Elle's, 12312 Miramar Pkwy Bay 182, Miramar, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ELLE'S
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 12312 Miramar Pkwy Bay 182, Miramar, FL 33025
License #: 1622396
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 5/28/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Unused equipment
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Cookline equipment
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's retroom
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 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. Cooked chicken breast. Tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Sandwich area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cooklie
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
5/28/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/15/2013Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cookline fliptop reach in coolers. potentially hazardous food must not be held in this unit until proper temperature can be maintained.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. salads reach in cooler. potentially hazardous food must not be held in this unit until proper temperature can be maintained.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. warewashing area
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • 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. gloves.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. kitchen shelves. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Observed dispensing equipment that allows contamination, no handled cup or bowl inside a food container, flour.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting gloves on. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. chicken at room temperature cooling in the kitchen. Corrected On Site. moved to a cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. coffee stattion. utensils inside hand sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheeses, cold cuts in the salads reach in cooler. Corrected On Site. iced down, moved to the walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. onions, pepers, beef, cheeses in the cookline fliptop reach in coolers. Corrected On Site. iced down.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cold cuts in the walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw burgers over plant foods in a freezer.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. cookline.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. cleanser in back pre table. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. sanitizer. Repeat Violation.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottle with sauces, dressings.
8/24/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Kitchen, Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning.Beer, wine coolers.
  • 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. 6 employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on storage shelves, prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on storage shelves, wi cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Bar, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Racks, reach in coolers.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Cooks line, Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed hanwash sink unclean, mildew build up. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.cooks line.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.sanitizer, Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
5/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.Coffe area.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
10/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Establishment not maintaining shellstock tags for 90 days.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed interior of beer cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture under 3 compartment sink, bar.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, under sink, dispenser.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar and 3 compartment sink area. Extermination in progress, report on files.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
4/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-05-1 Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-23-1 Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.Beef over salad dressings, WI cooler.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-23-1 Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal products, chicken over beef, WI cooler.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor.WI frezer .
  • Violation: 10-07-1 Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed one cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Cook's line.
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, reach in cooler's handle missing, cook's line.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-26-1 Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of beer cooler soiled with residue.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in coolers soiled with food residue.
  • Critical - Violation: 31-08-1 3 Hand sinks missing splash guards in food preparation areas; salad, sandwich, dishwasher and coffee stations.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash w. residue build up, bar.
2/9/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 02-05-1 Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-23-1 Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal products, chicken over beef, WI cooler.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-23-1 Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.Beef over salad dressings, WI cooler.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor.WI frezer .
  • Violation: 10-07-1 Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed one cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Cook's line.
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, reach in cooler's handle missing, cook's line.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-26-1 Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of beer cooler soiled with residue.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in coolers soiled with food residue.
  • Critical. Violation: 31-08-1 3 Hand sinks missing splash guards in food preparation areas; salad, sandwich, dishwasher and coffee stations.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash w. residue build up, bar.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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.
1/21/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.Beef over salad dressings, WI cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal products, chicken over beef, WI cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.WI frezer .
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed one cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Cook's line.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, reach in cooler's handle missing, cook's line.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in coolers soiled with food residue.
  • Critical. Observed interior of beer cooler soiled with residue.
  • Critical. 3 Hand sinks missing splash guards in food preparation areas; salad, sandwich, dishwasher and coffee stations.
  • Critical. Hand wash w. residue build up, bar.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • 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.
11/18/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Use other reach in units available on site that maintain 41 F under.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed unclean ice bin.
  • Critical. Handwash sinks need splash guards, coffee station and dishwasher area.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Bar.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Bar.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.Bar.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
6/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with dusty.
  • Critical. Splash guards needed on the Handwash sinks used by the employees, prep area.
3/30/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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