Casablanca Cafe, 3049 Alhambra St, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CASABLANCA CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3049 Alhambra St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-4307
License #: 1617288
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 6/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Lamb and shrimp under three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture at three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Lamb and shrimp, moved into walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in cold holding drawers. Calamari in front of beef at cook line. Placed calamari in the back behind the beef. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
6/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense ice
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. French fries
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Shaker used to scoop ice at bar.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler at cook line
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to ice machine
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Beef patties over fish **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Chicken and potatoes covered in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled.at bar.
1/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. No lid at cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.in walk in freezer, Lamb and Duck **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.at cook line
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.in men's room upstairs. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - 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. Replaced empty Container of chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Turkey at 50° in flip top cooler next to hand wash sink. Added icelowered temperature to 41°F **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.next to ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
9/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.At cookline, men's and Ladies' room .
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.Fish in dish area
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.To strong at prep area.
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cheese on top of bread at 97?F
  • High Priority - 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.0 ppm
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Pesto sauce on top of bread at 97?F.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.At cookline
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.Bread with pesto and cheese.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.At bar.
4/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength at bar and in wiping cloth container .
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean location straw laying on top of the ice inside ice machine upstairs.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.cookline garbage can in front. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.At cookline . Corrected On Site.put a sign.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ice used for drinks by bartender and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Critical - Observed bottles stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Changing gloves without washing hands.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.Next to dishwashing machine at bar.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.Prep area cook touching bread and cheese.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.On staircase , uncovered raw onions,carrots and potatoes.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Storing coffee beans on sink at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at reach in cooler east side of bar.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water raw beef in sink next to handsink cookline . Corrected On Site.Turned on water.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Onion,carrots ,potatoes on staircase. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0ppm Corrected On Site.Added chlorine to proper solution of 100ppm.
11/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cold holding drawers at cookline . All potentially hazardous food removed from cooler.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at cookline .
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop stored in dirty container.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust and grease. hood filters.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. gaskets at flip top cooler near walkin cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. handwash sink in dishwashing area.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. ice scoop storage container soiled.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving throughout.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. 1st floor.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. 2nd floor.
  • Observed debris accumulated on floor around ice machine on 2nd floor.
  • Critical - Observed drink bottles stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers. cookline area.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. in prep area.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving at walkin freezer .
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. side bar 1st floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. ravioli at walkin freezer.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used as dump sink in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used to store coffee bag at bar.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. water at 97 degrees.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. flip top cooler directly in front of flat grill.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, shelving at walkin cooler broken/chipping
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Observed personal care item stored with single service items. purses stored with takeout containers.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fish and shrimp at 53 degrees at cold holding drawers at cookline . Corrected On Site. placed in walkin cooler to bring temperature to 41 degrees.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. shrimp in shelving by dishwashing area.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. top of dishwashing machine soiled.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. side bar 1st floor.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. bread storage bin
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. flour and rice containers.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. glass cleaner by drink bottles . 2nd floor cabinet in server's station area by POS.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. on floor at bar. For reporting purposes only.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. by ice machine on 2nd floor.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. cookline . Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine .
  • Observed debris accumulated on floor. around ice machine upstairs .
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container over/next to clean equipment/utensils. in dishwashing area.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. at ice machine scoop holders on 1st and 2nd floor.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. door handle at walkin cooler on 2nd floor.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of ice machine soiled. 2nd floor.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. ga gaskets soiled at flip top TRUE cooler near grill.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. handwash sink soiled in dishwashing area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. 1st floor.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walkin coolers.upstairs and downstairs .
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. fries at walkin freezer .
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards at cookline .
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used as dump sink in dishwashing area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. at 82 degrees at cookline . 86 degrees in prep area behind cookline .
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusted shelving in dry storage room.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. cellphone in prep area food storage shelving .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. hamburgers.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. dishwashing rack heavily soiled.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. ice/water station by manager's office .
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. at walkin cooler, in prep area by slicer and flour container in dry storage room.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. leaking faucet at ladies restroom .
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. by ice machine on 2nd floor.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour in dry storage .
11/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood.
  • Observed build-up of debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of cold holding drawers near walkin cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. bar handwash sink.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of ice machine on 1st floor.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. ice bucket storage shelving soiled .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving in dishwashing area.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving in dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. 1st and 2nd floor.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty shelving in dishwashing area.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. by kitchen back door and men' restroom .
