La Gauchita, 3291 West Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA GAUCHITA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3291 West Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
License #: 1616230
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 4/4/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed behind and under equipment.
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in soiled container, operator moved to dish area as a corrective action.
  • 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.
  • Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment. Observed in beverage storage room.
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed at front counter. Operator removed.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed in Hot hold display chicken wings 108°f, meat pie 101°. Operator adjusted temperature and will monitor.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bottled drinks stored in HWS at front counter.operator removed.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Pic unable to answer basic hot hold temperature and proper chlorine ppm level.
4/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed counter top fryer at front counter across from ice machine. **Warning**
1/15/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed glass door Reach-in cooler 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 raw chicken at 48°f. **Warning**
  • Basic - Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present. Observed ice machine at front counter, also oven in storage closet. **Warning**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches in container of fryer oil stored for recycle. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken in glass door RIC at 48°f, operator moved to working unit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Also observed at handwash sink at front counter. **Warning**
  • Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed counter top fryer at front counter across from ice machine. **Warning**
10/22/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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. **Warning**
6/28/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Fryers, toaster oven **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food container stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Container of chicken wings, Ice machine **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Cooked chicken wings **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer. Chicken over empanadas **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. 3 Compartment sink **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. **Warning**
3/21/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/13/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Kitchen
  • Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Portable deep fryer in use
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 10-31-12.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by : 10-31-12.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs over vegetables
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Chicken,sausag, hamburgers
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Portable deep fryer,
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Clear liquid, Front Counter
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Slight yellow liquid, Front Counter
8/31/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • 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
  • Shelves attached to walls in front counter not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelves
1/27/2012Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/27/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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