Knife, 12603 W Sunrise Blvd, Sunrise, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Knife
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 12603 W Sunrise Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33323
License #: 1619855
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 08/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed an employee scoop ice with a plastic bowls.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Hood #2
  • Basic - Hole in wall. To the left of the ice machine near the dish washing area.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Hood #1
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a scoop and serving spoon in standing water with a temperature of 98°
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Drain pipe leaks under the hand sink near the dish washing area.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Croutons on the cold buffet are not under a sneeze guard. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water at the hand sink by the grills. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. The ice machine near the dish washing area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. In the botoom front of the Cado convection oven.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Observed a metal plate in the hand sink by the grills. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. No written procedures for the cold salad bar.
08/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
08/08/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Both at the bar. **Warning** At callback inspection, observed that only one of two soda gun holsters has a waste line.
  • Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed many containers of various foods in the walkin cooler packaged by Perico Food, 8944 NW 24 Terrace, Doral, Fl 33172, lacking proper labeling, there is no manufacturer info or address of the manufacturer on any of the labels. **Warning** observed the same at the callback inspection.
4/8/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Next to the front grills. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Not all plates are inverted at the buffet. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Dish machine room. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above the grills. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.Fogel desert cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Both at the bar. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working container of food not labeled in English. Flour in dry stores. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in dry stores. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Cook **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed flying insect spray in the establishment. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All food on the salad bar buffet, time as a public health control is not being used. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Food on a grill for customers to choose to eat, establishment does not use time as a public health control. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken over raw bacon **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed many containers of various foods in the walkin cooler packaged by Perico Food, 8944 NW 24 Terrace, Doral, Fl 33172, lacking proper labeling, there is no manufacturer info or address of the manufacturer on any of the labels. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun holster slimy/soiled. **Warning**
2/4/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Stainless steel bowl used for rice in dry stores. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooks line.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Grill area.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster has no lids
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Boiled eggs , prepped vegetables.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. All the food on the grills is exposed to customer contamination due to no sneeze guard protection.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Almost all foods on the cold buffet. Time as a temperature control is not used.
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken salad in the walk-in cooler
  • 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. Walter Lospennato **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
7/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.sausage in walk in cooler
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.several food in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer y not all products commercially packaged. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.Raw beef over salmon **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • 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 - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling.rice **Corrected On-Site**
1/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Ice machine cover
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Walk in cooler shelves
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Cups in dry storage-
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects- Dezd palmetto bug Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. In parking lot-
9/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/28/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. In ice cream
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 08/18/12.
  • 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.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Cutting board
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. aw pork over cooked sausage in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ady to eat in reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Plumbing improperly installed. Faucet for three compartments not reaching all three compartments
6/18/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef at 50* F in kitchen- Corrective action- back in walkmin cooler until ready to prepare
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheese,ham ,salami and proscuto in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage over cooked tripes in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw beef over raw fish in reach in cooler
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Walk in cooler shelves Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cooked tripes and cooked meat
3/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/6/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 02-27-1 Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. For Ceviche This violation must be corrected by : 11/30/11.
1/20/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. For Ceviche This violation must be corrected by : 11/30/11.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. By hand washing sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed flammables and debris stored in boiler room/ Water heater room. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on dry storage floor.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Pork Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Dish racks
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Walk in cooler shelves
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. By prep area
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Plant food, sauces and cut fruits in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Raw chicken iwalk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Pink liquide- Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. Dry storage room
  • Plumbing system improperly repaired. Faucet not reaching all compartments/ x2- Shall use diswasher until proper faucet is install/ or food approved hoses-
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil Corrected On Site.
9/30/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures reach in cooler cookline by ice cream.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable several in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, mussels buffet line. Corrected On Site. Management removed.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, whipped cream and mousse. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food beef over eggplant. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
2/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • observed buildup of slime in interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • observed soil buildup inside ice bin. observed behind bar. Repeat Violation
  • Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. observed raw pork over vegges in walkin cooler. Repeat Violation
10/26/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. observed in walkin cooler
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. observed raw pork over vegges in walkin cooler Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine door off its hing in ice
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. observed behind bar Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. observed on hood filters
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. observed behind bar
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. observed behind bar
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. observed behind bar
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. observed one dead roach squshed in reachin cooler gasket. This violation must be corrected by : 10-26-10.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found observed between 8 and 10 live roaches in reachin cooler on cookline This violation must be corrected by : 10-26-10.
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
10/25/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. --- in walk-in cooler, raw meats above fresh corn.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. --- small plastic bucket without handle in ice inside the ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. --- dishmachine operator handling soiled then chean dishwares withoutwashing hands.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. --- on air intake baffles of ice machine.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. --- under beverage carbonator and bag in a box syrups.
  • Critical. No WATER Portable Extinguisher or 10-gallon container of water provided for the protection of solid fuel cooking equipment with a fire box of five cubic feet or less. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
5/10/2010Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Dry ingredients bins.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Back handwash sink.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Light not functioning. Under hood.
12/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/7/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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