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving at walkin cooler on 2nd floor.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. by ice machine .
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor.upstairs .
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. calamari at walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. lamb at walkin freezer .
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards at cookline .
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over pasta at walkin cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. water pooling inside beer cooler at bar.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar areas.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in food storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. lemons at bar stored in cooler over night.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. mushrooms,sauces, calamari,fish, chicken at walkin cooler.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris/dust. in prep area,cookline and near kitchen backdoor.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. leaking faucet at 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. on floor at bar. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. label flour container.
4/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour containers
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. hamburgers.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over dressings at walkin cooler by cookline .
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. fries at walkin freezer upstairs .
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop stored in dirty container .
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. water at 84 degrees
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving at walkin cooler upstairs .
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, can opener and stand soiled.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. flour and bread containers
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. dishwashing racks .
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. water pooling inside bar cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving behind cookline and dry storage area.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. ice scoop storage container soiled.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. handwash sink at bar.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. purse in dry storage shelving .
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. abc near dishwashing area. For reporting purposes only.
10/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. oil bottles
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flou container in dry storage and food storage containers in rear prep area shelving
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. chicken at walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. at walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. prepped veggies and chicken at walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. bartender while cutting lemons . Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. knife stored in gap between equipment
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving at walkin freezer
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. chipped plates in dishwashing area shelving
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair rusted shelving unit in dry storage area
  • Critical. Lack of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. at walkin cooler, flour container in dry storage and several food storage containers in shelving in rear prep area
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards at cookline
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler drawers at cookline soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. soda lines at ice bin at bar
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. at sliding door track on ice machine
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of wine cooler at bar soiled
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving at cookline
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on cloth corner guard by dishwashing area shelving heavily soiled . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving in dry storage area soiled
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. dishwashing racks soiled
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils not properly stored. plates in dishwashing area not properly inverted.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. obstructed by pile of dirty dishes in dishwashing area
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used as dump sink in dishwashing area
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. in dishwashing area , water pooling in gaps and dips, strong odor observed
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooker floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust and debris at walkin cooler upstairs
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. piping above shelving at cookline
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers. dry storage area
4/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. label flour container in dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over sauce and stuffing at walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. pork walkin freezer .
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. at walkin cooler beef and chicken .
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cup with no handle at side bar
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. broken ice scoop at upstairs ice machine
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving at produce walkin cooler
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusted shelving in dry storage room, observed maintenance worker has replaced some of the rusted parts of the shelving .
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair , flip top lid at cookline in disrepair .
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, exterior of ice machine rusted , by side bar
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, glass door cooler at side bar rusted .
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. flour bin in dry storage , food storage containers by slicer, lettuce container inside flip top cooler at cookline
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. upstairs ice machine
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue and water. glass door cooler at side bar
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood and filters
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. dishwashing racks heavily soiled
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving in dry storage
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving above dishwashing machine soiled.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of ice machine by side bar
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. sink at side bar
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. obstructed by bleach bottle and utensils in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used to store bleach, utensils at handwash sink in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. main bar
  • Observed food debris accumulated on side bar floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
10/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 47 degrees fish , 47 degrees fish, 46 degrees beef, 46 degrees chicken , polenta 47 degrees - all at walkin cooler, Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken 54 degrees, ribs 53 degrees , lobster 52 degrees, tuna 56 degrees , escargot 60 degrees , crab cakes 53 degrees , mahi mahi 54 degrees , turkey 54 degrees --all at flip top cooler at cookline. #1 Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. alligator 52 degrees , crab dip 52 degrees at reachin cooler at cookline #3. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken 53 degrees cookline in ice bath. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. eggs 51 degrees , chicken 46 degrees , salmon 48 degrees , cheeses 48 degrees , chicken salad 51 degrees , eggs 52 degrees, dressings 54 degrees - all at flip top cookline cooler.#2 Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. walkin cooler, flip top coolers and reachin cooler at cookline Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusted shelving in dry storage room
  • Critical. Violation: 22-18-1 Observed soil residue in storage containers. in prep area and walkin cooler
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards at cookline
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. dishracks used for warewashing
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving dry storage
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-08-1 Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Violation: 37-11-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. hood filters
8/18/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 6/12/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 11/13/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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