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10019 SUNSET STRIP, SUNRISE · 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 touched face and clothes and proceeded to make customers drink without washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
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.
Gasket in double doors reach in freezer in disrepair.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
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RICE MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN

401 E LAS OLAS BLVD STE 115, 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). The bucket of sanitizer liquid was empty. The bucket was changed. 100ppm Chlorine.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No kit for either Quaternary for the triple sink and sanitizer buckets or Chlorine for the dish washer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In the bins of rice and black lentils, the scoop handles were lying in the food. The handles were corrected
Equipment in poor repair. On the cook line, the reach in cooler gasket is torn.

1732 MAIN ST, WESTON · Broward County

Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee turn on cold water only faucet to wash hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in salt container on prep shelf the scoop handle in contact with the salt.

1902 HOLLYWOOD BLVD, HOLLYWOOD · 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. Dishwasher failed to wash hands before handling clean dishware from machine immediately after handling soiled dishware. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands going forward.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, cut raw steaks above container of artificial crab salad. Employee rearranged to properly separate.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No color change strips or high hold thermometer for dishmachines to check temperature.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle on shelf above mop sink. Employee labeled as glass cleaner.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open top beverage container on shelf by clean dishware opposite triple sink. Employee moved beverage away from area.
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3NATIVES FORT LAUDERDALE

1501 SE 17 ST STE G, FORT LAUDERDALE · 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 soap provided at handwash sink. Two employee-customer bathrooms. Employee provided in both bathrooms.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Sod dispenser not working in two bathrooms .

1436 E ATLANTIC BLVD UNIT H, POMPANO BEACH · Broward County

Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked chicken stored in non food grade bag in reach in freezer. Operator placed chicken in food grade bag.

HOLLYWOOD BEACH CAFE

2300 N SURF RD, HOLLYWOOD · Broward County

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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine mold like substance . Operator cleaned

TRAVELIN' TOM'S COFFEE

10181 W SAMPLE RD STE 204, CORAL SPRINGS · Broward County

Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk - Per operator opened 2 days ago. Reviewed proper date marking.

CANTON HOUSE RESTAURANT

6095 SE FEDERAL HWY, STUART · Martin County

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. At tall reach in freezer raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over raw beef - operator removed and stored properly.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Throughout kitchen area.

NOSTALGIA GREEK TAVERNA

6196 SE FEDERAL HWY, STUART · Martin County

Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At cookline reach in cooler raw chicken stored over raw beef - operator removed.
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. See stop sale. No time mark for garlic in oil- operator tine marked for ramping 1.75 hours.
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.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between prep tables at cookline- operator removed.

ICHIMARU MY FAV

6220 SE FEDERAL HWY, STUART · Martin County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored over sauce- operator removed and stored proper
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. At sushi station reach in Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating not removed- see stop sale.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut tofu prepared 08/08/26 not date marked - operator date marked.
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. At sushi station reach in Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating not removed- see stop sale.

CHILI'S GRILL & BAR #266

2988 NW FEDERAL HWY, JENSEN BEACH · Martin 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. Operator unable to provide any employee food handling certificates at time of inspection
Ice buckets not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Operator stored properly
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, at bar counter

LOST LAKE SNACK BAR

8310 SE FAZIO DR, HOBE SOUND · Martin County

Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food Observed employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee washed hands.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container in hand sink at window. Operator removed.

6185 SE FEDERAL HWY, STUART · Martin County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler- Cheese 45F - cold holding, Ham 45-52F-cold holding lasagna 45F- cook holding , cooked meatballs 45-46F-cold holding, cooked pasta 45-46F-cold holding, marinara sauce 45-46F- cold holding, butter 45F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- as per operator cooler door left open for 1 hour- food out of temperature for 1.5 hours- operator placed ice bags on food to quick chill.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At cookline flip top cooler-non food grade paper napkin used to store herbs- operator removed.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At handwash sink - water at 74F.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

6027 SE FEDERAL HWY, STUART · Martin County

Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm) corrected to 100ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At coffee station reach in cooler- Butter chips 64F-cold holding, milk 46F- cold holding-food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 1.5 hours- operator placed under tine as a public health control for remaining time.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. At dish machine area approximately 10 rodent droppings on top of dish machine- operator removed and sanitized area.
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/
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service coffee filters not protected at coffee station.

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

2491 NW FEDERAL HWY, STUART · Martin County

Freezer Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Food stored on floor of walk in freezer

3187 NW FEDERAL HWY, JENSEN BEACH · Martin County

Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength at 0 ppm . Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set up triple sink with quaternary sanitizer to 300 ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage patties (90F - Hot Holding); cooked potatoes (100F - Hot Holding) Sitting off heat at stove top on cook line Per chef potatoes out of temperature for approximately 1 hour Operator placed food on time stamp for remaining
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Operator made fresh solution to 300 ppm
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

LA GRANJA CHICKEN STEAK AND SEAFOOD

5920 SE FEDERAL HWY STE B, STUART · Martin County

Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At walk in cooler raw pork stored over unwashed jalapeños - operator removed and stored properly.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. At cook line area - employee handled raw beef and chicken then proceeded in touching clean equipment without changing their gloves or washing their hands- educated operator - employee washed their hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At grill station flip top cooler - Raw beef 54F-cold holding, raw chicken 54F- cold holding, , cooked potatoes 54F- cold holding, cooked corn 55F- cold holding, raw fish 54F- cold holding, shredded cheese 43F burger patties 54F-cold holding , mixed vegetables 54F- cold holding, cut tomatoes 56F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature 2.5 hours - operator placed in reach in cooler to quick chill.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler raw chicken stored over cooked seafood - operator removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple chemical spray bottle not labeled - operator labeled.

