Carls Seafood Restaurant, 7551 W Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CARLS SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7551 W Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill, FL 33319
License #: 1619185
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 08/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All PHF food in the walk-in cooler. **Warning** Observed raw chicken at 62° in the walk-in cooler at the callback inspection and cooked chicken at 61° in the walk-in cooler at callback inspection. Instructed operator to not store any food in the walk-in cooler until it is repaired and to use the walk-in freezer or working reach-in coolers to store food.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. All PHF food in the walk-in cooler. **Warning** Did the same at the callback inspection.
  • Intermediate - Hot holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or hotter. The hot box on the front counter used for hot holding. **Warning** At callback inspection, observed fried chicken at 119°, fried fish at 104°-110°, cooked plantains at 99°stored in the same hot box on the front counter.
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. **Warning**. At callback inspection, observed PHF food being stored in the walk-in cooler which still does not operate properly. Observed raw chicken at 62° and cooked chicken at 61° in the walk-in cooler. Instructed operator to use other working refrigeration units for food storage.
08/20/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Bar area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Jerk chicken in walk in cooler held at 49-50° f **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Fried fish held at 98° f, fried chicken held at 98° f in warmer at front service area. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Hot holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or hotter. Warmer at front service area. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser.
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
08/20/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first; in the walk-in cooler. **Warning**. Must be complied by next routine inspection.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable inside the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Must be complied by next routine inspection.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** must be complied by next routine inspection.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All PHF food in the walk-in cooler. **Warning** Observed raw chicken at 62° in the walk-in cooler at the callback inspection and cooked chicken at 61° in the walk-in cooler at callback inspection. Instructed operator to not store any food in the walk-in cooler until it is repaired and to use the walk-in freezer or working reach-in coolers to store food.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. All PHF food in the walk-in cooler. **Warning** Did the same at the callback inspection.
  • Intermediate - Hot holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or hotter. The hot box on the front counter used for hot holding. **Warning** At callback inspection, observed fried chicken at 119°, fried fish at 104°-110°, cooked plantains at 99°stored in the same hot box on the front counter.
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. **Warning**. At callback inspection, observed PHF food being stored in the walk-in cooler which still does not operate properly. Observed raw chicken at 62° and cooked chicken at 61° in the walk-in cooler. Instructed operator to use other working refrigeration units for food storage.
5/1/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cups used to dispense sugar and flour. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first; in the walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a cook eating in the kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable inside the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Raw rice in a container in the kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in steam table on the right side of the front counter hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All PHF food in the walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw shell eggs over cooked chicken in the walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. All PHF food in the walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or hotter. The hot box on the front counter used for hot holding. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the kitchen . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 unlabeled spray bottles with liquid in them in the kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. **Warning**
4/29/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Throughout.
  • Basic - Observed: Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
  • Basic - Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Dish washing machine.
  • High Priority - Observed: Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground.
  • Basic - Observed: Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Observed: Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by mop bucket.
  • Basic - Observed: Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Observed: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 100 F.
  • Basic - Observed: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen area.
  • Basic - Observed: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Observed: No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided. Mop sink in disrepair.
  • Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. COS.
  • Basic - Observed: Open dumpster lid.
  • High Priority - Observed: Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hold held at less than 135 degress F or above. Fish and chicken in warmer.
  • Basic - Observed: Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • Basic - Observed: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum foil pans.
  • Basic - Observed: Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cut onions, carrots.
  • Basic - Observed: Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Observed: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Observed: Wall in disrepair. By hand wash sink.
  • Basic - Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cornmeal container.
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Hood filters greasy.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk - in cooler.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In warmer at front service area.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Handwash sink by back door.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Frying pan in handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. See stop sale. Sugar, cornstarch, cornmeal.
6/25/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of walkin cooler.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable, walkins. **Warning**
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps, in kitchen.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in the kitchen.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
4/17/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first in walkins. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area phone. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair, walkin cooler ambient temperature 49?f. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of walkin cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable, walkins. **Warning**
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps, in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in the kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler, beans. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer, meats. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris in walkins. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on top of food storage container on prep table. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours, chicken 47? - 49? f, and beans 62?f - 73?f in walkin cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in the process of reheating for hot holding has not reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit after more than 2 hours . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours, oxtails 114?f. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above by frontline, ackea and codfish, fish, callaloo **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse, chicken and beans walkin cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Person in charge fails to exhibit active managerial control. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches, beans and chicken in walkin cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling, chicken in walkin cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in the process of cooling placed in cold holding equipment that is not capable of maintaining proper temperature. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, in walkin cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
4/16/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner, rusted shelves in walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Ladies restroom and bar area.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. At bar sink.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen and in walkin cooler.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Over back door.
