Big Louies Pizzeria, 3095 W Cypress Creek Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BIG LOUIES PIZZERIA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3095 W Cypress Creek Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
License #: 1614692
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 10/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. COOKED PIZZAS.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
10/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
07/10/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. ESTABLISHMENT LICENSED AS NOST. OBSERVED 9 SEATS AND CUSTOMERS EATING AT THOSE SEATS. **Warning**
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. FRYER, SLICER. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. FALLING OFF SHELVES. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
6/20/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. WEST END OF FRONT LINE. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. ESTABLISHMENT LICENSED AS NOST. OBSERVED 9 SEATS AND CUSTOMERS EATING AT THOSE SEATS. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. WEST END OF FRONT LINE. **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. STAND UP FREEZER. **Warning**
  • Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. **Warning**
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. FRYER, SLICER. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. FALLING OFF SHELVES. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • 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. CUTTING RTE SUBS. EMPLOYEE INDICATED SHE WAS TOO BUSY. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW CHICKEN NEXT TO RET LASAGNA IN WALK IN COOLER. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. COOKED PIZZAS AT 72° **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • 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. MEATBALLS IN WALK IN COOLER. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Warning**
3/28/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. KNAP SACK.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. PIZZA STATION COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PH/TCS FOODS AT 41° OR BELOW. DO NOT USE THIS UNIT TIL IT IS REPAIRED TO CODE.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ALL FOODS ARE READY TO EAT: SAUSAGE @ 49°; MEATBALLS @ 55°; CHICKEN WINGS @ 48°. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. NORTH PIZZA IN KITCHEN
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. EGG WASH ABOVE READY TO EAT CHICKEN WINGS IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. EGGS ABOVE DRESSINGS **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. ALL FOODS ARE READY TO EAT. PIZZA STATION COOLER: SAUSAGE @ 49°; MEATBALLS @ 55°. WALK IN COOLER: CHICKEN WINGS COOKED 8/6/13 @ 48°;. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. WALK IN COOLER INCAPABLE OF MAINTAINING PH/TCS FOODS AT 41° OR BELOW. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. PAINT BRUSH. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. CHICKEN WINGS, SHREDDED MOZZARELLA CHEESE. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
8/7/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/24/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by 6/10/13 **Warning**
4/11/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • 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** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Onion in walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Warning**
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 55? yeast 55? **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauce 55? chicken 55?tuna salad 55? sausage 55?meat boll 55? dressing 55? **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Pizza **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. She'll eggs in walk in cooler **Warning**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. 55? **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. All items in the walk in cooler are 55?, see stop sale for list of item. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. See stop sale. This violation must be corrected by 4/11/13 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by 6/10/13 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salad in walk in cooler **Warning**
4/10/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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