Christina's Cafe, 2201 E Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHRISTINA'S CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2201 E Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33060
License #: 1618031
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 08/01/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • 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. **Corrected On Site**
08/01/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. ... Cloth atop washed greens in walk.in.cooler. * *Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk.in.cooler, Cooked meats, Cooked rice,
2/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. **Corrected on Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • 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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with liquid in it next to the 3 compartment sink.
1/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - OBSERVED AN EXPIRED HOOD INSPECTION TAG.
  • Critical - OBSERVED AN EXTENSION CORD IN USE IN THE KITCHEN.
  • Critical - OBSERVED THE CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION NOT AT THE PROPER MINIMUM STRENGTH.
7/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. Moussaka in the reachin freezer.
1/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and pork over uncovered tomato sauce and feta cheese in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over produce in a reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Cooked meat and tomato sauce in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
7/7/2011Routine - 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. cooked rice, cooked potato dish/ casserolle, cooked meat stuffed cabbage and pastichio casserolle in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. salt containers Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour containers
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken over cooked meatballs, vegetables, etc in ach0in freezer in back storage area
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in salt container. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. In 3 compartment sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating and drinking while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. frontline / salad station reach-in cooler
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. seafoods, chicken and various other food items stored in shopping / grocery bags unprotected throughout freezer chest, reach-in freezer and walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. rusted interior and lid with lid falling apart on freezer chest in kitchen on cookline Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. on fan guard of tall 2 door reach-in cooler on cookline
  • Observed build-up of food debris and/or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. reach-in cooler gaskets on frontline / salad station
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. handwash sink in kitchen blocked by chair, oil, etc.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. wall opening / vent next to ice machine screen torn
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with thick accumulated grease. hoodfilters Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. several ceiling tiles with water damage stains throughout kitchen and frontline prep area
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorine 200 ppm + in sanitizer buckets
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. red liquid in spraybottle in dishwash area. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. emergency exit blocked by chairs, shelf, boxes in hallway
  • 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. no proof of employee training of cook and kitchen help/dishwasher which was observed handling RTE foods Repeat Violation.
11/8/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. nothing date marked in walk-in cooler. vegetable dishes, chicken, pork, soups, sauces Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. nothing date marked throughout all reach-in coolers. soups, chicken, pork, vegetables/vegetable dishes, sauces Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. salt container
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. fish
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in salt container
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. seafoods and chicken in shopping bags in freezer chest and reach-in coolers
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. freezer chest lid in kitchen
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 4 door cooler in kitchen
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. top of backdoor
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood filters
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. red liquid by dishmachine
  • 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
7/9/2010Routine - 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.cut veggies ric
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cooked potatoes 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.cut lettuce ric
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.pasta ric
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.rice ric
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cooked beans ric
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.lamb shank wic
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.rice wic
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.sauce wic
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.buckets on phf on floor wic
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.olives ric
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.int lid of ice machine has cracks on it
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.int lid has tape on it
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.one sink
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by box
  • Critical. No current hood fire suppression system inspection report available. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.12/07
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.12/07 k class
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.12/07 abc
3/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. Several items reach in freezer
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Linen used in walk in cooler for salads
  • Critical. Sink compartments too small to accommodate utensils or equipment.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Wait station plates etc
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
11/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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