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period, with microwave. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near walkin cooler door.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. Near walkin cooler.
  • Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Grocery bags used to store dough.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination, cornstarch, rice and flour.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. In walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle, by frontline .
  • Observed unnecessary items on the food storage rack. Basketball and umbrella.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. Behind hand wash sink in kitchen.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in kitchen.
10/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 10-07-1 Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-15-1 Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.---rear door.
  • Violation: 36-22-1 Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.---in kitchen
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.---in kitchen
1/27/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.---walk-in cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 01/27/2012.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.---by stove
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.---in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises.---1 on floor in front of cookline, 2 under shelving to right of cookline. 2 in walk-in cooler doorframe, 1 in walk in cooler under vegetable shelf. 1 on top of water heater.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.---in kitchen
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk-in cooler floor.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.---styrofoam cup used to dispense spices.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.---rear door.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.---bleach water
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.---bammy, cooked plantains, cooked fish, jamacian patties. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.---throughout kitchen
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.---white powders: sugar, baking powder.
1/26/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/13/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.---walk in cooler condenser blowing warm air.
  • Critical - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated.---broken eggs in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.---soiled cardboard on floor, soiled walls, shelves in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Improper sewage disposal at floor drainsin kitchen and/or food preparation area. water collected on floor from reach in cooler . operator mopped floor and plumber corrected drainage issue Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.---walk in cooler and storage room
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.---aluminum foil on shelves
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.---vent hoods
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.---clean pot rack
  • Observed building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair.---walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area.---raw fish around pans and three compartment sink
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.---eggs in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.---raw fish, 54; raw chicken, 63; and oxtails, 48. All in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.---raw fish over raw potatoes
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.---sliced potatoes, oxtail, sliced okra.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.---rusted
10/12/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. WALKIN COOLER, DO NOT KEEP ANY POTENIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE WALKIN COOLER UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED AND OPERATING PROPERLY.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Kitchen
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Kitchen
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Yellow cutting board
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Slimey water on floor near walkin cooler 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. raw rice.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Jerk seasoning
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All potentially hazardous foods in walkin cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Dumplings and akee Corrected On Site by reheating.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). All potentially hazardous foods in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. All 5 gallon food buckets.
6/2/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, exterior of pots.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in walkin cooler.
12/2/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, cooked chicken in walkin cooler. (Operator is reheating, unit door was observed open).
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, bag with carrots in walkin cooler.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength-0ppm wnen tested.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, shelves in kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, exterior of pots.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink at the bar.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair, at the bar.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees at the bar.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions at the bar.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory at the bar.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease, hood filters. Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 11/29/10.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 11/29/10.
9/28/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination, flour & rice.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface around walkin cooler.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees at the bar.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory at the bar.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris in prep area in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
2/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination, flour and rice.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, in walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, in Haier reachin freezer.
  • 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, uncooked rice.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, by frontline.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner, containers used to dispense rice and cornmeal.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover, in kitchen.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair, true reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, shelves in kitchen.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink, at bar.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, at handwashing sink in kitchen.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, at the bar.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, at the bar and in the kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises, 1 on floor in men's restroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable, in walkins.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment, in kitchen.
  • Observed wall in disrepair, in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris, in kitchen.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease, hood filters.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
8/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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ROYAL CASINO RESTAURANTLauderhill, FL
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FOOD FOUR THOUGHTLauderhill, FL
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THE DUTCHPOT JAMAICAN RESTAURANTLauderhill, FL
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KINGS SUPER BUFFETLauderhill, FL
R & L RIBS CHICKEN & SEAFOODFort Pierce, FL
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HARDEE'S #1501537Jacksonville, FL
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CHURCH'S CHICKEN #464Clearwater, FL
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Restaurants in neighborhood

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GOLDEN KRUST CARIBBEAN GRILL AND RESTAURANT
STYLES LOUNGE
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LOS TIOS RESTAURANT
COUNTRY WALK TAKE OUT
BANANA BOAT
IRIE CUISINE CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
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