Hometown Buffet #294, 2310 S University Dr, Davie, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HOMETOWN BUFFET #294
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2310 S University Dr, Davie, FL 33324
License #: 1619020
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 08/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler, salad and beef.
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination,ice cream cone on buffet. When customer reaches for 1 there is a potential risk of cross contamination to others.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade/ holder.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits,walkin cooler racks.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times,blocked by container,in. Ware washing area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, storing container,In ware washing area.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, beef .
08/04/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler, prepared lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination, ice cream cones are not wrapped , therefore customers come in contact with other cones.
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, blocked by cart with slicer, by walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
4/1/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler, cooked potatoes and orange juice.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area.
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink, employee restroom.
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked, by Cart.For reporting purposes only.
12/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal inserts
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Ice machine
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In stir fry area
  • High Priority - Dented 3 apple juice, pizza sauce cans present. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. the proper vertical separation of cook and raw animal product.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In stir fry area
5/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler. hot foods cooler
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. container inside sink
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/1/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details. This violation must be corrected by : 4/15/12.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. walk in cooler fan guards
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. walk in cooler shelves
  • Critical - Observed sewage backing up through floor drains of establishment. floor drain by meat cooler This violation must be corrected by : 4/15/12.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. salads walk in cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. mold like substance back wall 3 compartment sink
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/13/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop on top of ice machine Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walk in cooler/hot food Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
8/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.Stored with dirty utensils Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Steamer at back Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Reach in freezer
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Walk in freezer Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. Tiles in disrepair by dishroom. Work order in process-
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
4/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board.
  • Critical. Lack of signage properly designating bathrooms. Employee
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees by meat cooler
12/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.rear door.
4/6/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.spray bolttle at bakery area.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.potato salad.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.cut lemons at bar area.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.grill
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.utensils in opposite directions.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.containers in handsink [dishmachine area]
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.dishmachine area.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.handsink in meatroom
  • Observed inside/outside of grease container not clean.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.rear door.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.clothes by dry storage area
  • Critical. Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details.
1/20/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.in handsink .
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.opposite directions.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.cart blocking kitchen ha.
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination.brooms by clean containers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
10/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/28/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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