Dominic's, 1790 N Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: DOMINIC'S
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1790 N Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33426
License #: 6019760
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 6/26/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Container of sauce stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Tall reach in cooler at cook line.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken stock holding at 110° on range with no burner on. PIC heated to 171° **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by pizza dough containers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pastas , sausage, lasagna and TCS foods in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
6/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Behind dish machine.
  • 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. 0 ppm, sanitizer bucket empty. PIC replaced, primed and retested. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Chicken over veal. **Corrected On-Site**
3/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/12/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** No hats at beginning of inspection on 9/18/2013.
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 3 large cambro containers in walk in cooler of house made marinara sauce with cooked vegetables at 73, overnight in walk in .Corrective action taken. SEE STOP SALE **Warning** Two large containers of house made chicken stock in walk in cooler overnight at 50° on 9/18/2013 SEE STOP SALE
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed basil and dry herbs being applied to cooked pizzas. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**. Employee grabbed hand full of lettuce with bare hand and chopped to put on sandwich for immediate service on 9/18/2013.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. 22 quart cambros in walk in cooler. **Warning** Large 22 qt containers filled to 16 quart mark in walk in cooler overnight at 50° on 9/18/2013.
9/18/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 3 large cambro containers in walk in cooler of house made marinara sauce with cooked vegetables at 73°, overnight in walk in .Corrective action taken. SEE STOP SALE **Warning**
  • 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. 0 ppm **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed basil and dry herbs being applied to cooked pizzas. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. PIC marked pizzas. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Ice in sink at waiters station. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. 22 quart cambros in walk in cooler. **Warning**
7/15/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Shelf in HWS cabinet at pizza station.
  • Basic - Pizza peel stored on top of soiled oven between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Base of can-opener and inside gear.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Chicken over beef. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
1/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand sink missing Paper towels in bar area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. at bar,Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. unwrapped straws at bar, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Bleach, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. PIZZA Corrected On Site.
8/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a unlocked box outside . bread delivery . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in refrigeration unit.
2/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS TO BE HAND DIPPED IN SANITIZER UNTIL DISHMACHINE IS OPERATION
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. pizza station
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. top of pizza oven where pizza peel is stored.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Large stockpot 30 + quarts filled to top with marinara sauce[cooked vegies] at 195 degrees. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. dishmachine racks
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. PIZZA Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed clean linens stored in improper location. floor of storeroom , Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. container of sauce, large stockpot, discussed with PIC and moved to freezer , Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. utility fork in sink
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. beef over dessert in reachin , Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. pooled eggs over seafood ,reachin cookline , Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reachin cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. pizza station
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. bleach Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Repeat Violation.
3/28/2011Routine - 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 food being cooled by nonapproved method. cooling in large pots and cambros , operation using chill sticks, discussed other options. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. walkin cooler dripping on food from hole in ceiling .
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. veal and chicken over sauces and soup in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. employee not changing gloves after touching walkin handle. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. pizza peel in rack on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when changing gloves Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reachin cookline , PIC states they are ordered . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. fan and ceiling .
  • Mop/service sink installed but not available at establishment. full of hosea, PIC states not always used.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. at mop sink
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. carving fork in handwashing sink in kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 1000+
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. degreaser Corrected On Site.
9/29/2010Routine - 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. numerous items in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 4 types of pasta cookline , out of temperature , moved to walkin . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. pot of meat sauce, see stop sale notice . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. fish in kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. fish defrosting under sink Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. scoops at ice machine Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when changing gloves
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reachin units on cookline .
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. cookline
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hoods at cookline
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. kitchen
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked with bucket,kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used as dumpsink at wait station .
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. walkin cooler
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
6/22/2010Routine - 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. cheese , pepperoni, misc in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. observed cooked chicken on stove top at 105 degrees Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. observed pot of homemade pasta sauce with pork at 201 degees in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. observed raw chicken over RTE in reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. pan of flour Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items,changing gloves without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used as a dump sink in kitchen.
1/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef in wic at 43. store away from door.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cooked pasta on prep table at 76. for 1hr Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. mussles on floor in wic.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. pizza cheese, bread. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue pizzas station.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. ric tracks
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. stove.
8/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/21/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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