Calypso Rest, 458 S Cypress Rd, Pompano Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CALYPSO REST
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 458 S Cypress Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33060
License #: 1618485
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 07/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
07/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. ... Cellphone atop crisco and spices
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
1/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. .... Area infested with flies, lizards, etc.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. ... Conch in reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. ... Sliced tomatoes, sliced onion,
  • 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 cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ... Whole chickens in rear of kitchen, to walk in cooler, we're 75° **Corrective Action Taken**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. ... tags "are" maintained in chronological order but not separated by product.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
7/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
12/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. Non-handled bowl used for scooping rice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottles in the kitchen, Corrected On Site.
7/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Conch salad. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Soups and sauces in the walkin cooler , Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Water in spray bottle by kitchen handsink , Corrected On Site.
1/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by mop bucket. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. cook in kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knife by steamtable.
9/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dry storage room.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelfs in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shrimp /seafoods over tunasalad and cut veggies in reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. lamb chops, sauces in walk-in cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
6/29/2011Routine - 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. various meat/plant food product in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. package of flour and mix in moldy bag. operator discarded at will 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. cup in rice Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Dishwasher observered working with soiled dishes and not washing hands properly before working with clean dishes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. cooler by grill
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. in employee and women restroom
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar area Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. purses stored with food
  • Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • 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 : 3/11/11. This violation must be corrected by : 3/14/11. This violation must be corrected by : 2/11/11.
  • 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. Pro
1/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. seafood over cooked 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. flour and rice containers
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach-in cooler by grill
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. rusted bottom shelfs of: prep table by slicer, bottom of grill and bottom of bain marie
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. frontline reach-in cooler
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. backdoor with gap on bottom
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. dark blue liquid by mopsink and 3 compartment sink Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. by office and bar
7/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. raw chicken over raw seafood items at IMPERIAL freezer, raw shell eggs over raw beef at walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over ice cream at HAIER freezer
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. plantains in prep area under table
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. beef, scallops , rice, sauces, chicken at walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. cook wiped hands on apron, ate food while prepping , licked his fingers ,and failed to wash hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with soiled apron.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving at walkin cooler.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusted bottom shelving at prep table and at steam table
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board at steam table
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. at IMPERIAL freezer
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. invert takeout containers
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dry storage room
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. dry storage room and bar
3/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bisque
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Bisque Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Fans and covers walk in cooler
11/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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