Lake Emerald Grill, 107 Lake Emerald Dr, Oakland Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LAKE EMERALD GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 107 Lake Emerald Dr, Oakland Park, FL 33309
License #: 1618222
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 11/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW EGGS NEXT TO AND IN CONTACT WITH BBQ SAUCE. **Warning**. At callback: Raw shell eggs stored next to and in contact with champagne.
  • High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**. At callback: same condition.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. RAW CHICKEN ABOVE PIZZAS. **Warning**. At callback: Same condition.
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Combined ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to the date the earliest ready-to-eat potentially hazardous ingredient was opened/prepared. HOTDOGS. **Warning**. At callback: Same condition.
  • 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. HOTDOGS. **Warning**. At callback: Same condition.
  • Intermediate - Employee trained using a state approved in-house training program not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. STORING RAW ANIMAL FOODS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. **Warning**. At callback: Raw eggs stored next to and in contact with champagne.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. ENCRUSTED WITH DECOMPOSING FOOD RESIDUE; FOUL ODOR OBSERVED. **Warning**. At callback: Still unclean to sight and touch.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**. At callback: Same condition.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**. At callback: No probe thermometer observed.
  • 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**. At callback: No proof of training available upon request.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. CUT LETTUCE AND CUT TOMATOES. STOP SALE ISSUED. **Warning**. At callback: Cut lettuce not date marked.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. BLUE LIQUID. **Warning**. At callback: Same condition.
11/03/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Warning**
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. BACON ABOVE MUSHROOMS. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW EGGS NEXT TO AND IN CONTACT WITH BBQ SAUCE. **Warning**
  • High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. CUT LETTUCE AND CUT TOMATOES. NOT DATED AND OBSERVED WITH SLIME RESIDUE AND FOUL ODOR. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. RAW CHICKEN ABOVE PIZZAS. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Combined ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to the date the earliest ready-to-eat potentially hazardous ingredient was opened/prepared. HOTDOGS. **Warning**
  • 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. HOTDOGS. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee trained using a state approved in-house training program not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. STORING RAW ANIMAL FOODS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. ENCRUSTED WITH DECOMPOSING FOOD RESIDUE; FOUL ODOR OBSERVED. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **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 - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. HOT DOGS. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. CUT LETTUCE AND CUT TOMATOES. STOP SALE ISSUED. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. BLUE LIQUID. **Warning**
08/28/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT PRODUCE IN REACH IN COOLER.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in chest freezer _ all products not commercially packaged. SHRIMP IN SAME CONTAINER WITH BEEF.
  • 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 AND HOTDOGS.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. OBSERVED PHOTO COPIES ONLY.
2/10/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • 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. **Warning**
  • 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. HOTDOGS, HAM OPENED 10/27/13 NOT DATE MARKED. **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**AT CALL BACK: NO ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES PROVIDED; NO PROOF TRAINING WAS CONDUCTED BY A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Warning**
2/6/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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. **Warning**
  • 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. HOTDOGS, HAM OPENED 10/27/13 NOT DATE MARKED. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. **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 - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Warning**
10/30/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Hood filters installed on the horizontal; must be installed on the vertical.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT PRODUCE IN REACH IN COOLER.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in chest freezer _ all products not commercially packaged. SHRIMP IN SAME CONTAINER WITH BEEF.
  • High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
  • 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 AND HOTDOGS.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. OPERATOR CLAIMS MANAGER HIRED LESS THAN 30 DAYS.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. OBSERVED PHOTO COPIES ONLY.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
8/14/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Eggs
5/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates in stockroom.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. All coolers throughout establishment
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood filters
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, deep fryer.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing equipment
  • 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. Cup in flour container.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. Next to mop sink
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Entrance to kitchen door.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle, bleach 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, chicken, plant food in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Outside towards dumpster area.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bread crumbs in kitchen, sugar, flour in stockroom.
12/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. throughout kitchen
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. sauce in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chicken in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. pasta in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. salad in reach in cooler
5/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. kitchen.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
10/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner utensils should be stored all in same direction so only handles ae touched
  • Observed clean utensils stored in dirty container on counter
  • Observed hole in wall. near hot water heater
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. eggs
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. 3 comp sink
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation pull down window not sealed.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
5/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. oil
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. grill
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. kitchen
  • Critical. No 2A10BC portable fire extinguisher installed for an ordinary hazard. For reporting purposes only.
12/3/2010Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces cutting board stained with soil deposits.
  • Critical. Observed the presence of insects, ants on floor
4/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/11/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment installed but not connected must connect prior to utilizing kitchen.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
12/1/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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