La Aurora Restaurant & Cafeteria, 3023 W Davie Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: LA AURORA RESTAURANT & CAFETERIA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3023 W Davie Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
License #: 1607700
Total inspections: 24
Last inspection: 10/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Hole in wall. Observed behind chest freezer in dry storage area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Observed frozen raw beef, and frozen raw chicken on drain board thawing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on food prep table by steam table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed in container by 3-compartment sink. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Tilapia used for ceviche no parasite destruction available at time of inspection. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed in dry storage area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Observed rW chicken stored over cooked soup in front line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Facility under cooks eggs and also serves ceviche. Operator printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10/13/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in flour bin.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cookline GE refrigerator raw beef 49°f, raw chicken 49°, cooked beef 48°, refrained beans 47°, due to Refrigerator 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. Operator adjusted temperature and will monitor as A Corrective Action.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator 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 on cookline GE refrigerator raw beef 49°f, raw chicken 49°, cooked beef 48°, refrained beans 47°, operator adjusted temperature and will monitor as a corrective action. **Repeat Violation**
6/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on cook line in GE unit pork 45°f, chicken 45°, plant foods 45°.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Observed on cook line in GE RIC raw fish and chicken stored on top shelf over ready to eat foods. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed various in GE RIC unit on cook line.
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator 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 GE unit pork 45°f, chicken 45°, plant foods 45°, foods moved to other working units. **Corrected On-Site**
1/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in flour bin.
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed in kitchen food prep and wash area.
  • Basic - Chest freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, observed in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat rice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Informed the operator to obtain a thermometer.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
8/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using bowels to scoop flour in kitchen
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. In prep area
  • 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. Only using 2 steps wast and rinse no sanitize
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Not using 3rd step in 3 compartment sink ,only using wash and rinse
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw beef over bread and cooked soup in 1 door white reach in cooler in kitchen Raw shell eggs over ready to eat dressings in 2 door glass reach in cooler in front counter
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
4/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/27/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. in kitchen.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. cook making and touching tacos and cooked beef without gloves and serving the customers .
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. above hood system.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. flour container in kitchen.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. in reach in cooler raw chicken on top of raw beef. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in reach in cooler sliced onions.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. throughout reach in cooler cooked rice,cheese,beans.
11/9/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. License expired on 12/01/2012. Restaurant is still open for business in pm and owner unable to pay delinquent license online or over the phone at time of Inspection.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. mens bathroom.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. in reach-in cooler.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease and dust. hood, hoodfilters and fire suppression lines/system.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. over reach-in cooler in hallway.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs over sauces in frontline reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. backdoor with gaps / showing light when door is closed/locked.
  • Critical - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. can of raid roach killer labeled: "household only use" - use not allowed in food service establishments. in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. urinal in mens bathroom flushing handle broken and unable to flush.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked: mashed potatoes, rice, soups, sauces, meat dishes, noodles, potatoes, vegetables, beans, plantfoods in reach-in coolers. Notes: nothing date marked throughout reach-in coolers. Repeat Violation.
5/23/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/1/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 9/12/11.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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 : 9/12/11.
10/18/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 9/12/11.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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 : 9/12/11.
10/3/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • 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 : 9/12/11.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. in kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 9/12/11.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. meats , sauces , soups in reach in cooler
7/12/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chicken , beef, rice in reach in cooler
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. shopping bags in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Violation: 50-06-1 License expired within 30 days after expiration date. This violation must be corrected by : 02/28/11.
3/10/2011Routine - 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. chicken , beef, rice in reach in cooler
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. shopping bags in reach in cooler
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date. This violation must be corrected by : 02/28/11.
12/28/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. meats , sauces , plant foods in ric
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. shopping bags in ric and rif
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
9/1/2010Routine - 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. sauces , meats in ric
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. plates in kitchen
  • Plumbing system in disrepair in males restroom
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions in male restroom
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory in males restroom
6/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. shopping bags
4/6/2010Routine - 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
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. shopping bags
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in restroom
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. in restroom
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. employee purses
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. This violation must be corrected by : 3/27/10.
1/27/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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 food stored over ready-to-eat food. in rif
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. shopping bags in rif
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. restroom
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. in restroom
10/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/13/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/27/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 2/2/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/11/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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