Duffy's Diner, 925 E Cypress Creek Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: DUFFY'S DINER
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 925 E Cypress Creek Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334-4116
License #: 1611756
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Above door of walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Coffee. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phones. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bread crumbs. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. For onions.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs at 46°. Cut tomatoes @ 43°.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef above strawberries.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food 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. Hotdogs. **Corrected On-Site**
10/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. POTATOES. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. MEATBALL'S @ 128°. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAKEN.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. GREATER THAN 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
08/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. DISH RACKS. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. HAM. PLACED IN REFRIGERATOR. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PORK COOKED 4/15/14 @ 47°. STOP SALE ISSUED.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. RE-HYDRATED WAFFEL BATTER COOLING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE: 52° AFTER 3 1/4 HOURS. 52° 30 MINUTES LATER.. PLACED IN SHALLOW METAL PAN IN A FUNCTIONAL WALK IN COOLER. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAKEN.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. PORK COOKED 4/15/14 TEMPED @ 47°.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. GRILL.
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food 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. HOTDOGS and SAUSAGE.
  • Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. HOW TO CALIBRATE A PROBE THERMOMETER. PROVIDED "HOW TO" INSTRUCTIONS.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. COVERED AND TO DEEP. BACON NOT "CRISP". 66°AFTER 5 1/2 HOURS . 65° 30 MINUTES LATER. PLACED SINGLE LAYER UNCOVERED IN FUNCTIONAL WALK IN COOLER. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAKEN.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. ONE, MARCELLO.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. SLICED DELI MEAT IMPROPERLY DATED. SLICED 4/17/14. DATED 4/18/14. RTE FOODS DATED BY PREP DATE, NOT DISCARD DATE. **Corrected On-Site**
4/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor.DISH RACKS.
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. HAM. 9/24/13
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. HOW TO CALIBRATE PROBE THERMOMETER. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing area.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. MEATBALLS IN WALK IN COOLER. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAKEN.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. PASTA AT 85°. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAKEN.
9/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing wiping cloth container **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. 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 4/21/13
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
2/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/17/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reach in cooler 2 and 3 This violation must be corrected by : 09/14/12.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Walk in cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 09/14/12.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Metal inserts on drying rack.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop stored on towel.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler on prep line and walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham,sausage,plant food,salads,beef,dairy,all at 52 degrees F in reach in cooler 2. See stop sale.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Orange juice 48 degrees F in reach in cooler 1.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage patty, chicken, oatmeal, plant food, sliced cheese at 55 degrees F in reach in cooler 3. See stop sale.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Egg salad, tuna salad,dressind, poultry, beef, gravy at 51 degrees F in walk in cooler. See stop sale.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Egg salad, tuna salad,rice pilaf in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. In reach in cooler at waitress station.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored in soapy water on waitress station.
9/13/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. less than 10 ppm
  • Critical - Observed dented can of slice apple Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. shopping bags in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. plantfoods 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. meats walk in cooler
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour in kitchen
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar in service station
4/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. sausage gravy.
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook cracked eggs, then made sandwiches without changing gloves .
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Cutting board boards
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Under the stove on the cook's line ..
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Soup bases
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage gravy
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit , beef stew Corrected On Site.
12/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only. back door
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers walkin cooler.
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment. can wash area outside clogged wih leaves and debris
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils shelving cookline and dishmachine room. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. fan covers walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. ice catch white piece
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. canopener rusty
  • Critical - Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. 3 comp Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.lime in dishmachine
2/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk 55 degrees all products relocated to walk and reachin cooler needs to be defrosted
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 55 degrees F technician stated cooler needs to defrost. all potetially hazardous foods relocated
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. water bottle in reachin cooler under toasted
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair bottom of reachin freezer in disrepair
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. cookline especially flat top
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. shelving in storage area
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. toaster
  • Observed debris accumulated on walkin cooler around the threshold floor.
9/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits cutting board stained.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface top of dishmachine.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust fan covers.
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
2/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. OBSERVED NO PALE LABELING ON FROZEN PREPARED FOOD.
  • Critical. OBSERVED WAITRESS DRINKING FRON OPEN BEVERAGE.
  • Critical. OBSERVED BOTTLE -GATORADE/WATER IN COOKING AREA MUST HAVE LID AND STRAW.
  • Critical. OBSERVED SANITIZER BOTTLE TOO STRONG. CORRECTED ON SITE
  • OBSERVED SOAP AND BLEACH MIXED FOR SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECTED ON SITE
  • OBSERVED SHELVING COOKS LINE AREA SOILED.
  • OBSERVED TOASTER SOILED WITH DEBRIS BUILDUP.
  • OBSERVED LIDS IN SOILED CONTAINER ON SHELVING.
  • OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELVING DRY STORAGE SHOES ON SHELVING. CORRECTED ON SITE
8/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/18/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/10/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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