Ramada Plaza Hotel, 5100 N Sr 7, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: RAMADA PLAZA HOTEL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5100 N Sr 7, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33319
License #: 1607306
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 11/05/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Tiki bar area.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee cups. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Turkey breast 44-50° f, beef roast 44-50° f.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Coffe beans residue.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen area only.
  • Intermediate - Large pieces of meat/whole roasts/whole chickens/whole turkeys not cut up into smaller portions to cool. Turkey and beef roast.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Tiki bar area.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner in kitchen and Tiki bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
11/05/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Dish washer.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Pork chops.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee cups at coffee station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Oven.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Female restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
3/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. On top of hot chocolate box.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Dish washer.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Glass bowls by hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Male restroom.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Test strips colorless.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Both hand wash sinks.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance. Throughout.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Shelves used for draining dishes has rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. By breakfast area.
  • Basic - Toilet not flushing/functioning properly. Male restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Unprotected ice bin in a customer/nonsecure area. Built on handwash sink area.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaners hanging from HWS in breakfast area.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Degreaser and glass cleaner hanging from shelf stacked with dishes.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Female restroom.
6/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. No Chlorine Sanitizer scheduled for delivery today 10/29/12
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. brown sugar at buffet station
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager using NRFSP book but no certificates using a list This violation must be corrected by : 12/27/12.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bread freezer #2
  • Observed hole in ceiling. by exit door to seating area
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Delfield cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cakes uncovered walk in cooler #3
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. white liquid servers station
  • Observed wall in disrepair. missing tile back wall by dish machine
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/29/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.---salad tongs. Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning.---in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises.---1 adult by rack in hallway. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.---drain in back. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed presetting of unwrapped silverware.---glasses not upside down, silverware.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.---under pipes, dishwashing tables.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.---roast beef. Corrected On Site.
5/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No monitoring of buffet/salad bar by employee trained in safe operating procedures.---observed food service employee dump newly cooked sausage in with old sausage on buffet line.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated food debris.---microwave.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.---bowls, glasses.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.---at handwashing sink, dry storage shelf. Corrected On Site.
1/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. Paint chipping on ceiling in the kitchen .
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Ice scoop not stored in a clean container at the ice machine .
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. MUST WASH, RINSE AND SANITZE ALL WARES BY HAND UNTIL THE DISHMACHINE IS REPAIRED AND OPERATING PROPERLY . Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. #2 walkin freezer
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. #5 banquet walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. #2 walkin freezer . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. kitchen
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. General glass door reachin cooler inside bottom.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, Condensor in #5 banquet walkin cooler leaks excessively.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/26/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination, muffins, pastries. Corrected On Site.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area, in kitchen
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor, walk-in coolers.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, boxes of food in walk in freezer.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment, hot water bain marie.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods, beef stored over chips in reach in cooler . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, in warewashing area.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening, in walk in cooler .
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation, reardoor.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, in walkin cooler .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices, plates on buffet line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture at bar.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on floor in dry storage area.
10/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable, walkin freezer #2.
  • Observed wall in disrepair by walkin coolers.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease in kitchen.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in dry storage room.
3/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor, in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-02-1 Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands, by wait station.
  • Violation: 14-31-1 Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner, shelves infront of steamtable.
  • Violation: 14-31-1 Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner, side of walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, Ima Innkare.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Violation: 23-04-1 Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface, side of walkin freezer.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, behind Migoli reachin freezer.
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, wetnesting.
  • Violation: 29-17-1 Waste line missing at soda gun holster by Tiki bar.
  • Critical. Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, waste line from "island oasis" frozen drink blender routed in handwashing sink by Tiki bar.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom, employees.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, at bar.
  • Violation: 33-11-1 Dumpster drain clogged.
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-08-1 Observed live fruit flies in kitchen area.
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-03-1 Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors, employees ladies' restroom.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable, in kitchen area.
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair, in men's restroom.
  • Violation: 37-09-1 Wall not smooth and easily cleanable, by cookline.
  • Violation: 37-13-1 Observed hole in ceiling in dry storage area.
  • Critical. Violation: 47-16-2 Electrical outlet missing cover plate, by oil drums. For reporting purposes only.
7/22/2009Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, turkey and chickens.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, mashed potatoes in Alto Sham.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands, by wait station.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner, shelves infront of steamtable.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner, side of walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, Ima Innkare.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface, side of walkin freezer.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, behind Migoli reachin freezer.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, wetnesting.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster by Tiki bar.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, waste line from "island oasis" frozen drink blender routed in handwashing sink by Tiki bar.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom, employees.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, at bar.
  • Dumpster drain clogged.
  • Critical. Observed live fruit flies in kitchen area.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors, employees ladies' restroom.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable, in kitchen area.
  • Observed wall in disrepair, in men's restroom.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable, by cookline.
  • Observed hole in ceiling in dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate, by oil drums. For reporting purposes only.
7/21/2009Complaint FullWarning Issued
No report available. 4/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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