Spazio, 239 S Ft Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SPAZIO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 239 S Ft Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
License #: 1617114
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
10/21/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour, Dry storage room **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Lady's Restroom **Warning**
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Bar **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored on top of ready-to-eat food. Eggs on top of cut Lettuce, Reach In Cooler next to 2 Compartment sink **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Bar **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing Bottled Water, Bar **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
09/09/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Oranges
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin.
  • 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 - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
2/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/31/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.bar **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Bar **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. **Warning**
10/23/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated dust.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
4/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Violation: 37-18-1 Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • 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
8/23/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • 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
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/22/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Glass dishmachine , use the other dishmachine until this one is operating properly.
  • Critical - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Restaurant has grouper on both the lunch and supper menus. There is no grouper in the restaurant and the manager could not produce any recent invoice with grouper on them. Did observe 50 lbs of striped pangasius (swai) in the walkin freezer.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry store room.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Store room , 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. Souffle cup used as aa scoop with salt in the storeroom.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken stock.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over salad stuff in a reachin cooler, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
4/30/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. by grill line
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. various items walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. employee washing out rag in sink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. salt bag torn, rice box open Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Corrected On Site.
11/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. by back door
  • Ceiling tile missing. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar area
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. AC vent in kitchen
  • Observed build-up of debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. fan guard in walk in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. beverage air cooler on cooks line Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. water damage Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cup used to scoop ice. bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
2/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dry wiping cloth used to wipe food-contact surface stored on top of dirty trash can
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cookline. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. bar Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed standing water in maxx-cold brand reach-in cooler on cookline
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. faguard and light cover in walk-in cooler
  • Observed build-up of dust and dirt on nonfood-contact surface. A/C vents
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. beverage-air reach-in cooler on cookline
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. handwash sink on cookline
  • Ceiling tiles missing throughout kitchen .
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. water damage stains on ceiling tile in kitchen
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
10/4/2010Routine - 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.
  • Critical. No oyster warning sign with required language provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.lid to ice machine
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed non-service animals in the food establishment or on premises.pigeons Corrected On Site.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed hole in ceiling.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.hood
  • Critical. Observed container of flammable material over 5 gallons stored in establishment. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
3/9/2010Routine - 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. deli meats
  • Critical. No oyster warning sign with required language provided.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour bin.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. burgers at 47 degrees at cookline cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs over ham at flip top cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. knives stored in gaps Between tables in prep area.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving at walkin freezer and walkin cooler
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, ice machine lid in disrepair .
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, front cover plate missing at TRUE FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. leaking faucet at 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. pizza prep area.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. exit door by restrooms.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. tile missing on steps to pizza prep area.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. by handwash sink in pizza prep area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. water damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen.
10/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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