A1a Dive Bar, 3233 N Ocean Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Bar inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: A1a Dive Bar
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3233 N Ocean Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
License #: 1621923
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 10/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
10/27/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Salt. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Drystorage area. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. bars. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Drystorage shelves made of plywood. **Warning**
  • Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Handsink next to back door. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, salt. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw eggs over cooked onions in a cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Bars. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 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. One of eight employee training certificates provided. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08/26/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Dry storage room.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Weekend bar, dry storage room
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Weekends bar
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Beef, moved inside a cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Ice bin next to handsink at the bar.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Dry soiled clothes on a prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Potato Chopper
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Weekends bar.
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Bar
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
2/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. In kitchen
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In kitchen
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. In kitchen
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of ice machine
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. On top of 2 doors reach in cooler in kitchen
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Ground beef in kitchen
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw shell eggs over cooked chicken and cooked beef
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen
11/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelf in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken over mashed potatoes and raw beef patties in kitchen reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
3/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized utensils improperly stored. forks, knifes, spoons not stored with handles facing up to allow handling by handles only. kitchen / dishwash area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. comminuted / hamburger beef. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over ham in kitchen reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. window broken in storage room by freezer and ice machines.
10/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. storage room. short Co2 tank in front of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. beef in kitchen. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs over sauces, tomatoes in reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. red liquid /degreaser in dishwash area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. kitchen backdoor leading to outside with gaps when door is closed/locked.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. slow draining handwash sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
1/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, grease or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelfs.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when putting on and changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. chicken. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. slow draining handwash sink in kitchen.
9/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. Dry Storage
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
5/19/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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