Carlucci's Italian Restaurant, 6351 N Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CARLUCCI'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6351 N Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
License #: 1618307
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 09/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. TOP OF ICE MACHINE. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BUTTER @ 50°; EGG PLANT @ 52°; SAUSAGE @ 58°. SAUSAGE AT PIZZA STATION @ 50°. **Warning**. AT CALL BACK:: EGG PLANT @ 51°; SAUSAGE @ 55°; CHICKEN @ 54°
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
  • 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. HAM, TURKEY, NOTHING DATED. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. REAR KITCHEN. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. REAR KITCHEN. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. LASAGNA. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. NORTH and SOUTH COOK LINE. **Warning**. AT CALL BACK: SEE (3A-02-4); NEITHER UNIT IS MAINTAINING TCS FOODS AT 41° OR BELOW.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. LINGUINI. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
09/30/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. TOP OF ICE MACHINE. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BUTTER @ 50°; EGG PLANT @ 52°; SAUSAGE @ 58°. SAUSAGE AT PIZZA STATION @ 50°. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. AIR WICK STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
  • 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. HAM, TURKEY, NOTHING DATED. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. REAR KITCHEN. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. REAR KITCHEN. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. LASAGNA. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. PIZZA STATION. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. NORTH and SOUTH COOK LINE. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. LINGUINI. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
09/24/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. DISH RACKS.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. NO READING ON TEST STRIPS.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. RAW CHICKEN @ 50°; COOKED CHICKEN @ 490; BUTTER @ 50°; VEAL @ 49°. NO PREP WORK PERFORMED ON FOODS WITHIN THE LAST 6 HOURS. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. COOK LINE REACH IN COOLER. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
4/25/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soap/paper towels/hand antiseptic provided at a non-handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. DRAWER. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 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. SMOKED HAM. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. SAUSAGE, SHREDDED CHEESE. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
8/15/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. COOK LINE COOLER INCAPABLE OF MAINTAINING PH/TCS FOODS @ 41° OR BELOW; DO NOT USE THIS UNIT TO STORE SUCH FOODS TIL REPAIRED TO CODE. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soap/paper towels/hand antiseptic provided at a non-handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. DRAWER. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKED SAUSAGE VARIOUS DELI MEATS: 49° TO 52°. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SAUSAGE @ 48°, RAW CHICKEN @ 50° **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. SAUSAGE AND VARIOUS DELI MEATS: SMOKED HAM, TURKEY BREAST ETC. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager fails to exhibit active managerial control. MAINTAINING PH/TCS FOODS OUT OF THE "DANGER ZONE." **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. WALK IN COOLER INCAPABLE OF MAINTAINING PH/TCS FOODS AT 41° OR BELOW **Warning**
  • 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. SMOKED HAM. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. SAUSAGE, SHREDDED CHEESE. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
8/8/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Male
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Pizza container in passage way leading to rest rooms
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
3/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. metal pans
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. in kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. pizza container in passage way
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. plantfood in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. pasta, sauce in walk in cooler
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. pasta, sauce, plantfood in walk in cooler
10/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. container in ice machine Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in kitchen areas
  • Critical - Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. seafood in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. seafood in walk in cooler
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. pizza boxes in passage way leading to restrooms Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. sauce in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. sauce , pasta in walk in cooler
6/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. males restroom
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. sauce in walk in cooker Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. pots and inserts
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. drinking water in icemachinr Corrected On Site.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 47 degrees F in reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sauce 62 degrees F in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. flour in kitchen
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). sauce 62 degrees F Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
2/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. dishes on dish rack by 3 compartment sink
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop on top of unclean ice machine Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. missing light shield walk in cooler
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. walk in cooler shelves
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed reach in cooler floor covered with standing water.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. dish racks
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. flour bag
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walk in freezer
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. by dish storage area
10/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only. front door
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.1/10
  • Non-prewrapped utensils not properly presented.
  • Observed DEBRIS accumulated under WAITSTATION equipment.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface sheet pan racks in walkin cooler and kitchen .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving under prep table
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty containers on shelving under prep area next to dishmachine
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. several employees drinking coffee in kitchen from coffee cups Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted residue soil deposits. ice scoop Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. waitstation
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only., all
3/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 45-36-2 Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. 1/10
  • Critical - Violation: 46-09-2 Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only. front door
3/3/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. lettuce Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. soda waitstation Corrected On Site.
  • Obseved hood filters in disrepair. some filters bent
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.0ppm
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine ice catch piece and lid.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface dishmachine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface under lid baine marie on cookline .
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees dishmachine room.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under shelving 3 comp sink.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. walkin cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area and prepping area.
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. 1/10
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only. front door
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
12/16/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.water in ice machine
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food eggs over veggies. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable all.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits utensils at pizza prep. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue salad cooler under jars.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface sheet pan rack.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface exterior of mixer.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface exterior cooler door glass.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface sheet pan rack in cooler.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust fan covers in cooler.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only front door.
10/13/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Obseved hood filters in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine top lip.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces stained w soil deposits.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface shelving.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing dumping.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor walkin
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
8/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/6/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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