Benny's On The Beach, 10 S Ocean Blvd, Lake Worth, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BENNY'S ON THE BEACH
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10 S Ocean Blvd, Lake Worth, FL 33460-3939
License #: 6001004
Total inspections: 26
Last inspection: 10/31/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
10/31/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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 personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.POCKETBOOK
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.UPRIGHT REACHIN NEAR CASH REGISTER NOT MAINTAINING 41° LESS THAN 4 hrs in unit removed to WIC 43°at end of inspection service called
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.under kitchen sink
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.DISHMACHINE
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.or hot water front prep
  • 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. SLICED DELI MEATS, CHEESES
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.COOKEDOTATOES
08/28/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Containers of salt and pepper. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onion on floor in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Fawcett at hand wash sink by front side station in disrepair.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Container of cooked potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
6/3/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Under Matt by hot line area.
4/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/11/2014Complaint FullAssigned to Inspector
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By hand wash area by salad prep. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of onions, potatoes in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Hand wash wall by salad prep.
1/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Door and wall area by walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham, cheese, sausages at 45F 2hrs.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
7/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - HOT WATER NOT PROVIDED/SHUT OFF AT EMPLOYEE HAND WASH SINK.
  • Critical - OBSERVED BATHROOM FACILITY IN DISREPAIR. OUT OF ORDER DUE TO LACK OF WATER.
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASHING HANDS. NO HOT WATER.
  • Critical - OBSERVED ENCRUSTED MATERIAL ON CAN OPENER.
  • Critical - WATER PRESSURE LACKING AT FIXTURES THAT REQUIRE THE USE OF WATER.
10/30/2012Complaint FullEmergency order recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/30/2012Complaint FullEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in / between equipment/walls.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. plate on potatoes container.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salmon, ham, wings, cole slaw within 2 hrs.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. rice 115 F.
10/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. 110 gyro.
7/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 12/21/11.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fish 48F, steak 45F, wings 45F, 2hrs in cooler. ice added.
  • Observed residue build-up on door frame in w/I cooler.
12/20/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/12/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Dumpster not on proper pad. grease recycling container This violation must be corrected by : 10/05/11.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground. back door. This violation must be corrected by : 10/05/11.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. This violation must be corrected by : 10/05/11.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture under building. This violation must be corrected by : 10/05/11.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham, burgers, tuna salad, seafood salad, cole slaw, 2 hrs out of temp.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked. ham, turkey, cooked potatoes.
8/5/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. kitchen area
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. potatoe container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PHF steak, burger, chicken, tuna s. at 45F within 1 hr due restock for lunch time. Corrected On Site by adding ice bags.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. container of salmon on top of french fries. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. counter area.
5/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 45F.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag of onions in w/I cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. burger, turkey 50F. Corrected On Site by storing it in w/I cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shell eggs. Corrected On Site.
5/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. cooks in hot line.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor in w/I cooler. bag of onions. Corrected On Site.
2/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
11/1/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cole slaw, tuna salad, ham, lobster salad. This violation must be corrected by : 09/22/10.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reach in coolers by hot line, salad r/I cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 09/22/10.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. inside container in salad r/I cooler.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives.
9/21/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/15/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (discarded), dressings, tuna s. This violation must be corrected by : 12/15/09.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. gyro. This violation must be corrected by : 12/14/09.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. r/I salad cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 12/14/09.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed residue build-up on interior of oven.
  • Observed residue build-up on kitchen grease tray.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
12/14/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. salad container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
7/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/27/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/24/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 11/7/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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