La Cigale A Taste Of The Mediterranean, 253 Se 5 Ave, Delray Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA CIGALE A TASTE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 253 Se 5 Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33483
License #: 6012892
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 6/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture......3 compartment .
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.....kitchen . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit......reach in coolers.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. .......conf. No. 137062747 **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food.....by the water bottle ,liqueur bottle in bar . **Corrected On-Site**
6/25/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.......handwashing sink by ice machine.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair......stored water in handwashing sink by ice Machine .
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler........raw eggs above ready to eat mustered, sauce in true reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink......by ice machine .
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled......bar.
3/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/17/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. ...bar. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives between prep.sink and wall. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.....flip top reach in cooler (top part) by prep.sink and reach in drawer cooler across from stove in kitchen . Must not stored any potentially hazardous food until maintain temperature at 41° or below. **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.....handwashing sink at bar. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees....bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Packaged food labeled improperly or incompletely and does not comply with Federal Standards of Identity. Nuts. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. ....in prep.sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mushroom , cheese sauce, roasted pepper 46°, cheese, Cesar dressing 49° in flip top cooler by prep.sink. Operator discarded food. Sea food crepes, sea food cake 47° in reach in drawer across from stove in kitchen . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Partially cooked sea food crepes filling above butter, vegetable etc. in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found......numerous dry rodent droppings underneath bar counter. Corrective action taken. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by racks in dishwashing area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. ...knife stored in handwashing sink in service area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink......in server station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hummus, cooked meats ,soups, sauce etc. in reach inand walk in cooler. **Warning**
11/8/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. ... Inside exhaust hood.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. ... Cut potatoes/vegetables
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Warewashing/End of Cook Line
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. ... Cocktail bar hand sink covered with cutting board and linen. Used as prep area.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. ...front server station.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. ... front server station
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. ... ... Consumer Advisory is printed on menu but without a symbol preceding it and the same symbol preceding each applicable menu item. ...CONSUMER.ADVISORY.Consumption.of.raw.or.undercooked.beef,eggs,seafood,pork,or.poultry.may.increase.your.risk.of.foodborne.illness,especially.if.you.have.decreased.immunities.and/or.certain.medical.conditions.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
4/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Establishment not maintaining shellstock tags for 90 days. --- shelltags for varied shellfish stuffed in 1 qt tupperware container.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. --- dishmachine
  • Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided. --- Corrected On Site.- Provided Operator Hard Copies of "Oyster Waring Signs".
10/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. --- in kitchen, pots and pans on top shelves.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. --- cook line, near hot water heater.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. --- dishmachine/warewash area handsink completely blocked by dish racks.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units. --- throughout kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. --- osso bucco, cut vegetables.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. --- ABC portable extinguisher on floor beneath cook line handsink.
6/22/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. --- above cook line. Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. --- in dry goods storeroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. --- beverage gun lacated at center of cocktail bar.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. --- in walk-in frreezer.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. --- in cook line storage drawers, raw chicken breasts stored above french-frirs and flatbreads. --- Repeat Violation.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. --- center of cockcocktail bar. --- Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered foods in holding unit/dry storage area. --- in walk-in-freezer.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. --- Consumer Advisory is printed on Dnner menu but not pri ted on Lunch menu. Repeat Violation.
2/22/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces not cleaned after being contaminationed. --- potato slicer mounted at kitchen door - slicer and blade soiled.
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces not cleaned between uses with fruits and vegetables and potentially hazardous foods. --- potato slicer mounted outside kitchen door - slicer and blade soiled.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. --- @ servers station.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. --- @ server station
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. --- in kitchen, ceiling light fixtures directly over cook line/service line AND in the dry food storage room.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. --- in cold prep kitchen area, stainless prep table undershelving is heavily soiled/oxidized (rusted) and not easily cleanable.
  • Observed both soda gun holsters at cocktail bar with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. --- in kiitchen, exterior of dry food bins.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. --- in kitchen cook line drawers, raw chicken breasts directly above french fries and flatbreads.
  • Observed waste line passing through ice storage bin. --- @ cocktail bar.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. --- Printed on dinner menu only. ---Reviewed Consumer Advisory 2009 Food Code requirements with operator.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. --- dry food bins.
11/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. kitchen.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by one live roaches found by dishwasher.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. beef, fish. Corrected On Site.
6/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/5/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. hws in dishmachine area
  • 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. john This violation must be corrected by : 2/9/11.
12/8/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. walkin freezer
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. by dishmachine drainboard
6/21/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. bag of panko in dry storage room
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. cookline/prep area reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. 1 nozzle at bar near handwash sink
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. by dishmachine drainboard
  • 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. Debbie This violation must be corrected by : 6/6/10.
4/5/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
11/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/1/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 12/22/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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