Cafe Vico Inc, 1125 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Cafe Vico Inc
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1125 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
License #: 1618165
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 10/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
10/20/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days.
10/13/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days.
08/21/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Has form of seating change evaluation and will fax it to office as soon as all field are filled out by the proper authority.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar and cook line.
  • High Priority - Food container stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Bowel of lemons at bar. Discarded the ice
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage of dish at bar. Took dish out **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days.
08/13/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.behind new bar
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Behind new and original bar.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.behind new bar.
6/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At Bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.At bar.
12/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/2/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Under cookline.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. From 3 compartment sink all the way under cookline.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under 3 compartment sink in kitchen.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture under 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer in wait area rusted.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Under three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Under 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in kitchen and one dead roach at wait area.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Rawa she'll eggs next to raw beef and cheese.
  • High Priority - Raw fish cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.shrimp at 60° F, voluntary discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live Roaches in wait area and one live roach in bar area in bar area.
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Over 20 dark rodent droppings found under the three compartment sink in the kitchen,there is standing water on the floor under the three compartment sink therefore the droppings are wet. "Extra Mile Pest control" checked for rodents on 6.12.13 they did not find any evidence.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. At Bar.
  • 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. At cookline.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Sauces in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Sauses and Pasta.
7/1/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.In salt container **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Water stains.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.Standing water in wine cooler at bar.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Flour. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Bar
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.windex in server area. **Corrected On-Site**
2/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • knife between equipment cookline utensils improperly stored in backroom screen door possible cross contamination blowing in trash screen door.
  • Critical - open drink container. corrected on site.
  • Critical - seasoning not labeled at cookline.
  • wet wiping cloth on cookline. corrected on site.
  • Critical - women's restroom seat loose.
8/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/27/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr/hr for more information.
3/2/2012Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 4/10/12.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. at cookline .
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood filters.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving at cookline cooler nearest to handwash sink.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, lid broken at flip top cooler at cookline .
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. propane bottles by clean cups. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ice cream at chest freezer .
2/10/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. at server's area cooler.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. cookline .
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. stored in server's area cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving at walkin cooler.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. by cookline . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exit or egress. table and chairs obstructing marked emergency exit. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw fish and beef over capers. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. 3 compartment sink leaking .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. sanitizer bucket
8/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. server's area cooler.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. bar
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. water damaged ceiling tiles by cookline .
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. plastic food storage containers broken at salad prep cooler.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. takeout containers and lids not properly inverted. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. propane bottle next to coffee and above cups in server's station . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. PLEDGE bottle stored next to napkins in server's station . Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. 3 compartment sink leaking .
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. drain line clogged at soda gun holster at bar.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. by ladies restroom .For reporting purposes only.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. dishwashing area.
2/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. oil bottle.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. raw chicken over raw veal at cookline cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving at cookline cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. piping above 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. pots
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. at cookline .
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. on ground by ladies restroom .For reporting purposes only.
8/26/2010Routine - 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. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar container on prep table near walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw egg wash stored above mushrooms at lowboy cookline cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. carrots and tray of dough at walkin cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. potatoes on floor by flip top cooler in prep area
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. opened cheese not covered at walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ice cream
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. server's handling bread with barehands, expediter adding condiments to bread with barehands. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. at bar.
  • Critical. Observed food employee use the toilet room then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. dishwasher did not wash hands from handling dirty dishes to handling clean dishes.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. employees eating in kitchen's food preparation areas. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. observed dishwasher using sponge to clean plates.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. bread storage container in shelving by flip top cooler in prep area.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. on microwave door handle- at cookline .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving near walkin cooler prep area.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. gaskets soiled at flip too cooler in prep area.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used to store tylenol at the bar.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. at bar. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. water damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen area
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. by pot storage area near back door . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. on ground near ladies restroom .
2/25/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato and cheese mix for bread at 71 degrees under no temperature control. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs over veggies at walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw lobster over veggies at reachin cooler at cookline
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. lettuce , sauces and mussels at walkin cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. waiter touching bread with barehands. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. bar
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. can opener and stand rusted Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusted bottom shelving at prep table by walkin cooler
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. over 100 ppm at cookline
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. back door
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. pots and plastic storage containers in storage room near back door
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. reuse of olive and mozzarella containers to store veggies and soup at walkin cooler and reachin cooler at cookline . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. no backflow preventer at mop sink
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. obstructed by pitcher. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used to store pitcher. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust and debris in pot storage room
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. at walkin cooler Repeat Violation.
8/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. fish at walkin cooler
  • Violation: 10-02-1 In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. spatula stored in gap between equipment at cookline
  • Critical. Violation: 12B-02-1 Observed employee eating in a food preparation.
  • Critical. Violation: 12B-03-1 Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation.
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving at walkin cooler
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. can opener rusted
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. at Beverage Air cooler at cookline
  • Critical. Violation: 17-09-1 Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Violation: 20A-04-1 Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
  • Critical. Violation: 20A-10-1 Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm
  • Violation: 21-05-1 Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. at cookline
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving by back door
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. dishwashing glass racks soiled
  • Violation: 24-07-1 Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. invert utensils at storage racks
  • Violation: 25-05-1 Observed single-service articles improperly stored. invert takeout containers
  • Violation: 26-02-1 Observed reuse of single-service articles. reuse of olive astic containers , mozzarella containers and ice cream containers to store prepped vegetables .
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. men's room
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. at bar
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at bar
  • Critical. Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. at bar
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. at walkin cooler
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. near back door
  • Violation: 51-13-1 No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Violation: 51-29-1 Observed no child labor law poster.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
7/14/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/5/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/12/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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