The Big Chill Expresso, 3291 W Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE BIG CHILL EXPRESSO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3291 W Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
License #: 1621092
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 4/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
4/29/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in traulsen unit. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at counter next to Pepsi RIC. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Traulsen 2-door unit, egg mix 49°f, chopped garlic 49°, plant foods 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. Corrective Action, products moved to working unit and temperature lowered, operator to monitor. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Observed raw shell eggs stored over BBQ sauce and other condiments in traulsen RIC. Operator moved raw eggs to comply. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine, on stainless steel flap. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • 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 in Traulsen 2-door unit, egg mix 49°f, chopped garlic 49°, plant foods 49°. Corrective Action, products moved to working unit and temperature lowered, operator to monitor. **Warning**
  • Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed counter top grease fryer in use next to large chest freezer, no hood system.
2/26/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat salsa in reach in cooler by 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
7/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Dahl, Tofu. Reach In Cooler.
1/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Chicken, Reach In freezer
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Rice, Reach In freezer
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. This violation must be corrected by : 3-01-12.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/29/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach In Cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Eggs, Reach In Cooler
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. White plastic bags. Reach In Cooler
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. White plastic bags, Reach In Freezer
9/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
5/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
12/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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