Acquolina, 124 S Federal Hwy, Hallandale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ACQUOLINA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 124 S Federal Hwy, Hallandale, FL 33009
License #: 1601136
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 11/12/2014

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Inspection findings

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No report available. 11/12/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair, prep areas. Repeated violation.
  • Basic - Lights out RIC, waiter station.
  • High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. **Repeat Violation**
6/18/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises, last extermination done 3/24/14, provide new reports bi-weekly via e: mail, jannet.vasquez@myfloridalicense.com. Repeated violation.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair, salad RIC handle missing, repeated violation.
  • Basic - Floor soiled, dead roaches observed near back door and mop sink area, also some dry mice droppings observed under handwash sink, waiter station. Last extermination report dated
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair, prep areas. Repeated violation.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves and under storage counters, waitress station.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Holes on ceiling, kitchen, must be sealed to prevent pest harborage. Repeated violation.
  • Basic - Lights out RIC, waiter station.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present, back door screen doors in disrepair, gap beneath exterior screen doors. Ice machine area. Repeated violation.
  • Basic - Wall holes, WIC area, prep area, kitchen, repeated violation.
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Interior of beer cooler soiled with accumulation of water residue, bar.
4/15/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair, RIC door''s gaskets. kitchen.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair, kitchen, dishwasher area.
  • Basic - No handle on lid, salad reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Wall''s with holes, prep areas.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink with cold water faucet in disrepair in the food preparation/storage room area, see 29
1/22/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bar Hanswash sink with mildew build up.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving.
  • Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage.
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises, last exterminators report dated 10/15 /13, provide reports biweekly until cb inspection date via e: mail, janneth.vasquez@myfloridalicense.com
  • Basic - Designated employee personal articles area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair, RIC door's gaskets. kitchen.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair, kitchen, dishwasher area.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Lights out, hood system and RIC, waitress station.
  • Basic - No handle on lid, salad reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present.
  • Basic - Wall's with holes, prep areas.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, buffet line.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, buffet line.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food., prep cook, corrected on site.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap, prep cook, corrected on site.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, pasta, tomato sauce, RIC, cooks line, see 14.
  • High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as an ice bin, waitress station.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, blocked by utensils tray, waitress statios, corrected on site.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, ice bin, coffee station.corrected on site.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink with cold water faucet in disrepair in the food preparation/storage room area, see 29
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, bar/waitress station.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, lady's room, cooks line and waitress station, corrected on site.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
11/20/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor, meatballs, WIF, COS, fish, WIC, COS
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, waste line, HWS, WIC area.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature, chicken, prep area, COS
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler, shrimp over cooked chicken, COS
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink, see 29, WIC area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, utelsils in it, kitchen, COS
  • Intermediate - Interior of beer soiled with water residue.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, pasta, sauce, meatballs, veggies, WIC, COS
3/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Kitchen line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink needs splash guards on each side, kitchen line.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.Kitchen line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust inside waiter station storage counters.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.Bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.Handwash sink needs to be designated, kitchen line. see 31
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Beef, chicken, fish, wi frezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.onions, carrots, beef, wi cooler, Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Kitchen line.
  • Critical - Observed interior of Beer cooler soiled with accumulation of water residue.
  • Critical - Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked.Meatballs, wi frezer, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Screen door with holes.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.PHF sauces, chicken, seafood, Wi coler, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.Use 3 compartment sink while fixed.
9/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.2 tanks
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.5/11
  • Light not functioning.hood
  • Critical - No current hood fire suppression system inspection report available. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.voluntarily discarded onion/put gloves on Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.potatoes walk in Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.2nd bin Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.calamari Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.85 degrees Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.chairs blocking
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.sausage/pasta reach in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.rear
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.souffles not inverted Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.interrior door Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.cheese 2nd reach in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.fish walk in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.pasta reach in Corrected On Site.
  • 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.behind wait station
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.eggplant walk in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.roasted peppers reach in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.sauce line ric Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.sausage reach in Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
1/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.knife wedged between equip Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.bar/drink bottle Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.carrots walk in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.cutting board in it/bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.spoon in it wait station Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.phone on prep Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.salad 46 degrees explained time in lieu of temp and record keeping.out approx one hour.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.shrimp/meatballs reach in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.interrior door Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.lemon juice Corrected On Site.
8/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No oyster warning sign with required language provided.gave warning sign to pic Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.gave to pic Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.meatballs reach in
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.sauce/reach in
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.sausage reach in
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.pasta reach in
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.pasta reach in
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.eggplant/reach in
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.lasagna walk in
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.sausage walk in
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.stuffed clams walk in
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.squeeze bottles reach in
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.bar/beer
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.sausage/sauce reach in
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.chicken/eggplant reach in
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.box vegetables walk in
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.wait station
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.bar
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair front missing/ice machine
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.exterrior ice machine
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.up underneath
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.rear area
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.wait station
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.wait station
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.rear
  • Observed wall in disrepair.tile missing
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in rear storage area area.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.bicycle/next to ice machine
  • Critical. Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only.near stove
11/23/2010Routine - 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.pasta ric
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.sauce ric
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cut veggies wic
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.lasaggna wic
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.eggplant
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.chicken/cheese ric Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.shrimp /sauce ric
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.ice wic
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.knives wedged between equip
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.bar
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.items in it bar
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.wait station
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only.line
7/8/2010Routine - 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.sausage
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.clams wic
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.sauce ric
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.fish /sauce ric
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.eggplant
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.sauce ric
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.jacket/eggplant one piece voluntarily discarded Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only.front of emergency light cover missing
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
2/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.cream ric
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cut lemons ric
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.pasta ric
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.sauce ric
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.rice ric
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.eggplant wic
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.lasagne wic
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.squeeze bottles
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.no phf in ric broken others available
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.clams/broccoli
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.eggs/sauce ric
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.eggs/olives wic
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.calamari/cut veggies ric
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.sauce wic
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.veggies wic
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.desserts wic
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.ric line
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.dish inside ice bin
  • 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.trash can in front Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.front
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.tiles missing floor
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Observed electrical wiring in draped across hw sink front. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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
11/4/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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