Cielito Lindo Dos & Mexican, 2750 Griffin Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Cielito Lindo Dos & Mexican
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2750 Griffin Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
License #: 1615735
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 10/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed on drain filter where detergent, rinse and sanitizer is dispersed for washing.
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Observed in dry storage area where Togo plates are stored.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on counter in food prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Flip top unit across stove top, raw beef 48°f, raw chicken 49. Due to Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Operator moved to working unit as A Corrective Action. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed Grill hot hold grilled onions 89°f.
  • Intermediate - Reach-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. Observed Flip top unit across stove top, raw beef 48°f, raw chicken 49. **Repeat Violation**
10/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on soiled surface at bar area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed pizza cutter stored between steam table and flip top RIC. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in bar area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Observed by 3 compartment sink.
4/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed in dish storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in Reach-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. Observed in Flip top unit guacamole 47°f, beef 47°diced 47°.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on east side of storage room.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign,paper towels, or soap at hand wash sink at bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Flip top unit guacamole 47°f, beef 47°diced 47°.
11/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Maintenance tool inside walk in freezer with individual warped beef. not properly stored.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Spoons on top of coffee machine
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to hand wash sink in prep area
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone in clean dish on top of microwave in kitchen
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.found in 110° **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present. By dry storage area
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Dish machine racks
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Beef and chicken
  • High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 3lb plantains
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. WD-40 in front bar
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. In prep sink
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trash can in prep area
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
6/5/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. In prep area
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. In walk in cooler
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. In prep area
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Personal beg on top of clean plate in prep area
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. Rusted shelves
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. By door
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.in kitchen .correct on site
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gaps by back door
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.in cook line
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage 2 black olives cans and 1 can of beans .correct on site. Returned to the suppliers
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.salsa sauce in wait station at 43?.correct on site ,server add more ice to bring temperature control to 41? or below
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. By dumpster
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue cleaner in kitchen,orange cleaner in bar
1/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. in kitchen next to dishmachine area blocked by pots and utensils .
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop on soda machine rak in server station. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. in chicken stock container.
  • Observe reach in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair,1 door glass tall cooler in server station.
  • Critical - Observed 1 dead roache on premises in dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. in prep area next to sliced onions.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. in prep area.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelves in dry storage area .
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. in kitchen next to dishmachine area ,cleaning pots and utensils .
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. in server station 1 door tall glass cooler.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair,walk in cooler gaskets and doors.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. throughout restaurant .
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. in bar galss cleaner. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. by backdoor
8/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions in dishwash area. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit reach in cooler on cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment, hood vents and fire suppression system, soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles at bar.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding units in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cookline and desert reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, raw shell eggs over carrots. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soda bottle stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
4/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.throughout
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. throughout
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in walk in cooler
  • 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 encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb, backflow preventer at mopsink
10/31/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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