Boston Market, 2309 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Boston Market
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2309 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305-2538
License #: 1616904
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 09/11/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
09/11/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Prep sink
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Next to Soda Rack
6/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
2/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
8/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.On A/C vents front line.
  • 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.Water bottle on front counter, no straw.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Front line cook .
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
1/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • CEILING OUTSIDE WALKIN COOLER AND KITCHEN SOILED WITH BLACK DEBRIS.
  • FLORO BEHIND COOKLINE DEBRIS AND SOILED.
  • GASKET SOILED WALK IN COOLER.
  • KNIVES IN CREVICES NOT SANITIZED DAILY.
  • Critical - LICENSE NOT PROPERLY DISPLAYED.
  • NO HEIMLICH SIGN DISPLAYED. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • Critical - NO HOT WATER IN LADY'S ROOM. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • Critical - SODA MUZZLES SLIMY WITH BLACK DEBRIS ON BOTH SODA DISPENSERS.
  • WALL TILE ON RIGHT OF DOOR FELL OFF IN WALKIN COOLER.
  • WET CONTAINERS ON SHELF.
8/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing. by mop sink.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. rear prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. under hood in rear prep area.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container next to clean equipment/utensils. by drive thru area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on ice dispensing nozzles at soda machine . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers. by ice machine . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used to store tray in rear prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. takeout containers not properly inverted . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chicken at 130 degrees at holding cabinet. Corrected On Site.
2/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese and butter at 60 degrees on rear prep table. Corrected On Site.added ice. MUST DISCARD FOODS WITHIN 4 HOURS OF LEAVING TEMPERATURE CONTROL. As per cook items have been out of temperature for approximately 3 hours which means food must be discarded within 1 hour at approximately 4:10 pm.
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint. manager and on-duty employee serving food.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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. This violation must be corrected by : 10/9/11.
10/14/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. spatula stored in gap between equipment . Corrected On Site.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 10/9/11.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. over warmer in rear prep area.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. near ice machine area.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. clean interior of cabinet under soda machine in dining room area.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. gaskets at flip top cooler in front counter prep area.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of debris on the ice dispensing nozzle at the soda machine in the dining room area.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. water damaged ceiling tile with mold like build up over food prep sink.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. manager and on-duty employee serving food.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used to store wet wiping cloths in front counter and rear prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water. ice scoop.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese and butter at 60 degrees on rear prep table. Corrected On Site.added ice. MUST DISCARD FOODS WITHIN 4 HOURS OF LEAVING TEMPERATURE CONTROL. As per cook items have been out of temperature for approximately 3 hours which means food must be discarded within 1 hour at approximately 4:10 pm.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. ice bucket with dirty pooling water inside of it.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Shelves attached to walls in the drive thru area above the soda machine not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/9/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. takeout containers not inverted. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. brownies at walkin freezer . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. by 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. backdoor not tight fitting or sealing .
3/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic butter at 53 degrees in rear prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ice scoop stored in container with dirty water.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on dicer attached to wall by prep sink
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. in dining and drive thru area.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. takeout containers not inverted in dry storage shelving . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. water damaged ceiling tile by prep sink.
8/31/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. flip top cooler in front counter area.
  • Violation: 36-08-1 Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. cove base tile in walkin cooler missing by door area
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. kirk rushton expired 10/09. This violation must be corrected by : 2/9/10.
2/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. soup at 121 degrees , mac and cheese at 124 degrees , yams at 124 degrees at hot holding display case in front counter area. Corrected On Site. turned heat up.
  • Critical. Observed plastic takeout containers stored in ice used for drinks at ice machine .
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. no handwashing when changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap, no hot water. only sanitizer and paper towels used to replace handwashing in the front counter area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. flip top cooler in front counter area.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. invert takeout containers at dry storage shelving
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. front counter prep area. handwash sink was removed and plumbing capped. This violation must be corrected by : 2/9/10.
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in bathroom. men's restroom
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. cove base tile in walkin cooler missing by door area
  • Ceiling tile missing. by mop sink
  • Ceiling tile in disrepair by mop sink area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in mop sink area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. by test strips storage box
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. observed water leak in ceiling by mop sink
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. by ice machine area
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. fire extinguisher on the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. no plans submitted for a remodel to remove a handwash sink in the front counter food prep area. This violation must be corrected by : 2/9/10.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. kirk rushton expired 10/09. This violation must be corrected by : 2/9/10.
12/9/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic butter at 51 degrees in rear prep area. Corrected On Site. add more ice. less volume.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. turkey at 120 degrees in steamer. Corrected On Site. steamer turned on after being turned off for cleaning.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. ice scoop stored in dirty bucket
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving at walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. dicer attached to wall at prep sink
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces soiled. ice scoop bucket.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. invert takeout containers in drive thru and register area. Corrected On Site.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
7/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/11/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/10/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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