammonium) below required minimum strength.

3848 N FEDERAL HWY, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County

Dish employee handled soiled utensils and then handled clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands.
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/. Front expo area - no handwashing sink. Employees preparing salads, dispensing soups and scooping ice.
Operator is conducting reduced oxygen packaging of frozen fish, raw meat, poultry, or fruit and vegetables, cured meat and poultry, hard or semisoft cheese with no ingredients added at the establishment, cook-chill packaging, or sous vide packaging without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. More information can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/special-process/. Establishment vacuum packaging raw chicken and raw beef.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Grill drawers - scoop handle in quinoa. Operator removed.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler - unwashed onions stored over ready to eat watermelon. Reviewed proper storage with operator.

MAMA'S SOUL FOOD 2

1013 W BRANDON BLVD, BRANDON · Hillsborough County

Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food, food stored on the floor, food stored uncovered, and improper storage by minimum cooking temperature.
Employee personal beverage container in food prep area; employees handling food or clean equipment without washing hands first or after touching soiled surfaces.
Employee personal beverage container in food prep area; employees handling food or clean equipment without washing hands first or after touching soiled surfaces.
Food-contact surfaces soiled with debris, mold-like substance, or slime; ice machine interiors with mold; dishmachine sanitizer at improper concentration.
Handwash sinks used for non-handwashing purposes, blocked, or missing soap, paper towels, or signage.
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9330 NOOR BLVD, PARKLAND · 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.

PUMMAROLA CORAL SPRINGS

6240 CORAL RIDGE DR STE 115, CORAL SPRINGS · Broward County

Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose attached without vacuum breaker. Straight line water
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at pizza station cooked meatballs (44-47F - Cold Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than three hours not portion or prepared today. Operator placed in a container of ice
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On 6 burner stove 103F. Operator discarded water.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Front counter
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a pair of tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed.

4100 N FEDERAL HWY, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County

Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Back storage area - Raw fish stored over bags of drink ice. Operator stored all items properly.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher - main (Temperature 157F) second attempt 145F. Operator set up triple sink sanitizing. Quaternary 400ppm.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler - raw fish stored over unwashed strawberries. Operator stored all items properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bar - glass door unit - blue cheese olives (52F). Per operator item held in unit overnight. Item not prepped 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. Bar - glass door unit - blue cheese olives (52F). Per operator item held in unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale
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MCALISTER'S DELI PEMBROKE PINES

10620 PINES BLVD P110, PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

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