Gamaroff's, 100 S Federal Hwy, Hallandale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GAMAROFF'S
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 100 S Federal Hwy, Hallandale, FL 33009
License #: 1618009
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 6/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
6/13/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink, bar.
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves, remove foil paper.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor, beef, WIF, corrected on site.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle, also back door area.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, WIC, lights out RIC, Rif.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, issued.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature, squid, corrected on site.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch, WIC.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (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, bacon, cooked 2 hours ago as per operator, corrected on site.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, row beef over potatoes and spices, WIC, corrected on site.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by dish rack, dishwasher room, corrected on site.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, Windex and cleaner, corrected on site.
4/9/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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.
1/22/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable, prep area, standing water.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, waste line prep sink, HWS bar, ice bin area.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit 6.
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on premises, non working RIC, cooks line, 2 ovens, back door area.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, 57 f. COS.
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours, about 20 pounds of cooked chicken, 1 pound of pork and 30 pounds of beef ribs,Product discarded. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. About 4 pounds of mixed salad. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Intermediate - 3 Hanswash sinks need an splash, 2 prep area and one bar.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink, bar.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink, HWS needs to be designated.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, prep, HWS needs to be designated.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling, beef ribs.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
11/19/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, HWS, bar.
  • Basic - Lights out in food preparation, hood system.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, bar.COS
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Hot and cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink, bar, see 29
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device, soap provided at handwash sink, bar. **Corrected On-Site**
3/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.5 units.
  • Violation: 36-12-1 Floors not constructed easily cleanable.
10/3/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 3 reach in coolers, cooks line. See 1b.3a.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.Use the the 3 compartment sink while fixed.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.8 needed.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Kitchen, Corrected On Site.Sign provided.
  • Critical - Observed an food container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.Ice machine.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.5 units.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Shrimp, chicken wings, beef, veggies, pasta over 41 F, reach in cooler, cooks line. See 4, and 1b. Corrected On Site.Product discarded.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.Shrimp, wi frezer, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.general cleaner, windex, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.Dishwasher and cook. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse, shrimp 3 pounds, chicken wings, 8 pounds, seafood mix, 4 pound, onions, 4 pounds, mac and chease, 6 ponds. See 3a and 4. for temps. Corrected On Site.Product discarded .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
7/31/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by cart Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.purse on microwave/prep Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.air freshener/near ice Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.chicken/walk in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.lemons cut reach in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.rice walk in Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
3/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.cheese beef/reach in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.cheese reach in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.ribs walk in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.ribs walk in Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
11/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area.if handwash violations are observed additional sink must be installed. other sink at wait station.
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.7/10
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.dry storage
  • Critical - No current hood fire suppression system inspection report available. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.cans chick peas/dry storage
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.potatoes walk in
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.keys on cutting board Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.rear kitchen
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.lamb reach in/no name
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cheese/cooked veggies/walk in
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.chicken wic
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.rice wic
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.mashes wic
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cut veggie ric
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.interrior ledge
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bar
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.bar
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.bar
  • Light not functioning.hood
7/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.milk wic
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.chicken wic
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.rice wic
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.orzo wic
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cut veggies wic
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cut veggies ric
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.desserts ric
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.squeeze ric
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.butter/tenderloin
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.feta wic
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.dressing wic
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.dessert ric
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.juice/stuffed peppers wic
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.wait sta
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.ric
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.second board
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.3rd
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.second one
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.ext ledge ice machine door
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.spoons espresso station
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bar
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bar
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.keys on prep
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.2nd/bar
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
12/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.cheese wic
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.pasta wic
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.stuf grape leaves wic
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.mashed pot
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.salad wic
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.chicken/pasta wic
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.bucket potatoes wic
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.peeled oniins wic
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.boxes beer wic
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.peeled lemons wic
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
7/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/4/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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