Big C's Downtown Pizzeria, 1509 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BIG C'S DOWNTOWN PIZZERIA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1509 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
License #: 1621525
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 11/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
11/04/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.pizza
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
4/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Next to grease trap
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's room
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
9/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
3/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
8/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. flour,rice
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. coca cola reach in cooler shelves rusty
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of food storage containers - flour, rice sugar
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used as storage back area Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. pizza station cooler
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour, sugar Repeat Violation.
4/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. BEVERAGE AIR COOLER.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. FLOUR AND SUGAR
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. WALKIN COOLER SHELVES
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. ROLLS
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. REAR KITCHEN
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. GASKETS LN THE REACHIN COOLER SHELVES
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PASTA AND SAUSAGE. FOODS WERE MOVED TO ANOTHER COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. santizer.
  • 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.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. COKE COOLER SHELVES ARE RUSTED.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. FLOUR AND SUGAR BINS
12/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bread, Rear entrance
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen
5/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Ladys room. Corrected On Site.
10/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells.
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. jalape o pepper, tomatoes . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit pizza.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. pizza Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. rice,plantfood, beef
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. ric in service station
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets throughout.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Observed incorrect information on Hotel and Restaurant license. seating
  • Critical. Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties.
6/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. OBSERVED DENTED/RUSTED CANS, PREMIUM BRAND PINEAPPLES.
  • Critical. READY-TO-EAT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH NO PROPERLY DATE MARKED. STUFFING IN TRUE FREEZER BRAND REACHIN FREEZER LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPEAT VIOLATION.
  • Critical. READY-TO-EAT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED. LASAGNA IN TRUE REACHIN FREEZER. REPEAT VIOLATION.
  • Critical. OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD NOT LABELED AS SPECIFIED BY LAW. CHEESE.
  • Critical. OBSERVED WORKING CONTAINERS OF FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT IDENITIFIED BY COMMON NAME. CONTAINER WITH BROWN POWDER (GRAHAM CRACKER CRUMBS)
  • Critical. OBSERVED WORKING CONTAINERS OF FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT IDENTIFIED BY COMMON NAME. SALT ON PREP COUNTER BETWEEN TRUE REACHIN FREEZER AND BLDGETT CONVECTION OVEN.
  • Critical. OBSERVED IMPROPER VERTICAL SEPARATION OF RAW ANIMAL FOODS AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS, EGGS OVER BREAD IN MR. WINTER WALKIN COOLER.
  • Critical. OBSERVED IMPROPER VERTICAL SEPARATION OF RAW ANIMAL FOODS AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS. BEEF NEXT CHICKEN IN TRUE REACHIN FREEZER. NEXT COOKLINE.
  • Critical. OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR. BOX OF MOZZARELLA CHEESE IN MR. WINTER WALKIN COOLER.
  • Critical. OBSERVED UNCOVERED FOOD IN HOLDING UNIT/DRY STORAGE AREA. THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND PREP AREA.
  • Critical. OBSERVED IMPROPER USE OF BOWL/PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER OR OTHER CONTAINER WITH NO HANDLE USED TO DISPENSE READY-TO-EAT, BOWL IN GRAHAM CRACKER CRUMBS LOCATED IN DRIED FOOD STORAGE AREA.
  • Critical. OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT OF READY-TO-EAT FOOD BY EMPLYEES AND ESTABLISHMENT HAS NO APPROVED ALTERNATIVE OPERATING PROCEDURE IN EFFECT. PREP WORKER CUTTING VEGGIES WITH BARE HANDS.
  • Critical. OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE TOUCHING READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND THE ESTABLISHMENT HAS NO APPROVED ALTERNATIVE OPERATING PROCEDURE. FOOD PREP WORKER CUTTING VEGGIES WITH BARE HANDS. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • Critical. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE EATING IN A FOOD PREPARATION OR OTHER RESTRICTED AREA. PIZZA COOK EATING PIZZA WHILE ON COOKLINE. REPEAT VIOLATION
  • Critical. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM AN OPEN BEVERAGE CONTAINER IN A FOOD PREPARATION OR OTHER RESTRICTED AREA. THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND PREP AREA. REPEAT VIOLATION.
  • Critical. OBSERVED AN OPEN BEVERAGE CONTAINER ON A FOOD PREPARATION TABLE OR OVER/NEXT TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS. THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND PREP AREA. REPEAT VIOLATION
  • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.
  • OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH NOT STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES. REPEAT VIOLATION.
  • Critical. OBSERVED COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE NOT PROVIDED IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM.
7/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/25/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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