Big Louie's Pizzeria Italian Restaurant, 1990 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BIG LOUIE'S PIZZERIA ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1990 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
License #: 1612110
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 6/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair flip top coolers at cook line. Moved some food into flip top cooler at prep area, discarded food in there over 4 hours , see stop sale. Ambient temperature 50°F.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in any holding unit at cook line.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to dish machine.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gaskets torn/in disrepair at cook line and prep area.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets at cook line.
  • Basic - Spoon stored with handle in contact with tuna salad
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.heavy cream 56°F, ricotta cheese 53°F, liquid eggs 53°F for more than 10 hours. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - Raw poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken breast 56°F in flip top cooler across grill. For more than 4 hours. See stop sale
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled at cook line and prep table across from frying equipment.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area. Filled dispenser with a new roll of paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In prep area.placed soap on sink **Corrected On-Site**
6/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Observed: Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter and creamer 55°F, placed in refrigerator cooled to 41°F. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
  • Observed: Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. At prep area. Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observed: Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave. Priority: Basic
  • High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw shell eggs over Pasta. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
  • Basic - Observed: Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On Backdoor. Priority: Basic
1/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/9/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Fryer sides in prep area.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On hood filters, ceiling and air conditioning ducts.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On both back doors, walk in cooler door and glas door of cooler in dish area.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. In dish area.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rusted white freezer in prep area.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.in dish area and prep area.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. Tomato sauce in walk in cooler at 86°F.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Wood block in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Flip top in prep area.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue. In dish wash area
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.in prep area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Tomato sauce in walk in cooler in 10 Gallon bucket at 86°F for more than 12 hours.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Tomato sauce in walk in cooler at 86°F for more than 12 hours.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not stirred while cooling. Tomato sauce in walk in cooler at 86°F for more than 12 hours.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. On to go menu .
  • Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.in dish area.
7/9/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Flour.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Flour.
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.Tomato sauce at 51?f after 13 hours.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.At cookline.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches.Tomato sauce
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not stirred while cooling.Tomato sauce
3/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.under 3 compartment sink .
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation on bottom of backdoor in prep area .
  • Violation: 36-14-1 Observed grease accumulated under grease container outside shed .
  • Violation: 37-15-1 Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.in prep area .
10/11/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.In walk in cooler and reach in cooler at cookline . Mechanic on his way.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.wet nesting pots and pans .
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container in flour container . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Open bottle on shelf in prep area .
  • Observed build-up of debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface in dry storage .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface at reach in cooler outside .
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.in prep area .
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook in prep area preparing sandwiches . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Sheets under 3 compartment sink .
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.inside microwave soiled ceiling .
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.reach in cooler at cookline .
  • Observed grease accumulated under grease container outside shed .
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.Standing water in reach in cooler at cookline and wait station .
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.under 3 compartment sink .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Sausage and Beef at 52 degrees .
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.On fans in walk in cooler .
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.On storage containers outside shed .
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.Bottle with yellow fluid on shelf.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.in prep area with yellow fluid .
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation on bottom of backdoor in prep area .
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
10/9/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice machine.
  • Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. top of oven soiled.
  • Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. knife handles stored in bucket in rear prep area.
  • Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. radio in food prep area.
  • Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. turkey at walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Cutting boards soiled. throughout cookline .
  • Critical - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving at coolers in dishwashing area.
  • Food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor.
  • Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Interior and exterior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Critical - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food debris. TRAULSEN dough storage cooler outside .
  • Critical - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food debris. cookline cooler.
  • Critical - Live, small flying insects in dry storage room area.
  • Critical - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On Site. rear prep area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh garlic and oil held at 107 degrees Corrected On Site. turned up heat.
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. TRAULSEN cooler outside .
  • Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. at soap and paper towel dispenser in rear prep area.
  • Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. fire extinguisher.
  • Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. storage container in dry storage room area.
  • Critical - Soil residue in food storage containers. oil bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Soil residue in food storage containers. tomato sauce container and cheese storage containers at walkin coolers.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. oil bottles . Corrected On Site.
