Big Taste Restaurant & Lounge, 4653 Lake Worth Rd, Green Acres, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BIG TASTE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4653 Lake Worth Rd, Green Acres, FL 33463
License #: 6020876
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 08/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. EMPLOYEE DUMPING WASTE WATER
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
08/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair.
  • 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 - Food stored on floor.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
4/2/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
1/22/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Kitchen grease tray
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Beef stew 130F, rice 130F.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen area.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
12/27/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Kitchen
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
4/4/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Cook line- hand sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Hand sink-cook line ** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Cook line- hand sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. **Warning**
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. **Warning**
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Ladies bathroom. **Warning**
  • Critical - No proof of required state approved employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Plywood used as a shelf - under the prep table next to the water heater. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Slicing cabbage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Water damage by hood system and by the 3 Compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. Tomato on a bowl- shelf over steam table. **Warning**
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Plastic shopping bags-chicken-chest freezer. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Plastic chair and bicycle -hallway next to restrooms. **Warning**
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink by steam table- hot water knob rotates 360? **Warning**
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Jamaican beef patties-126?f-hot holding box-bar. Operator increased the temperature of the unit. **Warning**
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, sugar etc-dry storage shelf-by water heater. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12/13/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. WATER DRIPPING INTO A SS POT UNDER THE STEAMTABLE NEXT TO HAND SINK COOK LINE
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. HOME DEPOT PAINTER'S BUCKETS_USED FOR THE STORAGE OF FLOUR, PEAS and RICE_UNDER PREP TABLE _COOK LINE
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. SHOPPING BAGS USED FOR THE STORAGE OF EXAMPLE CHICKEN _CHEST FREEZER
4/23/2012Food-Licensing InspectionCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/20/2012Food-Licensing InspectionCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. COOKED PORK 99f NEXT TO KITCHEN DOOR_UNIT NOT PLUGGED. LESS THAN 2HRS PER OPERATOR. STEAMTABLE TURNED BACK ON
  • Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. OX TAIL 114f, BROWN STEW CHICKEN 117f _STEAM TABLE WAS UNPLUGGED. ADVICED OPERATOR TO TURN IT BACK ON.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. THIS ESTABLISHMENT WAS OPERATING PRIOR TO THE LICENSING INSPECTION.
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. HAND SINK AT DISHROOM AREA MISSING. NOTE THIS SINK WAS REQUIRED BY THE APPROVED PLANS. This violation must be corrected by : 4-20-12.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. COOK LINE BY STEAMTABLE Corrected On Site.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. OBSERVED BBQ GRILL OUTSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT and THIS PIECE OF EQUIPMENT IS NOT SHOWN ON THE PLANS SUBMITTED TO THE DIVISION. ADVISED OPERATOR TO CEASE THE USE OF THIS PIECE OF EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT GETS ADDED and APPROVED PLAN REVIEW. NOTE: PER OPERATOR THIS PIECE OF EQUIPMENT IS USED FOR COOKING JERK CHICKEN. This violation must be corrected by : 4-20-12.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. WOOD SHELVING UNITS and TABLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE KITCHEN.
  • Critical - Observed LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building. For reporting purposes only. 1 EMPTY and 1 1/2 full-OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. WATER DAMAGE_EXAMPLE BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. WATER DRIPPING INTO A SS POT UNDER THE STEAMTABLE NEXT TO HAND SINK COOK LINE
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. BY HAND SINK NEXT TO STEAMTABLE_
  • Critical - Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. SOAP and PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER_3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Observed hole in ceiling. BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. HOME DEPOT PAINTER'S BUCKETS_USED FOR THE STORAGE OF FLOUR, PEAS and RICE_UNDER PREP TABLE _COOK LINE
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. SHOPPING BAGS USED FOR THE STORAGE OF EXAMPLE CHICKEN _CHEST FREEZER
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. WHOLE FISH_3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD. MOVED TO A REACH IN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. NOTE; OBSERVED PORTABLE DEEP FRYER ON TOP OF A TABLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE KITCHEN and NOT UNDER THE HOOD SYSTEM. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. DOOR IN OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM MISSING HANDLE_GAP/OPENING IN THAT AREA, and UNDER THE SAME DOOR
  • Plumbing improperly installed. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET DOESN'T REACH THE WASH and SANITIZER COMPARTMENTS.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. ITEMS ON STOVE TOP_TURNED OFF_LESS THAN 2HRS _ADVISED OPERATOR TO TURN THE STOVE BACK ON
4/19/2012Food-Licensing InspectionWarning Issued

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