Latitudes, 2501 N Ocean Dr, Hollywood, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: Latitudes
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2501 N Ocean Dr, Hollywood, FL 33019
License #: 1621295
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 07/03/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • High Priority - Observed: Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingreident to 145 degress 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. Cook line employee preparing wrap with cut lettuce and cut tomatoes and cold cuts with bare hands.
  • High Priority - Observed: Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw beef hamburger over raw salmon in 2 doors reach in cooler in cook line KOLPAK. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Observed: Soiled reach-n cooler gaskets. 6 drawers reach in cooler in cook line.
  • High Priority - Observed: Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum conentration allowed. In 3 compartment sink quat found over 400 ppm.
  • Basic - Observed: Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In prep area **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Observed: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Cook line employee.
07/03/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.ice bin door cracked
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.cups **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit.chicken over fish reach in **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.not working properly
  • No current insurance inspector's boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Two boilers have expired certificates 7/20/13
3/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor.hood
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair.gap in filters
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.80 degrees **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.capicolla **Corrected On-Site**
  • No current insurance inspector's boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.certifications expired 7/20/13
9/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, purse, coffee station, COS
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
  • 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, concierge level and bar, COS
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, salad dressings, cheese, RIC, cooks line, COS PRODUCTS ICE DOWN.
  • High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination, concierge lounge.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, coffee station, HWS must be designated and supplies provided.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, coffe station, Cos
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, coffee station, COS.
4/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.in hallway leading to kitchen
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Next to 2 door reach in cooler MCCALL in kitchen.correct on site
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. In front bar **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Under grill in kitchen 4 door reach in with water pooling inside.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. In kitchen
  • 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 container in kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled /slimey with accumulation of food residue. Under grill in kitchen
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Plastic forks on top of microwave stacking on top of each other,in employee cafeteria .
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Potatoes and bananas in kitchen.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. In hallway leading to the cafeteria .
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked Sausage / baconat 112? under no temperature control, cook immediately reheated items to 165? and than hot hold it at 135?. Correct on site
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. In walk in cooler potatoes salad,spinach dip, cooked peas
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Panko in kitchen. Sugar container in kitchen. Flour container in kitchen.
12/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.switch near walk in
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.bar Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning.one light hood
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.expired
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.expired
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bar Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.beef/lettuce kolpak Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.sausage/sausage walk in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.chicken reach in/line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher with no approved inspection tag. For reporting purposes only.k.class
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.gave to mgr Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.bar Corrected On Site.
3/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.2/27/11 expired
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.expired 2/27/11
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.ham/beef walk in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.shrimp/tomatoes reach in Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.tape/cereal Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.cheese reach in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.mortadella walk in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.tuna seared/rice walk in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.chicken/freezer 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.
9/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Exit signs missing. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning.rear hood
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.expired
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.broken
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.cheese walk in
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.over walk in
2/28/2011Routine - 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 ric
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.salsa ric
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.cheese ric
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.85 degrees
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
7/19/2010Routine - 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.mi k ric
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.beef/bread ric Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.shrimp/lettuce ric Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.lemon in it
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher with no approved inspection tag. For reporting purposes only.k.class
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher with no approved inspection tag. For reporting purposes only.2nd k. class
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
1/25/2010Routine - 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 ric
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.juice ric
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.hot dogs ric
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.salami wic
  • 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.potatoes ric
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.sauce ric
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.pie wic
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.ham wic
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.pork wic
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.squeeze bottle ric
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.seafood/lettuce ric Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.shrim-/hot dogs ric
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.bok choy /fisg ric Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.butter ric
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.hearts of palm
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.pie wic
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.wic
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.knives
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.pitcher on it Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.dumping ice/bar
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bar
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher with no approved inspection tag. For reporting purposes only.k class
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher with no approved inspection tag. For reporting purposes only.abc bar
10/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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