Bru's Room, 235 S Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BRU'S ROOM
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 235 S Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL 33062-5322
License #: 1617386
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 09/17/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. ... In kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** As of 09/17/14 operator is awaiting 3rd bid for floor replacement and agrees that floors will be in compliance prior to next unannounced inspection. If floors continue to be out of compliance at the time of next unannounced inspection it is understood that an immediate Administrative Complaint will be filed.
09/17/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. ... Employee personal lunch tote on walk.in.cooler shelf with food.. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. ... In kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. ... In kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. ... On cook line.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. ...Walk.In.Cooler is not cooling foods and/maintaining them at 41° or below.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. WALK.IN.COOLER... raw chicken breasts 53° raw chicken wings 50° prime ribs cooked 52° diced chicken 50° ground beef 52° cooked ribs 53° Ambient Temperature in walk in cooler is 53° **Corrective Action Taken** - TCS/PHF's in walk in cooler moved to beer keg walk in cooler which had an Ambient Temperature of 37°
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. ... Tested at 0 PPM.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. Both CFM's EXPIRED ON 01/21/2014
07/15/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. ... Through rear of kitchen and beneath bag n box beverages.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometers in holding units.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
1/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. ... Someone's, pans and single service containers
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. ... N kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair .... Throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. ...throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation tables soiled with food debris. ... Some back of the house prep table shelving soiled, oxidized, rusted and not easily cleanable.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ... FRONT COUNTER (Servers Area) bleu cheese dressing 53° ... **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. ... Rear building exterior.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
11/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Service area and kitchen.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - Interior of ice machine with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above potato storage.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat potentially hazardous ingredient. See stop sale. Chili, chicken chili, chimi changa , carrot ginger.
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chili, chicken chili, chimi changa, carrot ginger, fudge.
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
5/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Observed ice scoop stored atop ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Near office. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In slicer room and over cooks line. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. In refrigerator in slicer room. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.At outside bar.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On a shelf over line in cooks area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Onions under oven near slicer room
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Vegetable slicer in slicer room.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands as evidenced by steel sponge in handsink near cooks line.
  • Observed hole in wall in rear service area.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.Observed non handled bowl to scoop used for scooping flour.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. In waitress expiditer area.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Observed broken bottom shelf in walkin freezer.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Purses stored on shelf in prep room.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Observed an employee thawing ground beef in a sink in the rear prepsink area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed rust and soil buildup inside ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin In service area by office.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Observed cooked vegetables stored uncovered in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle with liquid in it in rear service area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Mashed potatoes and corn in Alto Shaam.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Potato skins on cookline at 100 F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Observed salad dressing bottles with no date lable in waitstaff station.
9/25/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • OBSERVED A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INSIDE OF DOOR ICE MACHINE.
  • Critical - OBSERVED A SOUFFLE CUP USED AS A SCOOP FOR CHICKEN SEASONING. REPEAT
  • Critical - OBSERVED AN OPEN PACKAGE OF RICE NOODLES ON SHELF, OPENING IT UP TO CONTAMINATION.
  • OBSERVED DISHWASHER HANDLE SOILED SMALLWARES, THEN HANDLE CLEAN SMALL WARES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS FIRST.
  • OBSERVED DUMPSTER WITHOUT DRAIN PLUG.
  • Critical - OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HANDLE TOUCHING ICE IN MAIN BAR.
  • OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ATOP THE ICE MACHINE NOT IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
  • OBSERVED IN USE UTENSILS IN STANDING WATER WITH TEMPERATURE LESS THAN 135 FAHRENHEIT. REPEAT.
  • OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN UPPER BAR AREA.
  • OBSERVED MOIST WIPING CLOTH NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT THE HAND SINK AT THE SERVED STATION.
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE A REACHIN COOLER IN EXPO AREA.
  • OBSERVED OVERHEAD LIGHT IN THE EXPO AREA NOT PROPERLY COVERED.
