Big City Tavern-Las Olas, 609 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Big City Tavern-Las Olas
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 609 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
License #: 1620474
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 08/26/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. 2 units 6 drawers each in cook line found in 60°f do not use until able to maintain 41°f or below WEISS and KAIRAK **Warning** Posted sign out of order Service company working on unit Per manager no food will be stored inside until unit will be able to maintain 41°f or below Must be fixed by next routine inspection
08/26/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Case of Lobster in walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Found in 115° **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. 2 units 6 drawers each in cook line found in 60°f do not use until able to maintain 41°f or below WEISS and KAIRAK **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.all items found in 60°f :Cut tomatoes 60°,cooked beef 60°,raw chicken 60°,cut lettuce 60°,crab cakes 60°,cut spinach 60°,red beans and rice 60°, in 6 drawers reach in coolers in cook line, items stored less than 4 hours and placed back in walk in cooler to bring temperature control to 41°f or below. Corrective action taken **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Sanitizer bucket on top of cutting board **Warning**
  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quat found in over 400 ppm Manager add more water than rechecked found in 200 ppm **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. In sanitizer bucket found over 400 ppm add more water and rechecked found in 200 ppm **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08/25/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar container using plastic scoop to scoop sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Under equipment in cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. In cook line
  • Basic - Hole in wall. In dish area
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Feta cheese found in 51°f see stop sale in reach in cooler in salad station
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked hard boiled eggs in 51°f in reach in cooler in salad station see stop sale
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Found in 51°f over 24 hours see stop sale
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale. Hard boiled eggs ,feta cheese,cut tomatoes all in 51°f
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quat found over 300 ppm in sanitizer bucket in cook line
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Placed in bottom shelving in cook line
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. In front bar and in server station
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. 4 drawers in cook line under burners
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In cook line **Corrected On-Site**
3/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/29/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In bakery area **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **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. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In pizza and sandwich station.correct on site **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under hand wash sink in cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In kitchen **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw fish over cooked rice.correct on site **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw poultry over ground raw beef.correct on site **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink. In front bar **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
8/28/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Ice cream
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar
4/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Bar
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Ice bin #2, Bar
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Ice bin #3]
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Ice Bin #2
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
11/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. Dish washer
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Cookline, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Prep table,
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. "BLACK MOLDLIKE RESIDUE"
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bread, Walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Wait station
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Ice cream, Reach In freezer, Salad bar
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Cook line
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Salad bar
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
4/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Bar
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Salad station
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Potatoes, Dry storage
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. "Black moldlike residue"
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
11/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employees with no hair restraint.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Bar, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Beef over chicken,Walk in cooler, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs over mayonnaise, Walk in cooler , Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs over cheese, Walk in cooler, Corrected On Site.
3/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employees with no hair restraint. Kitchen
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Bar, Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee rest room
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Bar
11/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. WIC
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Carrots, DRY STORAGE
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Potatoes, DRY STORAGE
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. BAR
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Kitchen
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Bar
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin."BLACK MOLDLIKE RESIDUE"
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Wait station 1
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. #1, BAR
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. #2, BAR
4/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Fries WIC
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Bar
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
10/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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