Cuscatlan Restaurant, 3710 N Andrews Ave, Oakland Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Cuscatlan Restaurant
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3710 N Andrews Ave, Oakland Park, FL 33309
License #: 1618753
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 08/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. FLOUR. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. HOW TO CALIBRATE A PROBE THERMOMETER.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. PORK and RICE.
08/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.RAW PORK STORED NEXT TO AND IN CONTACT WITH RTE TOMATOES and DRESSINGS IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • 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 washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. 3 COMP SINK.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. UTENSILS. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. 12" DEEP: BEEF/BEAN MIX.
4/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. HOOD EXHAUST SYSTEM.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. DRESSING.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD SYSTEM FILTERS.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. DRESSING.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. TOP OF ICE MACHINE.
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • 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. RTE CUT GREEN PEPPERS.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer _ all products not commercially packaged. BEEF ABOVE PORK.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. BEEF ABOVE EGGS.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. ALCOHOL STORED ABOVE FOOD PREP SURFACE.
  • 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 - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. MILK OPENED 10/28/13.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. 18" DEEP IN PLASTIC CONTAINER.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
10/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Flour **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing utensil
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
3/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. juice in reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. plantfood in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sesame seeds in kitchen
10/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freeze soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. plantfoods in reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. sugar in service area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. degreeser found at 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. sauce , plantfoods ,soups in walk in cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. cutting board on the floor in kitchen
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. block with ice bucket Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood filters
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • 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. sauces in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour in kitchen Corrected On Site.
2/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Utensil storage.
  • 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. Flour 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. Non-handled bowl used as a cooked rice scoop and salt. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Plastic thank-you bags used for food storage .
10/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. fan cover walkin
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Milton Perez
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler 5 gallon and 33 gallon not enough storage
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing evidence of dumping in handwashing sink kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. red liquid near mop sink 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.
2/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Sanitizing concentration
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Critical. Exiting system - adequate, good repair
9/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. rice
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site. front waitstation
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. waitstation
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles containers altered and reused for food storage.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site. hws kitchen
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times obstructed by itemsi in sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. waitstation
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. rubbing alcohol Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle by 3 comp sink
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. 8/09
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
4/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD NOT DATE LABELED.
  • Critical. OBSERVED FOOD STOREDON FLOOR IN COOLER.
  • Critical. OBSERVED LINES WITH NO TONGS- BARE HAND CONTACT
  • OBSERVED GASKETS IN DISREPAIR COOLER.
  • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS GROOVED.
  • Critical. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED.
  • OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN A SOILED KNIFE HOLDER.
  • OBSERVED UTENSILS (TO GO) NOT INVERTED SO ONLY HANDLES ARE TOUCHED.
  • Critical. OBSERVED NO HANDWASH SIGN AT HANDWASH SINK WAIT STATION.
  • Critical. OBSERVED NO SOAP WAIT STATION HAND WASH SINK.
  • Critical. OBSERVED SPPRAY BOTTLED NOT LABELED.
9/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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