Carlos & Pepes 17 St Cantina, 1302 Se 17 St, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CARLOS & PEPES 17 ST CANTINA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1302 Se 17 St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-1708
License #: 1609429
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 11/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Avocado, walk In Cooler
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
11/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Tomatoes
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk In Cooler
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
5/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Kitchen
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Throughout
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
12/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
3/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
10/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/25/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by : 07/15/12.
7/20/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by : 07/15/12.
  • 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 grease on nonfood-contact surface. Sides of cooking equipments
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Chili Broth in walk in cooler at 150* F- Corrective action - In iced bain marie
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Coveyor oven
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed hole in wall. By cook line
  • Observed knife block in use to store knives. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.All food in walk in cooler at 45* F- ( Vent temp at 38* F)-Corrective action- removed hot chili from walk in cooler into bain iced marie-
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Eggs Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Several items in walk in cooler-
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil Corrected On Site.
5/15/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. bowl no handle in ranchero sauce
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. true refrigerator shelves rusted
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. grill area Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. fan guard walk in cooler
11/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. kitchen
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. cook's line kitchen
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. warewashing area
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. handsink on cook's line knife on sink Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flying insects in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair pull up white freezer by dish washing area
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in kitchen cookline area.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.True cooler and cooler at bar Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. white liquid
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Repeat Violation.
2/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.sauce ric
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cut vegetables ric
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.squeeze bottles
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.one small ric
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.cut vegetables ric
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.beef ric
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.chimichurri ric
  • Critical. Observed employees using same utensil to handle raw and cooked product.observed by r. lowe. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.small ric mgr repairing food on ice 41. removing to other rics.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repairhandle ric
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.using vinegar
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.not inverted
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.one broken sink ladies room/3 others available.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.boxes blocking
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.knife on it/line
  • Critical. Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.near floor
9/14/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Corrected On Site.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
4/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.cheese ric
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.sauce ric
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.salsa ric
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.sauce wic
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.soup wic
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.squeeze bottles ric
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.tomatoes/raw chicken ric
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.eggs /sour cream wic
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.jalapinos ric
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.covered with grease
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repairhandle missing from ric
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.2nd true
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.wic
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.knife on it
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical. No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
9/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/31/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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