Catfish Deweys, 4003 N Andrews Ave, Oakland Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CATFISH DEWEYS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4003 N Andrews Ave, Oakland Park, FL 33309-5241
License #: 1600704
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/07/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. DRESSINGS AT WAIT STATION SALAD STATION. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. TOP OF DISH MACHINE.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. PRINTERS ON COOK LINE.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. WALK IN FREEZER.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. IN WALK IN FREEZER.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. IN WALK IN FREEZER.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. AT WAIT STATION.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. COOK LINE.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. WAIT STATION, COOK LINE.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EAST SIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER.
  • Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKED "HUSH PUPPIES" @ 78°
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice scoop holder.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. LINGUINI COOKED 10/6/14.
10/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. THROUGHOUT KITCHIN.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. AT BAR.
  • Basic - Dish ring shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. PURSE AT BAR.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. TOP OF DISH MACHINE.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. STAND UP REFRIGERATORS IN KITCHEN AND WAIT STATION.
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW FISH NEXT TO MILK. SCALLOPS NEXT TO MILK and CREAM.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. FISH ABOVE MILK.
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. AT DISH RING.
  • Intermediate - Ice cradle soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
5/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. DISH RACKS.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. CRAB LEGS. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. PIPES UNDER DISH MACHINE.
  • Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. OUTSIDE THE REAR DOOR.
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
  • Basic - Utility lines preventing proper floor cleaning. AT BAR.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. LESS THAN 50 ppm.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. FISH, CHICKEN. CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. GROUND BEEF IN SAME CONTAINER WITH CLAMS.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Employee trained using a state approved in-house training program not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. KEEPING TCS FOODS OUT OF THE "DANGER ZONE.".
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. DISH RACKS.
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. 0 TO 220 IS ACCEPTABLE.
10/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Handsink in kitchen
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside shrimp container
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves in kitchen
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar area
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Desserts stored in reach in cooler uncovered and shrimp stored in reach in unit uncovered
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of Shrimp on floor kitchen area
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Kitchen
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Victory tall boy gaskets torn
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Various units
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Crab legs
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Throughout restaurant **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. owner paid confirmation # 126018539 **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Cook in kitchen
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cat fish fillet iced on counter 48?F operator iced down
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Pasta
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Pasta 65? victory cooler #3
  • Intermediate - Cold 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 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Victory cooler #3 ambient temp. 59?. Establishment has 5 more tall boys on site **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsing out dishes in handsink in kitchen
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta inside victory cooler number #3
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 31 expired certificates and 2 valid certificates. **Corrected On-Site**
1/17/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Less than 50ppm.
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Courtesy mints at front entrance door not protected with a sneeze guard.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[end caps] in kitchen.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.In reach in coolers throughout.
  • Critical - Observed 1 dented/unlabled can of unknown product in storage area. Corrected On Site. Manager discarded can.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. At the waiter station.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water in kitchen.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. In bar area.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic spead, cheese at 44 degrees F. Manager iced down products.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Styrofoam cups in stockroom.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Ice bin in bar area.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust throughout kitchen .
9/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. through bar
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. seafood 46 degrees F in reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. napkins in stockroom
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. through kitchen
3/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked ribs in a reachin cooler.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reachin cooler to the left of the stove.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Salad fliptop reachin cooler .
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Outside of the microwave oven on the cook's line .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Top of the dishmachine .
  • Observed dusty ceiling above the cook's line .
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Potatoes in the kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Cutting board on the salad fliptop reachin cooler .
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Stone crab reachin cooler .
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Tartar sauce reachin cooler .
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Server area by the bar. 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 cups in black pepper and lemon pepper. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Cook's line
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Inside bottom of the tartar sauce reachin cooler has standing water.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Inside top and inside bottom of the salad fliptop reachin cooler in the service area.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked ribs
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. Rear screen door is in disrepair.
  • Critical - Shellstock tags not maintained in chronological order correlated to the date or dates during which the shellstock were sold or served.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
11/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. sheving dry storage small storage area
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface dishmachine exterior.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface sheving kitchen .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface sheving movable sheving cart.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of reachin dishmachine room
  • Observed equipment in poor repair inside old beer cooler rusty .
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. back room dry storage under sheving
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. box of cucumbers Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board salad prep stained
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. kitchen
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. dry storage sheving back room
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler bottom shelves. all
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated debris in dishwashing area.
5/31/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not installed to allow cleaning access.Shelves in walk in freezer
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in freezer
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. All shelves by cook line
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Sides of cooking equipmentd
  • Observed clean equipment stored on uncleasurfaces-Large bin
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Ribs- Soupes in walk in freezer
  • Observed grease accumulated on under all equipments.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RTE by seafoof in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.All reach icooler
  • Observed personal care item stored on top of food pan Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.Raw beef by seafood in reach in cooler
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Server ay holder
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Frog legs-1Lbs
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
4/21/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. wooden shelving should be painted or sealed
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust electrical cords and lights above cookline .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface shelving kitchen .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of all coolers
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair rusted cooler old beer cooler.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. storage under shelving and cooler
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reachin cooler
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. all
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. store room where ice machine is
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. behind cookline
3/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. all cutting boards stained...bar area, kitchen, prepping area must be scrubbed/bleached out or replaced
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. all inside and outside
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. reachin cooler
  • Critical - Violation: 46-02-2 Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only. hasp and padlock on ofc /dry storage room
1/25/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. fish being prepped in 3 compartment sink however no splash guard on hws next to it.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. all cutting boards stained...bar area, kitchen, prepping area must be scrubbed/bleached out or replaced
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. all inside and outside
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface shelving cookline.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.dishmachine top and surrounding area
  • Critical. Improper sewage disposal at floor drains/sinks in kitchen and/or food preparation area mop area rear of kitchen outside where grease trap is that area must be repaired/fixed. the area isnst smooth and doesn't drain properly there is standing water outside on ground in that area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated debris. dishmachine room
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only. hasp and padlock on ofc /dry storage room
10/19/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods stacked on top of ea\h other without proper separation reachin cookline
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. waitstation at bar
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reachin cookline
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. reachin cooler old beer cooler rusted inside and out bad gaskets
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance shelving paint coming off not sealed dry storage.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. vanity in ladies room
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board stained waitstation
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. old beer cooler
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. hws at bar
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar
  • Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground. rear kitchen
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle along fence on walkway and around ice machine.
  • Observed grease/debris under cooking equipment/ coolers shelving.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease.however hood filters are clean. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. reachin coolers
5/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. marinating shrimp in cooler
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine debris on side.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits cutting boards stained.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, all.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface shelving cooking line.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface outside of dishmachine.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable painted and paint is chipping.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease hood filters.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers reachin cooler.
10/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
7/23/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/23/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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