13 American Table, 451 E Palmetto Park Rd, Boca Raton, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: 13 American Table
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 451 E Palmetto Park Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33432-5017
License #: 6010693
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 10/31/2011

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
10/31/2011Complaint FullEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/29/2011Complaint FullEmergency Order Callback Time Extension
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. --- cook line cooler
  • Critical - Dishmachine no sanitizer.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. --- dry food containers soiled inside/outside..
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. --- rice flour has hundreds of mealie bugs. --- XStop Sale Issued
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. by slicer
  • 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. Pro
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. --- on all equipment exteriors, handles, tables, shelving, etc.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. --- on dishmachine racks.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. underneath fryer
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on all soda dispensing nozzles. bar
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed cloth gloves contacting ready-to-eat food. --- terry cloth towel on pasta, in co0k line reach in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. --- on cook line, the reach in cooler/cold table is leaking watwr heavily inside and not maintaining temperature.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground. --- behind restaurant pots and buckets of water on ground.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. lemon in ice, bar
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease and debris ---accumulated under all back of the house. equipment.
  • Observed ground area(s) covered with standing water. -- behibd restaurant.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. utensils in handwashing sink,dishmachine area
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice...bar
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. kitchen
  • Critical - Observed live flies in back kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. --- on cook line and in walk in cooler, salmon, shrimp, talapia, chicken, soup,
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food......raw egg over ready to eat food brocoli, cheese ,walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found --- Observed 15-20live roaches on kitchen equipment and floors.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. --- in kitcken, observed 20-30 fresh and dried rodent droppings.
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead insects, or other pests, in control devices.....all.kitchen ceiling light fixture
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils, food. glass cleaner stored by small butter container and marina italian dressing by fax machine Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. flour back kitchen
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. --- ice bins at bar not draining
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked....not date marked all prepared food.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). ---
10/28/2011Complaint FullEmergency order recommended
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. --- center kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • No copy of latest inspection report. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. --- center kitchen, kitchen-aid mixer.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. --- rear kitchen, large hobart.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. --- wet black linen napkin used to cover lasagna.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. --- server in servers station.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. --- center kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead insects,, or other pests, in control devices. --- in kitchen ceiling light fixtures.
3/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. --- cook line above char-broiler.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. --- not inverted.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. --- cook line handsink, blocked by waste can and reach-in-cooler.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. --- prep area hsndsink holding utensils andblids.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottles. --- in prep/dishmachine area
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
8/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
6/24/2010Routine - 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. --- in WIC, marinara sauce, red meat sauce, lentil soup, lasagna.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation. STOP SALE ORDER ISSUED
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. --- raw shell eggs over opened blue cheese crumbles, butter and heavy cream. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. --- raw chicken in WIC Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. --- drink garnish fruit at cocktail bar Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. --- bowl & plastic container in corn meal. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. --- ice machine ice scoop stored in soiled plastic scoop holder.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. --- metal scoop 'buried' in white flour in bin.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. --- scoop buried in bread crumbs.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. --- inspector wshed hands upon arrival. NO Other Handwashing Observed.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. --- rear kitchen.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. --- no sanitizer used when manual warewashing taking place.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. rear kitchen &cook line.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. --- exhaust hood filters. Repeat Violation.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. --- rear exterior of building.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. --- in WIC, fan blade protector and fan housing above uncovered raw and ready to eat food.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. --- kitchen.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building. For reporting purposes only. --- (2) 2.5 lb. LP tanks.
  • No copy of latest inspection report. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed no child labor law poster. Corrected On Site.
10/30/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 4/13/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 10/29/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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