Fresh Harvest, 5550 Nw 40 St, Coconut Creek, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FRESH HARVEST
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5550 Nw 40 St, Coconut Creek, FL 33073
License #: 1621573
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 4/14/2014

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Inspection findings

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Type

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  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Inserts
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - Dented cans present. 2 dented cans of chopped clams.See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Pork over cook ribs.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • 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. Ribs
4/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Open milk. **Corrected On-Site**
11/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. BREAD. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. DISH RACKS BY ICE MACHINE.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. SEAFOOD.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. FISH.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. WHITEFISH SALAD @ 51?.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. COOKED PIZZAS @ 101?; COOKED SAUSAGE @ 122?.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. RAW CHICKEN ABOVE RAW FISH DURING THAWING PROCESS.
  • Intermediate - Employee trained using a state approved in-house training program not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. PROPER SEPARATION OF RAW ANIMAL PRODUCTS.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED BY DELI MEAT CART AND FLOOR BLENDER. #2 BLOCKED BY SPEED RACK.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. SHORT RIBS. **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.
5/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Prep area. By the high temp dish machine, center island
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Center island.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. 3 compartment sink area.Center island.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee drinking coff from an unloved cup in the prep area **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 before putting on gloves **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Dessert walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Observed an employee handling raw prepped vegetables. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Water on the inside bottom of the center island reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut melon at 63? at buffet line. Time in lieu of temp is not utililized. Melon was placed under refrigeration. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
12/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
6/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CHICKEN. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAKEN.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ICE SCOOP PADDLES.
  • Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. CARROTTS. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine. MISSING LABELS FOR GUAGES.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BEEF #3.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BEEF#1. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAKEN FOR ALL (3A) VIOLATIONS.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BEEF#2.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. DELI MEAT.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. TURKEY.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. CHICKEN ABOVE BEEF IN WALK IN COOLER#3. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. BEEF#1. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. BEEF#2. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. BEEF#3.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. BEEF#4. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. SEAFOOD SALAD MARKED WITH INCORRECT DATE
12/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. LINGUINI. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAKEN.
  • Critical - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. SALMON. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED BY FOOD PREP. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded. SALMON. NO INVOICES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. 12" DEEP PLASTIC CONTAINER COVERED. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAKEN.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BAGELS IN WALK IN FREEZER. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
6/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 03D-01-1 Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. DEEP METAL PAN COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. CHICKEN WINGS. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 03D-05-1 Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 51 degrees AFTER 24 HOURS: PRIME RIB. STOP SALE ISSUED. CHICKEN WINGS AT CALL BACK.
  • 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. ALL EXPIRED.
1/24/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). PRIME RIB. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded. SALMON Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. PRIME RIB.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. CHICKEN BREASTS.
  • Critical. Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. SALMON. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. BURBON CHICKEN. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. HAMBURGER. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. DEEP METAL PAN COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. CHICKEN WINGS. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. COOKED PRIME RIB WRAPED IN PLASTIC. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 51 degrees AFTER 24 HOURS: PRIME RIB. STOP SALE ISSUED.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. PRODUCE IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Repeat Violation.
  • 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. ALL EXPIRED.
9/21/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded.
  • Critical. Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. ALL. NO INVOICES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. PORK LOIN. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. CHICKEN AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. CHICKEN IN DEEP PANS COVERED IN PLASTIC. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. TURKEY.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW CHICKEN ABOVE RAW FISH BEHIND COUNTER Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ICE SCOOP. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. #1. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. #2. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. #3. 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. ABC IN KITCHEN.
4/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/21/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). SCRAMBLED EGGS & LINGUINI. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SCRAMBLED EGGS IN WIC. STOP SALE ISSUED.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. DELI MEATS IN WIC. less than 4 HRS., MOVED TO A FUNCTIONAL WALK IN COOLER. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. COOKED PIZZAS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. PORK ON BUFFET LINE. TURNED UP TEMPERATURE. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. greater than 2 inches DEEP COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP IN WALK IN COOLER. SCRAMBLED EGGS. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. 110 AFTER 3 1/2 HRS. STOP SALE ISSUED. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. WALK IN COOLER # 1. UNTIL THIS UNIT IS REPAIRED TO CODE, IT SSHALL NOT BE USED TO STORE PHFS.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. OMLETTE STATION. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. DESERTS IN WALK IN COOLER. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ICE SCOOPS ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. SMOKER FOR OUTSIDE GRILLING.
  • No plan review submitted for smoker and cooking outside of licensed establishment.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 12/15/09.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 12/15/09.
10/15/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/4/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/1/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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