Josef's Table, 5030 Champion Blvd, Boca Raton, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Josef's Table
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5030 Champion Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33496
License #: 6010476
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked shrimp **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
10/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. CUP OF WATER
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
5/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.GE SINGLE DOOR REACHIN
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.SANITIZE BUCKET 0ppm
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
9/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Vinegar and water bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Container of rice stored inside the rice cooker. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in chest freezer y not all products commercially packaged. Chicken and beef satay stored inside the same container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken-top side of make table-less than 2hrs. Corrective action taken. Iced down.
  • Intermediate - Establishment advertised grouper on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. No grouper at the establishment at the time of the inspection and no invoices for grouper available. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Provided form and fax #
1/22/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only. BACK DOOR
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. DISHROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. DISHROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed clearance between sprinkler head and top of storage less than 18 inches. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site. DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNIT BY BACK DOOR_ITEMS MOVED BY OPERATOR.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. BOWL _EDGES BROKEN_NEXT TO DEEP FRYER
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. LEAKING FAUCET_3 COMPARTMENT SINK and AT MOP SINK
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. COOK LINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR BIN_SOUP STATION Corrected On Site.
9/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. CUPS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. THE TUBE WAS NOT PLACED CORRECTLY INSIDE THE SANITIZER BUCKET _ Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. A STRIP OF METAL_MISSING_WALK IN COOLER.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. BY THE SAUCES_COOK LINE
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. SERVERS STATION BY GLASS DOORS REACH IN COOLER
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK _LEAKING WATER BY PLUMBING FIXTURE.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. SERVERS STATION Corrected On Site.
6/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. SOAP DISPENSER OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. EMPTY SODA CANS ETC_DISHROOM HAND SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. SHELF NEXT TO COOK LINE HOOD SYSTEM
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. CORNSTARCH_COOK LINE Corrected On Site.
1/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. PAINT_COOK LINE
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. BAGS OF PRE COOKED CHICKEN STORED WITH BAGS OF RAW FISH_REACH IN FREEZER Corrected On Site.
9/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. TO COVER LETTUCE_SERVERS STATION _WHITE REACH IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.BAG WITH FROZEN PORK_INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK -LESS THAN 1hr Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW CHICKEN SKEWERS STORE IN THE SAME CONTAINER AS RAW LOBSTER TAIL_REACH IN FREEZER Corrected On Site.
6/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only. FRONT and BACK DOORS
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair WOOD BY STEAMTABLE SERVERS STATION
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.RAW CHICKEN _TOP SIDE OF COOK LINE COOLER _NOTE; INSPECTION PERFORMED AFTER A BUSY LUNCH RUSH. _LESS THAN 3 HRS. Corrected On Site. ICED DOWN
  • Observed wall in disrepair. DISHROOM
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. DUCK
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
2/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ADD WATER TO CONTAINER WITH PORTION CUPS_USED FOR WHITE RICE. BUCKET NEXT TO RICE COOKER
  • 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. DISHROOM _LOADING SOILED ITEMS IN DISHMACHINE THEN HANDLING THE CLEAN EQUIPMENT
  • Critical. No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. ADVICED OPERATOR TO SANITIZE THE EQUIPMENT IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNTILTHE DISHMACHINE IS SERVICED.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm OPERATOR CALLING ECOLAB _LAST SERVICE PERFORMED ON 08-30-10.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
9/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. FLOUR ETC DRY STORAGE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CURRY SAUCE_COOKLINE ADVICED OPERATOR TO USE TIME/TEMPERATURE _LESS THAN 2 HRS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair WALK IN COOLER CEILING _WATER LEAKING BY THE SEAM. OPERATOR WORKING ON IT DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. CUTTING BOARD USED AS A COUNTER TOP_COOKLINE
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. ABOVE WIC DOOR AREA
6/2/2010Routine - 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.COOKED CARROTS IWATER_WIC
  • Critical. Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. CONTAINER WITH DICED TOMATOES & CUCUMBER _COOKLINE COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. DOUBLE STACKING OF PLATES WITH GARNISHES_COOKLINE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit-74f-WATER _FOR PORTIONED CUPS NEXT TO RICE COOKER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit-76f-WATER FOR WHISK_BY STEAMTABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair OLD CUTTING BOARD_ON TOP OF STEAMTABLE _USED FOR THE PLACEMENT OF RICE COOKER_COOKLINE _VERY STAINED_BLACK MARKS ETC
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
2/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.SPRING ROLLS_COCA COLA COOLER_COOKLINE _ Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.COCA COLA COOLER _COOKLINE _45 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.RAW CHICKEN OVER RTE MIXED VEGGIES & NOODLES _WIFREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.RAW CHICKEN OVER RAW BEEF_WIFREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.COOK_WASHED HIS HANDS WHILE WEARING THE GLOVES Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.83f COOKLINE _RICE COOKER AREA Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.WAITER WASHED RICE PORTION CUP IN HAND SINK_DISHROOM
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands.WEARING GLOVES_COOK_
  • Observed wiping cloth used for food spills also used for other purposes. COOKLINE _WIPE HANDS & CLEAN THE COOKLINE TABLE TOP_CLEAN PLATES_ Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.WALK IN COOLER CEILING
10/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/24/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/23/2008Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended

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