Spicez Caribbean American Restaurant & Lounge, 3990 Sw 40 Ave, West Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SPICEZ CARIBBEAN AMERICAN RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3990 Sw 40 Ave, West Park, FL 33023
License #: 1610215
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 11/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair, cold water, HWS front line.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, plumbing in disrepair, front line.
11/06/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles missing throughout prep area, holes on some, race as needed.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor, prep areas, corrected on site.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair, cold water, HWS front line.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in chest freezer - not all products commercially packaged. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, plumbing in disrepair, front line.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling, ox tail, chicken, RIC, cooks line.
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not readily accessible for use.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, ox tail, chicken, fish, WIC.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
  • Intermediate - Unnecessary items in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area.
09/05/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles missing, prep area.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor, chicken, WIC, corrected on site.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture under 3 compartment sink, see 27.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler door torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No cold running water at three-compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
5/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, under 3 compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
2/11/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, under 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the back door area, portable stoves, . **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**
1/14/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors, back door
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, row eggs over veggies, RIC, COS.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, rice, beans, RIC.
10/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/25/2013Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/10/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Observed: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas of bathroom, acoustic tiles in prep areas.
  • Basic - Observed: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. COS.
  • Basic - Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried-wet nesting and in dry storage.
  • High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating with no portable running water, front handsink.
  • High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit: 1940 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, Fl 32399-0783. Change of owner, gave application and directions. 60 days to comply.
  • Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor, flour, kitchen.
  • Basic - Observed: Grease accumulated under cooking equipment, fryer area.
  • Basic - Observed: Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, mop sink outside.
  • Basic - Observed: Old, unused equipment stored outside.
  • Basic - Observed: Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation, back door corners.
  • High Priority - Observed: Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Jerk sauce 1/2 gallon discarded.
  • Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, cooked chicken, oxtail.
  • Basic - Observed: Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover, stove area.
  • Basic - Observed: Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, beverage air, kitchen.
  • Basic - Observed: Sponge used as a wiping cloth on a food-contact surface, 3 compartment sink. COS.
  • Intermediate - Observed: Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area, garanddaughter in restaurant.
  • Basic - Observed: Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle, bar handsink.
2/7/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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