ORCHIDS GARDEN BOCA

9045 LA FONTANA BLVD STE 109, BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat sauces. Employee moved chicken to bottom shelf.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 104 ounce can of cut baby corn
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.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water will not turn on at handwashing by cook line
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink by cook line
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LAS AMERICAS LATIN RESTAURANT

1336 S MILITARY TRL, WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In deep fryer basket fried pork belly (102F - Hot Holding) per chef product prepared approximately 20 minutes ago and held until served, discussed with chef to reheat to 165F.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee washing dirty dishes did not wash hands before opening cans of beans, discussed with employee who washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler across from stoves raw fish stored above sauce, discussed with chef who corrected storage.
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 by service window raw sausage (51F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (59F - Cold Holding); garlic salsa (58F - Cold Holding); cheese (61F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding) per chef products not portioned or prepared today and held in unit for more than 6 hours, discussed with operator see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler by service window raw sausage (51F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (59F - Cold Holding); garlic salsa (58F - Cold Holding); cheese (61F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding) per chef products not portioned or prepared today and held in unit for more than 6 hours, discussed with operator see stop sale.
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APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR

6706 FOREST HILL BLVD, GREENACRES · Palm Beach 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 touched face while wiping then touched clean tray and plastic wrapped cooked ribs without washing hands. Discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. portioned cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, Portioned cooked rice held over 4 hours. Expo line; sour cream (49F - Cold Holding); milk (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes pico (44F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held over 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upright reach-in and make top on cook line; cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (47F - Cold Holding); portioned cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, cooked rice and cooked pasta held less than 4 hours, moved to walk-in cooler. Portioned cooked rice held overnight/more than 4 hours. Expo line; sour cream (49F - Cold Holding); milk (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes pico (44F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held over 4 hours. See stop sale.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk-in cooler; raw mechanically tenderized beef stored over raw pork bacon. Operator moved raw mechanically tenderized beef under bacon.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds (3-5 seconds) while washing hands before touching clean equipment, clean utensils and food items. Discussed with employee who then washed hands.
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531 1/2 CLEMATIS ST, WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County

Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of fry oil stored on floor.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in door handle broken. Observed gasket in reach in refrigerator broken..
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed wall by steam table soiled with food debris.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed by hand sink.

CRACKER BARREL #287

1475 SW 8 ST, BOYNTON BEACH · Palm Beach County

Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee Cracking raw shell eggs then picked up spatula to scoop hash brown casserole and clean plate to plate fully cooked food without washing hands. Educated employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw bacon over fully cooked meatloaf at walk in cooler. Operator stored products properly.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cook line drawers: baked potatoes (52F - Cooling) at 9:15; cooling since 8:00 - 52F at 9:49 ; cheese (48F - Cooling) at 9:15; cooling since 8:00 - 49F at 9:49 At current rate of cooling products will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator moved products to freezer to quick chill.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Not available at time of inspection.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature <160F )
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PALM BEACH PIZZA

6901 OKEECHOBEE BLVD C-3, WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County

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. At walk in cooler, tomato sauce (54F - Cold Holding); cut melon (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (51F - Cold Holding); meatballs (57F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (55F - Cold Holding); lasagna (57F - Cold Holding); lentil soup (55F - Cold Holding); bean soup (55F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (54F - Cold Holding); meat sauce (55F - Cold Holding) At cook line flip top cooler low boy, cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); diced ham (57F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in units over 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler, tomato sauce (54F - Cold Holding); cut melon (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (51F - Cold Holding); meatballs (57F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (55F - Cold Holding); lasagna (57F - Cold Holding); lentil soup (55F - Cold Holding); bean soup (55F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (54F - Cold Holding); meat sauce (55F - Cold Holding) At cook line flip top cooler low boy, cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); diced ham (57F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in units over 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen steam well, marinara sauce (130F - Hot holding). Operator stated items held for approximately 2hours. Advised operator to reheat item to 165F. Operator turned on steam well to reheat.
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, several food items-Soups, cooked lasagna, pasta, cooked chicken prepared onsite and held over 24 hours not date marked.
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.
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2298 N DIXIE HWY, BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County

Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. flan (53F - Cooling), refried beans (46F - Cooling). Per operator items cooling over night. See stop sale
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee enter building then proceed to put on gloves without washing hands and proceed to cook line, instructed employee to remove gloves and wash hands
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee handled cooked tacos to be wrapped and served without gloves. Instructed employee to wash hands and put on gloves
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (120F - Hot Holding). Chicken being held above fill line. Operator states chicken has fern in steam table for hour. operator removed overflowing chicken to be cooled.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized
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SPRINGHILL SUITES BRKFST AREA

5130 NW 8 AVE, BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County

Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink...employee provided

1 7 AVE N, LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi-mahi 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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled/rusted.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by warewashing machine and cook line. Employee provided.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi-mahi 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.
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