2/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing. prep area.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Corrected On Site. Potentially hazardous food removed from cooler.COOLER MAY NOT BE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD UNTIL SUCH TIME AS IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN FOODS AT 41 DEGREES OR BELOW.
  • Critical - Observed 1 dead roaches on premises. by walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving in dry storage room and by ice machine .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. soap and paper towel dispenser soiled in prep area.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in coolers and walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on dicer.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving at coolers.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board at prep cooler.
  • Observed gaskets soiled at coolers/freezers ,throughout .
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used to store pitcher. 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. at flour container . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. cellphone , keys and cigarette box in prep area shelving . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pasta at 49 degrees at prep cooler near dishwashing area. Corrected On Site. moved to working cooler. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS COLD HELD NOT MAINTAINING 41 DEGREES OR BELOW MUST BE DISCARDED WITHIN 4 HOURS OF LEAVING TEMPERATURE CONTROL.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. takeout lids not properly inverted in dry storage area shelving . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. at ice machine .
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
9/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. outside storage area.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.salad prep area coolers.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. gaskets soiled on coolers throughout .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on outside storage area floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area. tray of bread stored on top of garbage can. 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. at cookline coolet pasta container . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, paper towel dispensers in dishwashing area and rear prep area not functioning .
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. at walkin freezer . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in outside storage area and kitchen area.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. in outside storage room area.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. wd40 on prep table . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. at walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. backdoor door not tight fitting or sealing . by unused soda machine .
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour bin.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. vinegar bottle.
2/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour container .
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bottles in prep area.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. at salt containers.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. knife stored in gap between tables. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop stored on dirty shelf at ice machine .
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusted shelving in dry storage room outside. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, shelving in dry storage in disrepair , broken and not smooth and easy cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusted shef on ice machine outside.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. salt containers in dry storage room outside. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on wall mounted dicer.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board at steam table. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards throughout .
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. glass door cooler in dry storage room.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. outside coolers By ice machine
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. coolers throughout cookline .
  • Observed water pooling on steam table's bottom shelving .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving in dry storage area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.shelving of ice machine outside .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on k class fire extinguisher .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. bottom shelving on prep table near fryers
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. top of deck oven.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of cookline coolers soiled .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. gaskets soiled at COCA COLA cooler in dishwashing area.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving in dishwashing area.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. at ice machine .
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Victory cooler by deck oven,white frigidaire cooler by fryers, flip top cooler near deck oven,and pasta prep cooler.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. by HOBART mixer. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. faucet at 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. by HOBART mixer
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. by HOBART mixer.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. rusted flooring at walkin cooler.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. hood filters
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dry storage room
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. inside walkin cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. under hood by stove. Repeat Violation.
8/26/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. lemons, peppers and brocolli at walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. garlic at produce cooler outside
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. torn bag of flour in dry storage room outside .
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. knife stored in gap between tables
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair., rusted shelving at produce cooler outside
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusted shelving in dry storage room outside
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. salt and sugar containers in dry storage room outside .
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. oil bottle soiled
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. flour container by hobart mixer
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board at steam table
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. cooler By ice machine
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving throughout dry storage room outside .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of walkin cooler door
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving by ice machine soiled and rusted
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. soiled container under table where microwave is located .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on k class silver fire extinguisher
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of white frigidaire freezer in rear prep area
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. dishwashing area shelving
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. cookline flip top cooler
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. by hobart mixer
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. faucet at 3 compartment sink.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. rusted walkin cooler floor
  • Observed food debris accumulated on floor. dry storage room by wine storage closet area
  • Observed food debris accumulated on floor. dry storage area outside under shelving
  • Observed food debris accumulated on floor. produce cooler outside
  • Ceiling tile missing. by hobart mixer
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. unsealed concrete in dry storage room outside
  • Lights missing the proper shields, sleeve coatings or covers. dry storage room outside
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. inside walkin cooler
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. inside walkin freezer
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. under hood by stove
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. oil bottle in rear prep area
2/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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