Artibonite Caribbean Rstrnt, 7824 W Sample Rd, Margate, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Artibonite Caribbean Rstrnt
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7824 W Sample Rd, Margate, FL 33065
License #: 1619402
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 09/11/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Oven
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Hole in wall.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**
09/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
6/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - 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.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
3/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
1/15/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Refrigerator in storage area.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler freezer with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
7/26/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, on shelf.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered, rice.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, in restroom.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation, rear door.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination, luminous pan.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
4/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, in reach-in-cooler.
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation, reardoor . Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
9/20/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, in reach-in-cooler.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by : 9-11-2012.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands, storing container .
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination, rice on shelf in dry storage.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation, reardoor . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/10/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical - Violation: 08B-09-1 Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical - Violation: 12A-02-1 Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands, storing container of food.
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair, freezer chest door, in rear room.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 3-20-2012.
4/2/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-16-1 Observed food stored in a prohibited area, container of beef stored over trash can.
  • Critical - Violation: 08B-09-1 Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Violation: 10-06-1 In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container, cooked rice and beans.
  • Critical - Violation: 12A-02-1 Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands, storing container of food.
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair, freezer chest door, in rear room.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, in kitchen .
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Violation: 37-13-1 Observed hole in ceiling, by restrooms .
  • Critical - Violation: 46-05-2 Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress, with various item. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 3-20-2012.
1/23/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, in kitchen .
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink, in restrooms . This violation must be corrected by : 1-20-2012.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container, cooked rice and beans.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 3-20-2012.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, on top of reach-in-cooler.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair, freezer chest door, in rear room.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area, container of beef stored over trash can.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands, storing container of food.
  • Observed hole in ceiling, by restrooms .
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress, with various item. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
1/19/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, in reach-in cooler .
  • Critical - Violation: 22-18-1 Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, storing container.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 9-7-2011.
9/19/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, in reach-in cooler .
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 9-7-2011.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, plantains
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, storing container.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination, take-out containers.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
7/6/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reachin cooler in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. GE refridgerator
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Inside chest reachin cooler.
1/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reachin cooler in kitchen.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 10/04/10.
10/19/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reachin cooler in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Chicken in kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of upright reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of blood residue.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. front counter Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. chicken in sink in kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used for storage at front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. By handsink in kitchen and under 3 compartment sink in kitchen
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 10/04/10.
8/2/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor in the kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. salt Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen floor tiles broken.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. soap by food. Corrected On Site.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Corrected On Site.
12/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit inside reachin cooler in kitchen .
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. salt Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reachin cooler in kitchen .
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. front counter. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. kitchen above stove.
7/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/9/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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