Bahia Cabana Beach Resort, 3001 Harbor Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BAHIA CABANA BEACH RESORT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3001 Harbor Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-2409
License #: 1608912
Total inspections: 24
Last inspection: 11/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
11/07/2014Complaint FullEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
08/22/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Main kitchen
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Observed 2. Dead roaches on premises. Dry storage next to prep kitchen
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Prep kitchen. Behind and underneath dish machine.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bar, Kitchen, Dishmachine. Sanitizer measured over 150 ppm
  • High Priority - Live rodent present. 1 live rodent crawling out of garbage container at wait station on Bar deck outside.
  • High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.live ants in storage area at prep kitchen.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Chicken over beef in the door of white freezer in prep kitchen.
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed all droppings are fresh and throughout establishment as specified: 5 droppings on top of water heater in hallway , 20 droppings around water heater on floor, 7 droppings under hand wash sink in prep kitchen , approximately 50 droppings behind grill in prep kitchen, 10 droppings on shelf in storage room at prep kitchen, 15 droppings on and under second dry storage shelf joint with prep kitchen, 5 droppings in main kitchen behind 2 door Fagor refrigerator on electrical wire, 2 droppings outside in wait station next to sanitizer Bucket.
  • High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Above Reach In Cooler . Main kitchen,dry storage and prep kitchen storage.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.in main and prep kitchen .
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Outside Bar
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Main Kitchen
  • Intermediate - Wild birds present on ground/table/chairs/railings in outside dining room/bar. 1 Bird seen next to garbage can
08/21/2014Complaint FullEmergency order recommended
  • 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.
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour, Kitchen, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
6/27/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to soda fountain rack
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Throughout kitchen
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. West wall above Pump Room entrance, by Fountain drink rack, by grease receptacle
  • Basic - In-use ice scraper paddle stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Mold like residue on exterior door of ice machine
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. West exit door
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Live fly in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored next to ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw eggs next to Sausage
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored next to ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs next to cooked Sausage
6/5/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
4/3/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep kitchen
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.. Energy Drink, Reach In Cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Dish machine
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
3/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Table fan in kitchen
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rusted lid of 1 door white chest freezer in kitchen
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Next to walk in cooler
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In kitchen
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Under dish machine
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Behind dish machine
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In front bar
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 2 doors reach in freezer in prep area
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In kitchen
  • High Priority - Food container stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Juice in front bar,voluntary discarded
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw steak over cut tomatoes
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine found over 200 ppm in sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In front bar rinsing blenders and in kitchen rinsing containers
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
2/18/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Throughout kitchen
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
10/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. **Corrected On-Site**
1/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the END CAPS.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility in disrepair.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. plates in kitchen
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. less than 10ppm
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. throughout kitchen
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. in kitchen
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. in kitchen
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. throughout bar
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dented can of diced tomatoes in storage Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water. kitchen employees
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. in kitchen
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. throughout bar
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. 2 broken reach in cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. throughout kitchen
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. throughout kitchen
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. salad in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. sauce in walk in cooler
4/25/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. cup no handle used as scooper in rice Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. walk in cooler shelves
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. throughout kitchen, dry storage
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. victory cooler kitchen
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. victory cooler
11/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Air gap not installed. At handwash sink in prep kitchen
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Victory cooler in line kitchen. operator has enough coolers on site to utilize Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. stacked pans in prep kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. bar
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. prep kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. line kitchen and bar Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. vents on smoothie maker bar area
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. prep kitchen, line kitchen and bar
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. All coolers, walkin and reach in coolers
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. use of cup to dispence ice into cups for drinks bar area
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler with standing water line kitchen cooler.
  • Critical - Observed live flying insects in kitchen. Prep kitchen
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham, ribs, chicken all ready to eat operator moved to walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw geef over corn and bread. prep kitchen 2 door cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
2/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 14-37
  • 22-17
  • 29-17
  • 36-22
  • 37-19
  • 14-33.
  • 04-01
8/11/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit tuna salad,fish,steaks.Main kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours ribs.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures WIC.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures RIC and RIC drawers.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area corn starch.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container sugar, flour.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair RIF ice cream and in prep kitchen.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable Main and prep kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets Main kitchen in corner.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled Main kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin Main and pool bar.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda holsters main bar.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster Main bar to the right of entry.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees pool bar.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions Main bar.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions Pool bar.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory Pool bar.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water Main kitchen.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust WIC fans.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers Main kitchen throughout.
8/10/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.peanuts-rusted
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.cookline
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.fan
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
3/22/2010Routine - 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 ric
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. in ric
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. in bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors coming from dumpster area
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. throughout kitchen
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. endcap in kitchen
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. employee lunch in cooler
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
11/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/20/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/16/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 6/15/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/3/2008Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/26/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/24/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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stay away from this hotel it is Inested with roaches and filth
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