Bso Cafe, 2601 W Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BSO CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2601 W Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
License #: 1617631
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 09/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed 3-door true unit, homemade pico 44°f, cheese 48°. Operator moved to working unit. Due to Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at 0 ppm, operator added chlorine to 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Flip top unit ham 46°f, turkey 48°, chicken salad 45°, cheese 47°. Due to Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Operator moved to working unit as a corrective action.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over cooked muffins. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Observed Flip top unit ham 46°f, turkey 48°, chicken salad 45°, cheese 47°.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not 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. Observed 3-door true unit, homemade pico 44°f, cheese 48°.
  • No current insurance inspector's boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
09/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. Observed across from stove top.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad bar cut tomato 50°f, coleslaw 51°, pasta salad 49°, cut watermelon 50° due to insufficient amount of ice in salad bar to maintain foods at 41°f or colder. Operator filled with ice and will monitor as A Corrective Action.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of rust like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Observed on flap on interior of machine.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at HWS next to beverage room and employee unisex bathroom.
  • No current insurance inspector's boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
6/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bread crumb container on shelf near cook line.
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in soiled container on dish storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed near cook line on shelf.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese on counter next to flip top unit at a temperature of 60°f, operator opted for time as a public health control, e-mailed documents and advised. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Observed glass cleaner stored next to bananas on shelf at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
1/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up.
10/28/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed sheet pans wet nesting on dish storage rack.
  • Basic - Floor has accumulation soil residue. Observed in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Observed throughout.
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine under 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Observed on cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat jelly. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
8/26/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/8/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In dry storage to scoop rice **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to soda refill fountain mix **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. In kitchen area **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. In kitchen leading to the office **Warning**
  • 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 - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. 4 drawers under slicer in front line **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Rice beg **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.in 3 doors reach in cooler in front line In 2 door flip top cooler in front line **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In 3 doors reach in cooler in front line cheese at 45?,moved to different unit to bring temperature control to 41? or below **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.in 3 doors reach in cooler in front line at 44? ,moved to different unit to bring temperature control to 41? or below.correct on site **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw shell eggs over raw pork **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In 3 doors reach in cooler in front line raw chicken at 44?f, raw hamburger at 48?f,items moved to different unit to bring temperature control to 41?f or below.correct on site **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. 3 doors reach in cooler in front line at 44?f-48?f. Don't use until maintaining 41? or below **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **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. In walk in cooler sliced turkey and sliced Swiss cheese **Warning**
1/8/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. next to laundry machine . Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. in prep area,next to ice machine .containers not properly air dried. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. on prep table next to butter. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. in front line 1 door reach in cooler .
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair,walk in cooler shelves rusted.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. on prep table.
9/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.10ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in kitchen
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, potatoes in walk in cooler
  • 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. rice in stockroom
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair; reach in cooler in service area door.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. shopping bags in walk in cooler
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.employee half full drinks in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham, poultry in reach in cooler 46 degrees F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk 46 degrees F in reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. found in walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed rusted can of chiquita banana puree also an unlabel can in stockroom
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. straws in service area
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. cups in stockroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. WD-40
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chicken in walk in cooler
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. inserts and rusty metal shallow pan
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. mash potatoes , water melon in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. soups in wa in freezer
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bread crumb , seasoning, sugar
3/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. AC exhaust vents in stockroom
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beans in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in walk in cooler stored with cracks or broken shells.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
9/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. insects in storage area
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. shells eggs to toast . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. plantfoods , sauces , gravy in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
5/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar in kitchen
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour in storage
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. sugar, raisin in service area
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. croutons in kitchen
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. in service area
12/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. boild eggs Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. bread in service area Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. plates in service area Corrected On Site.
8/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. in kitchen next to food preparation table
2/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. sauces in wic
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. ric next to steam table in service area
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife in service area
9/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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