Fra Diavolo Restaurant, 5444 N University Dr, Lauderhill, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Fra Diavolo Restaurant
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5444 N University Dr, Lauderhill, FL 33351-5005
License #: 1611984
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Observed pre-made salads are stacked with no protective barrier between the bottom of the plates and the salad.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. 3 kinds of fish in a prep sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food being thawed in a kitchen hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
09/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Observed knives at the bread station between a cooler and table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no one working in the kitchen with hair restraints. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Rear of the kitchen hand wash sink.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a kitchen hand sink being used as a prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
3/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/25/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Menu advertises "Sole Macadamian" , asked the Chef what the establishment uses for "Sole" and he indicated Swai or striped pangasius. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Various foods in reach-in coolers, no walk-in cooler on site.
9/27/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Storage of tools on shelf above or with clean equipment and utensils.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination.wood glue **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.soupes and sauces
4/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Drain cover(s) missing.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw veal over cooked food in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken over seafood in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Paint stored with food
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
10/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/21/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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. Expired This violation must be corrected by : 06/17/12.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 06/17/12.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Sauce Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freeze soiled with accumulation of food residue. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Reach in freezer
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Pasta
4/17/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning. Dry storage
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.Back
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Back
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Dry storage
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.Corrective action - Back in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in dry storage
11/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. onions, oil Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. ice bin waitstation
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. chicken over seafood reach in freezeer
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. beverage air cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over vegetables
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. rice dry storage Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. pink liquid
5/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature shrimp. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods chicken over beef.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food eggs over vegetables.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor drinks, oil vinegar and canned tomatoes.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair reach -in cooler rusty,beverage air.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface reach-in by cookline.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored clean utensils in a dirty container.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored not inverted. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored on top of ice machine.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
12/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above - 126 F BEAN SOUP - hotholding. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods - raw salmon next to bread in reachin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods - raw sausage next to cooked egg plant in reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food - raw salmon over cooked crabmeat in reachin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor - onions on floor in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair - rusty shelves in reachin cooler and inside of flip top cooler shelves rusty - kitchen.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable - in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment rusty - rusty shelves in kitchen.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using high temp machine - thermal strips.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets - frontline.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed knife stored between table and reachin cooler in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing - employee washed knife in hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • mold underneath light in ceiling in kitchen.
  • Lights shield damaged in kitchen.
6/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food eggs in reachin .
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. No test kit/strips provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of residue on top metal lip and side in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue waitstation bottom of cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface inside dishmachine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface shelving in kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface sheet pan rack.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty containers next to slicer
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty container silverware in waitstation
12/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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