Fusion & Flavors, 3347 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FUSION & FLAVORS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3347 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
License #: 1620362
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 10/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Rice at 115°f on the rice warmer. Reheated to 165°f. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over sauces in a reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
10/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Cookline equipment **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Swai served raw as ceviche **Warning** No proof of parasite destruction provided on 05/05/14
5/5/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Cookline equipment **Warning**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out boxes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Swai served raw as ceviche **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue. Gibson reach in frrezer **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
2/26/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/22/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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. Jose.
12/19/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Between 3 compartment and wall
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee using tongs to handle raw animal food and then ready-to-eat food without first washing, rinsing and sanitizing tongs
  • Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm, not using sanitizer in 3 compartment sink.
  • High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer _ not all products commercially packaged. Raw poultry over fries and fish. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. After touching raw meat, then touching seasonings with same glove.
  • 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. Jose.
10/8/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Grease/Debris accumulated under cooking equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Uncleanable wooden knife block in use to store knives. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in kitchen reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
4/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment heavily soiled with accumulated grease. Hood and hood filters. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
2/21/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual ware-washing. Observed no sanitizing used when washing utensils, dish ware and equipment in 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. **Warning**
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. License expired on 12/01/2012. Please visit our website at www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr to renew as soon as possible or call 1-850-487-1395 to renew over the phone. **Warning**
  • Non-prewrapped utensils not properly presented. Observed pre-setting silverware on tables unprotected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Observed attached equipment heavily soiled with accumulated grease. Hood and hood filters. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed cook-line cutting board stained and grooved. **Warning**
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Observed washing dish ware, utensils and equipment in compartment with soap and the just rinsing under running water and no sanitizing step used. Notes: All 3 compartments must be set up properly to wash. **Warning**
  • Observed grease and food debris accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Observed heavy residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Oven interior and on stove top. **Warning**
  • Observed standing water inside of cook line reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12/15/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise. unused grill on kitchen floor under prep table.
  • Critical - Violation: 45-39-2 Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. K extinguisher on kitchen floor. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
8/23/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at the only kitchen handwash sink. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. at the only kitchen handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 08/22/2012.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. ease drippings on hood/hoodfilters.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. standing water inside of kitchen reach-in cooler.
  • Observed grease and debris accumulated under cooking equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. unused grill on kitchen floor under prep table.
  • Critical - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Observed can of raid roach killer labeled "household use only" in kitchen. This product is not allowed for use in food prep establishments. 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. K extinguisher on kitchen floor. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
6/22/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. at 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning. Observed washing dishes, utensils , equipment and rinsing without sanitizing step used in 3 compartment sink. 3 Compartment sink not set up. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at kitchen handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. kitchen over reach-in cooler.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood / hoodfilters.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when putting on and changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. in 3 compartment warewash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease and debris accumulated under cooking equipment, equipment, coolers, preptables. kitchen.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. 3 compartment sink drain pipe.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. 3 compartment sink faucet.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw shell eggs over rice, vegetables etc in cookline reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken and raw beef over lettuce/vegetables/produce in cookline reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken over seafoods/fish/shrimp in cookline reach-in cooler. 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. Observed ABC extinguisher on kitchen floor and K extinguisher on floor in hallway by kitchen / bathroom doors. For reporting purposes only.
12/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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