Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
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6401 MALONEY AVE., KEY WEST · Monroe County
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager replenished paper towels.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation cooler.
- Interior of oven has accumulation of food debris.
30945 AVE A, BIG PINE KEY · Monroe County
- No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
101 SE OCEAN BLVD UNIT 103, STUART · Martin County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler raw smoked salmon stored over cake - operator removed and stored properly.
- Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered establishment and engaged in food preparation and handling clean equipment without washing their hands- educated operator - employee washed their hands.
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line area- on stove counter - Fish stock 88F- hot holding, butter 86F- hot holding , tomato sauce 89F- hot holding - food sitting on counter - food out of temperature for 45 minutes- operator placed under time as a public health control for remaining time.
- Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer so beef carpaccio not commercially packaged stored over pasta - operator removed and stored properly.
- Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) corrected to 100ppm
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49 SW SEMINOLE ST, STUART · Martin County
- Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. At hand washing sink by cook line- employee returned from back door tvsn proceeded to wash their hands for 5 seconds- then engaged in handling clean equipment- educated operator - employee washed their properly hands.
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooker raw ground beef stored over raw bacon - operator stored properly.
- Live, small flying insects found. At upstairs bar area, approximately five small flying insects landing on storage shelving and bar counter.
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At prep tables -hand sanitizer bottle stored over prep table- operator removed..
- Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At walk in cooler-Cooked chicken 70F at 2:50 to 71F at 3:10( cooling since 1:00)-food tightly wrapped and covered-at current rate of cooling food will not reach to 41F within remaining time-operator, uncovered food and placed in reaching the freezer to quick chill.
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801 SEABREEZE BLVD, 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. fried chicken (46F - Cooling- overnight. 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. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. fried chicken (46F - Cooling- overnight. Employee discarded.
- In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple cooking and serving utensils left on water temperature (80F). Employee removed to be wash and sanitize.
- No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Cook line. Employee changed paper towels roll.
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559 E SAMPLE RD, POMPANO BEACH · Broward County
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Observed Rice (126F - Hot Holding) at cookline in kitchen, under no temperature control. Cooked less than one hour ago per operator. Operator started to reheat food to 165F or higher.
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of portioned raw chicken stored on shelf above container of cleaned and cut carrots. Operator reorganized.
- 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 handling soiled utensils with gloved hands at the triple sink in the kitchen, rinsing the gloved hands, then handling container of fresh garlic at cookline in the kitchen.
- Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee seated in dining area, then entering the grill area, and donning new gloves to handle raw meat from the reach in cooler, without first handwashing.
- Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee rinsing soiled gloved hands at the triple sink and then handling cleaned utensils at the cookline without first proper handwashing and glove change.
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1319 E COMMERCIAL BLVD, OAKLAND PARK · Broward County
- Observed same. Reviewed proper procedures with operator.
238 SOUTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY, DANIA BEACH · Broward County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw eggs stored over containers of mayonnaise. Owner moved mayonnaise to higher shelf.
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At prep area, spray bottles stored on electrical box wire. Owner stored bottles on shelf.
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. For chlorine or quaternary sanitizer.
- Adalberto Tiburcio Mayen manager in charge has no certified food manager training.
- 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.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards throughout kitchen.
- Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen.
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300 N UNIVERSITY DR, PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot holding well, Egg Rolls (126F - Hot Holding); Fried Chicken Wings (119F - Hot Holding); Chicken Nuggets (122F - Hot Holding), per operator, foods prepared less than 30 minutes ago and held in unit. Foods were taken out to be reheated.
- Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of flip top cooler, next to deep fryers on cook line Unlabeled.
- No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator.
3247 HOLLYWOOD BLVD, HOLLYWOOD · Broward 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. In walk in cooler, butter (48F - Cold Holding); individual butters (51F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese mix (49F - Cold Holding); bulk milk bag (47F - Cold Holding); ice cream base (50F - Cold Holding). Per manager none prepared/portioned today and all in unit more than 24 hours.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, butter (48F - Cold Holding); individual butters (51F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese mix (49F - Cold Holding); bulk milk bag (47F - Cold Holding); ice cream base (50F - Cold Holding). Per manager none prepared/portioned today and all in unit more than 24 hours. See stop sale.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back of cooling unit in walk in cooler heavily covered with dust like buildup.
2601 W BROWARD BLVD, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County
- Container of medicine improperly stored. 1. Front line prep table bottle of acetaminophen stored on table. 2. Cookline prep table bottle of potassium citrate supplement and tonic magnesium stored on table while employee id preparing potatoes for food service. Operator stored properly.
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Front line; grits (116F - Hot Holding), observed low water, operator added hot water.
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Sandwich station reach in cooler tray of raw shell eggs stored over carton of ready to eat liquid eggs, and half and half creamer. Operator stored properly.
