El Portal Restaurante, 3438 W Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfield Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL PORTAL RESTAURANTE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3438 W Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
License #: 1622879
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 07/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bags with ice on walk in freezer floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and air conditioning vent covers throughout kitchen.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Walk in freezer.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Stored and reheat rice.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Pork and beef
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out container.
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Tilapia
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
07/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Produce **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust in kitchen.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Found in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Shrimp
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Salad and flan.
  • 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.
  • 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 - 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. Mushroom sauce in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup and beans found in walk in cooler.
2/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Employee hat, cellar phone and pocket book on food shelf in kitchen
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Top of the Ice Chest.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. In the Kitchen
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Ladies room.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Through out Kitchen.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and bread crumbs found in kitchen.
  • 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.
  • High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - No air gap present between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink. 3 Compartment Sink.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Service area.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Batteries need replaced in Dispensers.
10/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. **Warning**
  • Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. **Warning**
6/7/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. BUILD UP OF SOILED ICE IN WALK IN FREEZER. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. TALAPIA. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. ON TOP OF WATER HEATER. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in freezer y not all products commercially packaged. POULTRY OVER BEEF. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. PITCHER STORAGE. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. RED LIQUID. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. See stop sale. SUGAR. **Warning**
  • Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. **Warning**
1/11/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. PASTRIES ON FRONT COUNTER.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. AT BAR. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. AT BAR.
  • No copy of latest inspection report. MISSING PAGE #3.
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. UNCLEAN TABLEWARE STORAGE. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. BEANS.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. FLOUR.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. COOKED RICE #1.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. COOKED RICE#2.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. ALL. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. RICE @ 105 degrees.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. SOUP. Repeat Violation. (NOTHING DATED).
7/5/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/13/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. SALSA ON DINING ROOM TABLES.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. NEED CHLORINE.
  • 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.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. ALL.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked. SAUSAGES.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. PORK ABOVE VEGETABLES iIN WALK IN FREEZER.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW EGGS ABOVE SOUPS IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. BEEF ABOVE PORK IN WALK IN COOLER. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of silverware..
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure that employees properly cook food. DOES NOT HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF PROPER HOT HOLDING OR COOKING TEMPERATURES.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. SOUPS IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. MUST ALSO BE LABELED IN ENGLISH.
10/3/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • 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.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
7/6/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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