  • Critical - OBSERVED QUATERNARY SANITIZER SOLUTION AT IMPROPER STRENGTH ON COOK STATION. CORRECTED ON SITE
  • Critical - OBSERVED SODA GUN HOLSTER TO BE SLIMY IN UPPER BAR AREA.
  • OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IS RUSTY. REPEAT
  • Critical - OBSERVED UNLABLED BOTTLE WITH LIQUID IN IT AT SERVER STATION. REPEAT
  • OBSERVED UNPROTECTED LIGHTS IN PREP ROOM WITH SLICER.
8/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/4/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Interior of the ice machine bin is rusted.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Front service area.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Many employees' training are expired or new hires are not done. This violation must be corrected by : 5/3/12.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Outside of the saute microwave oven.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. potato cutter.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Souffle cup cup used to dispense ceasar dressing on the cook's line . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Souffle cup used to dispense flour on the cook's line . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop at saute station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken breast stored above raw beef in the walkin cooler . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed recycle dumpster containing wet garbage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin for the soda machine in the service area.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle on the cook's line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. 2 at the outside bar.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Service area.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Inside bar.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Outside bar.
3/1/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Rear kitchen .
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Rear hood.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above can rack storage.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Top of the dishmachine
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Top shelf at pizza prep.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Inside the dishmachine
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Expo area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. pizza reachin cooler
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 800+ ppm quaternary Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit. beans Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hot water at handsink in server area.
8/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. ribs at 44 degrees and rice at 45 degrees in walk-in cooler. was aced in freezer to cool down. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. missing/loose floor tiles in fryer/pizza station area.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. outside bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. back dry storage room.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. wrapped tight in deep containers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ribs at 44 degrees and rice at 45 degrees in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw beef patties over cooked chicken in reach-icooler on cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. cooked potatoes on cookline at 92 degrees. was placed in hot hold immediately and time marked with remaining 2 hour time limit. Corrected On Site.
2/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. in pepsi desert cooler in back room by mixer Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach-in cooler in take-out station
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. outside bar Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when putting on/changing gloves. expo station Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach-in cooler in take-out station
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning. utensils/kifes cleaned/wiped on dirt dry wiping cloths on cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and soil deposits. dishwash racks
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters on main cookline Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. wall behind cookline
  • Observed build-up of dust and dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on fan guard in walk-in cooler by dishwash area
  • Missing the soda gun holster for soda nozzles. outside bar.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.handwash sink at bar.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. handwash sink at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. backdoor with gap
  • Observed hole in wall and wall in disrepair. all along expo station
  • Observed wall in disrepair. around beer walk-in cooler door
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease and debris. by/around mopsink
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in main walk-in cooler Repeat Violation.
9/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. in desert cooler next to hobart mixer by dry storage room and in reach-in cooler next to fryers in back kitchen
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. beef over cooked onions in reach-icooler on main cookline
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. potatoes in reach-in freezer
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. used barebhands to scoop ice Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.at bar and server station. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets with mold like build up. all reach-in coolers in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. outside bar
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material and rust on racks in the reach-in cooler. in back kitchen by fryers
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. on hood and filters above fryers and grills/ main cookline
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. reach-in cooler at wait station by restrooms
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. a/c vents in kitchen and several kitchen ceiling tiles
  • Observed fan cover with slimy/mold-like build-up. walk-in cooler
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. outside bar
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. outside bar
  • Ceiling tile missing. above soda syrup shelf by kitchen
  • Observed wall in disrepair.wall damage around beer cooler, tiles missing by/under/around handwash sink in kitchen by icemachine and bottom of kitchen divider wall across dishwash area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. by mopsink, dishwash area
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. cleaner at outside bar
  • Critical. Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only. by walk-icoole breaker box
6/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Wait station
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Repeat Violation.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Brown bowls and side plates wait station
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Water pitchers not protected
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Drain pipe handsink cookline
  • Observed hole in ceiling. Dishwasher area
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris. Dishwasher aa
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Wait station
11/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/21/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/24/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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