- 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.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Front line prep area slicer has food residue.
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3000 OAKWOOD BLVD, HOLLYWOOD · Broward County
- Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Whole apples in make line still have stickers attached. Employee removed stickers and rewashed apples.
- Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
12592 PINES BLVD #104, PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County
- Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
16642 SADDLE CLUB RD, WESTON · Broward County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding); ; cooked shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); diced ham (50F - Cold Holding); peas and carrots (50F - Cold Holding) tempura chicken (47F - Cold Holding); fried chicken pieces. Per operator removed from walk-in cooler and placed in unit approximately 1.5 hours. Not portion or prepared today. Operator placed items in walk-in cooler.
- Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed in walk-in cooler Cooked noodles 83F @ 12:00 cooling since 11:00 rechecked 79F@ 12:30 at this rate it will not cool from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Operator separated into two containers
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in raw shell eggs stored over cooked pork. Operator stored correctly.
- Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam table wonton soup (123F - Hot Holding); miso soup (121F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature approximately 1 hour. Operator reheated items on stove.
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6303 POWERLINE RD STE 11, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County
- Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on shelves under prep tables
- Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
- Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed under three compartment sink
- Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Chest freezer stored in back hallway outside of restrooms not secured/locked
8201 W SUNRISE BLVD, PLANTATION · Broward County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steaks stored over ready to eat onions in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink by the server station used to dump ice. Operator removed ice from the handwashing sink.
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on the cook line.
- In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife in between large pieces of equipment at the front counter. Operator stored properly.
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup used to scoop ice in the ice machine. Operator removed the cup.
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1101 N FEDERAL HWY, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the cook line reach in cooler, turkey bacon (47F - Cold Holding); hollandaise sauce (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); steak strips (47F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding). The items were stored in the refrigerator overnight. The items were 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. In the cook line reach in cooler, turkey bacon (47F - Cold Holding); hollandaise sauce (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); steak strips (47F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding). The items were stored in the refrigerator overnight. The items were not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. The spray bottle of cleaner was stored with the clean pots and pans. The chemical was moved
- 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 changed and the machine primed. Solution corrected to 100ppm Chlorine
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the mens restroom, the dispenser is not functioning.
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859 NOB HILL RD, PLANTATION · Broward 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. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the reach in freezer and neither item was in its commercial packaging. Operator stored properly.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in the bathroom. As per operator, chemical is sanitizer. Operator labeled properly.
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a take out container used to scoop cooked rice on the cook line. Operator removed the take out container.
- Ice buildup in back reach-in freezer.
- Food stored on floor. Observed containers of soup stored on the floor. Operator stored 6 inches from the ground.
3051 WEST COMMERCIAL BLVD, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt,dust. Observed on back of screens on cook line above steam table
900 E ATLANTIC BLVD STE #1, POMPANO BEACH · Broward County
- Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over empanadas with cooked seafood and empanada dough in reach in freezer. Operator rearranged food for proper storage.
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw fish stored over containers of chicken broth and sauces in reach in cooler. Operator rearranged food for proper storage.
- 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. In Frigidaire reach in cooler, raw fish thawing in Reduced Oxygen Packaging bag , bearing label to remove bag before thawing. Fish being thawed for approximately 6 hours. Fish was discarded. See Stop Sale.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta prepared 2 days ago, not dated in Frigidaire reach in cooler. Operator dated.
- 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. Provided poster to operator.
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2105 CENTRAL AVE, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored at the top of the reach-in deli cooler at cook line above ready-to eat tomato and peppers. Discussed proper storage with the person in charge who relocated eggs for safe storage.
- Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Test kits provided to employees are QAC test strips. Dish machine utilized is a chlorine machine with a minimum required sanitation of 50 ppm. Discussed with person in charge with acquiring correct test strips to test concentration of sanitizer for the machine for daily operations.
- No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds butter for four hour holds at the wait station behind the front counter. Discussed with person in charge to complete DBPR Form HR 5022-090 and maintain at establishment.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at dish pit used to store plastic containers and drink cup tray. Items were relocated and moved for access to sink.
- 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 of training for any employee other than the certified food manager.
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8263 W SUNRISE BLVD, PLANTATION · Broward County
- Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw chicken and proceeded to grab a clean bowl to store cooked chicken without first washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
- No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sign provided to operator.
3050 OAKWOOD BLVD, HOLLYWOOD · Broward County
- Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee failed to wash hands for minimum amount of time before putting on gloves to make order. Reviewed proper procedures for washing hands with employee.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle on chemical shelf. Employee labeled as window cleaner.
1723 E HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD, HALLANDALE · Broward County
- 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/
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cases buildup of food debris between/behind countertop ovens.
- Food stored on floor. Observed cases of ice cream stored directly on the walk-in freezer floor.