Carolina Ale House, 365 N Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CAROLINA ALE HOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 365 N Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33426-3415
License #: 6011989
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 5/8/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souffl cup in garlic. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. At prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Knive. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dish station.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Sink at front bar missing pipe.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. Beer cooler where produce is stored.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dish washing station and outside bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Dish station and outside bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner and degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
5/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. At hand washing sink at center bar.
  • Basic - Locking device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Will not lock in men's room stall.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dish machine area.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Shrimp and sausage. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. Beer cooler, produce also stored there.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Discussed with manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in restroom area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Sauce pot in sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. 88 to 92 at 4 different sinks.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Chicken wings at 104° at cook line, PIC put in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
11/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Dish machine area.
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Dish rack
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Fish over shrimp **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling. Chicken wings. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
5/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/13/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. ** Reachin drawer at cookline under grill , north end of cookline . PIC moved all phFoods to walkin freezer . This violation must be corrected by : 1/21/2013. *** reach in cooler with PHF/TCS Foods out of temperature on 1/23/2013
  • Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. When changing gloves. *** Employees at cook line changing gloves without washing hands on 1/23/2013
  • Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ** Chicken wings and deli meats at 53 degrees, Reachin drawers at cookline . Kitchen manager states all phfoods placed in refrigeration unit 3.5 hours ago from walkin cooler . Kitchen manager placed all phFoods in walkin freezer , Wings at 40 degrees and deli meats at 42 degrees in 25 minutes. Corrected On Site. This violation must be corrected by : 1/21/2013. ***. Corn beef at 55?, cheeses at 63? and cooked chicken at 49 degrees in reach in drawer at cook line on 1/23/2013
1/23/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. ** Reachin drawer at cookline under grill , north end of cookline . PIC moved all phFoods to walkin freezer . This violation must be corrected by : 1/21/2013.
  • Critical - Hand sink missing Handwashing sign in bar room or area.
  • Critical - Hand sink missing Soap bar room or area.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. QUATERNARY STRIPS
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. When changing gloves.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards, cookline .
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. As dumpsink at outside bar.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishs in sink, at dishmachine area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ** Chicken wings and deli meats at 53 degrees, Reachin drawers at cookline . Kitchen manager states all phfoods placed in refrigeration unit 3.5 hours ago from walkin cooler . Kitchen manager placed all phFoods in walkin freezer , Wings at 40 degrees and deli meats at 42 degrees in 25 minutes. Corrected On Site. This violation must be corrected by : 1/21/2013.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee using cell phone with gloves on.
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. This violation must be corrected by : 1/21/2013.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, Corrected On Site.
11/19/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand sink missing paper towels in food preparation room or area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. plate in sink at dishmachine area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reachin salad cooler.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Manager had his certification brought to the store. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. at outside bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. salad cooler.
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. SEE COMMENT SECTION
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
2/13/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. pans in sink in dishmachine area, Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed 4 small flying insects in mens room.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. lemons and catsup,outside bar
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. outside bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. salad station , Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter milk at 55 degrees and cream sauce at 49, top make table across from fryer station , put in reachin . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. at outside bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
11/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CORN BEEF AT 51 DEGREES IN REACH IN DRAWER ** AC REQUEST ON 10/10/2010 ** Repeat Violation. SEE STOP SALE
  • Critical - Violation: 03D-05-1 Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. CHILI IN WALKIN , SEE STOP SALE This violation must be corrected by : 5/11/2011. CHEESE SAUCE AT 74 DEGREES AND BEANS AT 64 DEGREES AT CALLBACK ON 5/11/2011
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. REACHIN DRAWER AT COOKLINE UNDER GRILL ** AC REQUEST ON 10/10/2010 ** Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
5/11/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 3 DOOR REACHIN AT WAITERS STATION This violation must be corrected by : 5/11/2011.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. REACHIN DRAWER AT COOKLINE UNDER GRILL ** AC REQUEST ON 10/10/2010 ** Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. CHILI IN WALKIN , SEE STOP SALE This violation must be corrected by : 5/11/2011.
  • Critical - Hand sink missing paper towels in food preparation room or area.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. grill plates in sink at dishmachine area. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ICE SCOOP
  • Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. WHEN PUTTING ON GLOVES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. RIBS COVERED AND COOLED WHILE HOT This violation must be corrected by : 5/11/2011.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. WALKIN COOLER AND FREEZER
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. WAITERS STATION SALAD COOLER
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHILI AT 53, SEE STOP SALE
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CORN BEEF AT 51 DEGREES IN REACH IN DRAWER ** AC REQUEST ON 10/10/2010 ** Repeat Violation. SEE STOP SALE
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheeses and dairy products at 52 degrees in reachin 3 door salad cooler, front line, iced down. This violation must be corrected by : 5/11/2011.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. outside bar
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. WALKIN FREEZER
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCE
5/10/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Establishment not maintaining shellstock tags for 90 days.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken@ 57, beef @56,seafood @54 and RTE food in reachin drawer at cookline out of temperature , moved to walkin cooler, PIC states less than 2 hours in drawer. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reachin drawer at cookline, food moved to walkin cooler, advised operation not to use until equipment maintians 41 degrees. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. eggs over sauce in walkin cooler.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. outside bar Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. above prep table
10/20/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ribs and chicken reachin drawer, cookline , moved to walkin . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reachin drawer on cookline , food moved to walkin and iced down. cooler at wait station needs adjustment also. Operator called refrigeration repair man. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. reachin freezer cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reachin at waiters station .
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ice cream walkin freezer . Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. wire strainer Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. utensils without handles in bulk storage units .Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. at bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards cookline .
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. oven
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. at outside bar Corrected On Site.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. knive storage cookline
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. wet stacking
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. at dishmachine area, pans inside. Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
6/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). 73 degrees alfredo sauce overnight.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. pasta walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. alfredo sauce overnight
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. beef over RTE cooklkne Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ice cream in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. employee handling tomatos Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. flour and breadcrumb bins Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when changed gloves
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cookline
  • Critical. Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine.
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. outside bar
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knive Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. w/ sterno Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. lid broken PIC ordered.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. in kitchen and under hood
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
4/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. DRAWERS REACHIN UNDER GRILL ON LINE
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. COOK HANDLING BREAD Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. PUTTING ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. DOOR ON WAIT STATION REACHIN COMES OFF WHEN OPEN
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. BOOSTER SHUT OFF Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. INTERIOR CONVECTION EXPRESS LINE
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. BLODGETT
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. BAR NEXT TO HANDSINK EXPOSED TO SPLASH
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. BAR OUTSIDE
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. DISHROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. QUATINARY IN WIPING BUCKETS greater than 400 PPM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. OIL Corrected On Site.
  • 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. ONE EMPLOYEE: WILL PRYOR
10/15/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/26/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/20/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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