Guatemala Restaurant, 3673 W Davie Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: GUATEMALA RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3673 W Davie Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
License #: 1618336
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 07/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in MASA bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses,observed on cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in whirlpool. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
07/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Observed: Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Snapple RIC raw beef 49°f, raw chicken 49°, tamale 49°, raw pork 49°. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Observed: Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Observed in Snapple RIC raw beef 49°f, raw chicken 49°, tamale 49°, raw pork 49°. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Observed: 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.
  • High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Snapple RIC raw beef 49°f, raw chicken 49°, tamale 49°, raw pork 49°.
2/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in employee unisex bathroom.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed snapple brand reach in cooler not maintaining OHF/TCS foods at a temperature of 41°f or less. Observed Beef 50°f, and chicken 50° f. Left overnight.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Snapple brand reach in cooler, beef 50°f, and chicken 50°f. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed on cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Snapple brand reach in cooler, beef 50°f, and chicken 50°f far pared from previous day. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in unisex employee bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
8/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.behind burners and fryers heavily dirty
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In flour container using plates to scoop flour. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. In kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.cooked beans in kitchen on top of burners at 108?, cook advised gonna reheat beans to 165? and than pot it on steam table to maintain 135?
  • High Priority - Soup/chowder/chili hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Soup on stove top at 110?,immediately reheated to 165?
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
3/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/28/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. no hand wash sink at establishment ,using hand wash sink at bathroom. This violation must be corrected by : 11/28/2012.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. in beans container.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. in bathroom.
  • 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. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 11/28/2012.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. cook touching torties.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on stove burners.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. in 3 compartment sink .
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.beef in kitchen.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. to go containers under prep table.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. display case in kitchen.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. under 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. in kitchen rice,beans,flour containers. Repeat Violation.
9/28/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. handwash sink nextto 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. handwash sink nextto 3 compartment sink
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in kitchen
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. handwash sink nextto 3 compartment sink
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.stoves
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. storing utensil
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. shopping bags in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef 44 degrees F in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. shells eggs in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs that are not clean.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. plantfoods in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle, degreeser found at 3 compartment sink
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust throughout kitchen
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. plantfoods , meats ,soups in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour in kitchen
11/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
7/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in kitchen
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in kitchen nextto 3 compartment sink
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in kitchen
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. in restroom
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. sauces in reach in cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust throughout kitchen
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. plantfoods in reach in cooler
6/6/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. in restroom
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs that are not clean. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. glass cleaner, bleach in kitchen
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. meats , sauces in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
2/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. sauces , meats , plantfoods in reach-in-cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. sauces , plantfoods in reach -in-cooler
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
11/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. meats in rif
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. meats in rif
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. rice, plantfoods in ric # 2
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. in kitchen next to 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. throughout
7/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. meats , sauces , soup, plant foods in ric
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. sauces , soup, plant foods in ric
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. shopping bags in rif
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust throughout kitchen
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. cleaning chemical stored on micowave with sugar. Corrected On Site.
5/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. shells eggs in ric
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in ric
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. shopping bags in ric
  • Critical. Violation: 17-11-1 No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-26-1 Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Violation: 24-05-1 Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
12/8/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. in ric
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. shells eggs in ric
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in ric
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. shopping bags in ric
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 wet droppings in kitchen next to coffee maker.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found; 6 live roaches in kitchen next to microwave .
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found; 8 live roaches in kitchen next to reach in cooler
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found; 4 live roaches in kitchen next to 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found; 3 live roaches in kitchen next to handwash sink
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. in kitchen
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
12/7/2009Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. in ric
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in ric
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • 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. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in kitchen next to 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. in kitchen next to 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.
8/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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