Cafe Sapori, 205 Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CAFE SAPORI
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 205 Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
License #: 6019128
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 11/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
11/12/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. SOFT CHEESE, COOKED PASTAS, TCS SAUCES
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.BAR
  • 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.
09/03/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Steam valve on coffee machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
2/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Hot line.
10/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 45F meatballs, 45F meat sauce.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
1/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. dishwasher
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. containers of cheese on top of cooked rice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. steam valve on coffe machine
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp, fish, rice, sauce. Corrected On Site by adding ice.
9/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees. toasting of bread.
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits. steam valve in coffee machine.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimo, fish, calamari
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
3/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. HWS BY REAR DOOR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. COFFEE Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. ASPARAGUS and LEUTTICE WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW FISH OVER PRODUCE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. WATER TURNED OFF TO BAR AREA, WALL REPAIRS IN PROGRESS
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCE
7/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. DESSERT COOLER
  • Critical. Observed food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. STACKED CONTAINERS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN PARMESEAN CHEESE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm, SANITIZER CONTAINER EMPTY, USE 3 COMPARTMENT FOR SANITIZING UNTIL REPAIRED
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. REACHIN FREEZERS
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. EMPLOYEE RESTROOM Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BAR
1/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCE
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. FISH Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW CHICKEN OVER BEEF WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. ICE COOLER
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. QUAT
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. HERBS IN HWS
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. RESTROOMS
  • Observed open dumpster lid. LID BROKEN OFF
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. QUAT 400+
8/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. CHEF EXPLAINED COOLING PROCEDURE: LEAVING CONTAINER AT AMBIANT TEMPERATURE FOR PERIOD OF TIME THAN DEEP CONTAINER PLACED IN WALKIN
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.MANY
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. ALSO IN DISREPAIR
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. USING SPRAY BOTTLE WITH CLOTH RAGS.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Light not functioning. UNDER HOOD
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. CLORINE IN SPRAY BOTTLE greater than 200 PPM
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
2/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Shellstock tags not maintained in chronological order correlated to the date or dates during which the shellstock were sold or served.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.RIBS 50 DEGREES F CHEF DISPOSED OF ITEM Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. RIBS 50 DEGREES F. UNIT ACROSS FROM CHAR GRILL CANNOT BE USED UNTIL CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. BAKERY REACHIN
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. HANDLING BREAD REVIEWED WITH CHEF Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. MANY
  • Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 PPM
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. KNIFE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. BAR
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BAR
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. PREP TABLE
  • Critical. No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only. INSTANT HEAT UNIT SHOWS 300 GALLON
7/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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