Island Palace, 4170 N Sr 7, Lauderdale Lakes, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ISLAND PALACE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4170 N Sr 7, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319
License #: 1608604
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 08/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
08/28/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Bell peppers and cabbage/unwashed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment in areas that may result in cross contamination. Screws stored on shelf above containers of dry food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Exceeds 200 ppm. 100 ppm.
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Containers of transmission fluid, propane fluid, and adhesive stored above food containers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **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. Cooked turkey 50-54° f, cooked goat 44-55° f, steamed cabbage 50-51° f, cooked spinach 46-47° f, cooked conch 49-51° f, rice and beans 51-55° f, cooked chicken 45-50° f, cooked pork 47-53° f, raw oxtails 44-46° f, raw snappers 47-50° f **Warning**
08/27/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/10/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Front office area.
  • 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**
2/11/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Salt and cornmeal.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Container of raw fish.
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. About 20-30 dead roaches on a bait in the kitchen and behind reach in cooler used for drinks.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Beef on floor under three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Front office area.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Cut papaya in reach in freezer in thank you bags.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw turkey over green plantains.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk in freezer. Cooked goat.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Tylenol on shelf with drinking glasses.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on a bait in the kitchen area. **Warning**
  • 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**
2/10/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles had accumulation of mold-like substance.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Chicken and beef.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Raw prepped chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100 ppm
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
10/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. All food storage container
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Employee half drink soda in reach in cooler
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bean **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Fish, beef in 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • 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 - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
6/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.Reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.In flour bin.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. HWS in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair Bottom shelf of prep table.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair Knife rack needs cleaning.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repairRusty shelves in walkin cooler.
10/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.---both restrooms, back HWS. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.---partially cooked pork. Corrective action: place back in cooler, pull out just what is needed.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.---WD-40 over cooler. Corrected On Site.
4/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.---dry storage
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.---fan grate in walk in cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.---on microwave, food processer, shelves for storage of single service items.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.---large pot of stew in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food preparation sinks, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use.---handwashing in three compartment sink used for food prep.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.---magnetic strip for knife storage.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.---knives and forks. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.---purse stored with dry goods.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.---cooked chicken, stewed vegetables.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.---salt, sugar
12/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, in walkin cooler and freezer.
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, walkin freezer's door.
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, racks inside of dishwashing machine.
  • Critical - Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in kitchen.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, in kitchen.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-06-1 Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices, fly traps hanging from ceiling in kitchen area.
  • Violation: 36-12-1 Floors not constructed easily cleanable, walkin cooler.
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair in dry storage area.
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise, inoperable reachin cooler. could not locate this item establishment busy no assistance from staff manager not on premises
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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, all expired. This violation must be corrected by : 8/8/11.
8/11/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, in walkin cooler and freezer.
  • Violation: 14-41-1 Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable, on stainless steel top table in kitchen.
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, walkin freezer's door.
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, racks inside of dishwashing machine.
  • Critical - Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in kitchen.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, in kitchen.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-06-1 Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices, fly traps hanging from ceiling in kitchen area.
  • Violation: 36-12-1 Floors not constructed easily cleanable, walkin cooler.
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Violation: 37-06-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, behind cookline.
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair in dry storage area.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, over cookline.
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise, inoperable reachin cooler.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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, all expired. This violation must be corrected by : 8/8/11.
6/8/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable, walkin cooler.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable, on stainless steel top table in kitchen.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, in kitchen.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in kitchen.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, over cookline.
  • 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, all expired. This violation must be corrected by : 8/8/11.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair in dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, racks inside of dishwashing machine.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, walkin freezer's door.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 6 inside inoperable reachin cooler in kitchen, 1 on wall above walkin freezer. This violation must be corrected by : 6/8/11.
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices, fly traps hanging from ceiling in kitchen area.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, in walkin cooler and freezer.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise, inoperable reachin cooler.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, behind cookline.
6/7/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Violation: 14-41-1 Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable, shelves in walkin cooler.
  • Violation: 14-41-1 Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable, shelves on table in kitchen.
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris by cookline.
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling tiles water stained.
1/11/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable, shelves on table in kitchen.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable, shelves in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, dishwashing machine racks.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions in kitchen/dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in men's bathroom.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors, rear door.
  • Observed hole in wall, in dining room/office area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris by cookline.
  • Observed ceiling tiles water stained.
  • 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 : 1/10/11.
11/9/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation, raw chicken wit meats in walkin cooler and freezer.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, boxes with plantains and eggplants in kitchen and bags with cabbage in walkin cooler.
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage, three compartments sink and handwashing sink in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, shelves in kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, around walkin cooler door and inside walkin cooler.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable, walkins.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris behind cookline.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease behind cookline.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, ceiling fan in kitchen area.
  • Observed ceiling tiles water stained in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles, over fryers. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use, blender. For reporting purposes only.
3/4/2010Routine - 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, cooked meats in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination, salt.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, meats in walkin cooler.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices, shelves rusted in walkin cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface inside walkin cooler.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris by three compartments sink and behind cookline.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease behind cookline.
  • Observed ceiling tiles water stained in kitchen and in dining room.
  • Critical. Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only.
10/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/28/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/18/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 4/13/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/24/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/18/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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