Lou's Subs & Deli, 1721 N Dixie Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: LOU'S SUBS & DELI
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1721 N Dixie Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL 33060-5248
License #: 1617015
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 11/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Front Deli-Display Cooler not maintaining foods at 41° or below. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. REACH.IN.COOLER...(FRONT DELI DISPLAY COOLER): Hot Ham Capocollo 48° Cheddar Cheese 47° Breast of Turkey 47° Salami 47° Roast Beef 47° Deli-Ham 47° (Ambient Temperature 51° w/Equipment Thermometer AND Inspectors Thermometer). **Repeat Violation**
11/06/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
08/25/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Observed: Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Observed: Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • High Priority - Observed: High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation**
08/12/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. ... Tall 2 Glass Door REACH.IN.COOLER not working. ... Front Deli Display Cooler is not maintaining foods at appropriate cold holding temperature of 41° or below. **Repeat Violation** As of 4/21/14 NOT COMPLIED
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Repeat Violation** ...As of 04/21/2014 NOT COMPLIED.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. ...As of 04/21/2014 NOT COMPLIED.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation** ... REACH.IN.COOLER... (Rear Cold Table) on Cook Line raw beef 44° chicken 49° (Undercounter Cooler) chicken 46° cheeses 47° ... FRONT COUNTER... (Deli-Display Cooler) roast beef tightly wrapped 124° roast beef unwrapped 53° ham 53° turkey 53° salami 54° cheese 54° ... REACH.IN.COOLER... (To Left of CO2 Tanks). cut raw chicken 57° raw chicken breasts 46° deli-ham 45° As of 04/21/2014 NOT COMPLIED: ... REACH.IN.COOLER... (Rear 2 Sliding Glass Door) Whole Deli-Hams 47°. Raw Chicken Pieces (dated Mon.) 55° sliced Black Olives (dated Sun.) 56°. ... REACH.IN.COOLER... (Cook Line Cold Table) chicken pieces 55° raw cut beef 37° roasted green peppers 55° cheese 55° ... REACH.IN.COOLER... (Front Deli-Display Cooler) deli-hams 48° cooked salami 47° deli turkey
4/21/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. ... throughout back of the house, especially beneath and behind shelving and equipment.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. ... Rear prep area and front deli display cooler.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. ... Tall 2 Glass Door REACH.IN.COOLER not working. ... Front Deli Display Cooler is not maintaining foods at appropriate cold holding temperature of 41° or below. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. ... Near back door making area not easily cleanable.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. ... Ice scoop stored in soiled plastic tub between uses.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Nonbagged garbage in dumpster.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. ... Shelves under prep tables are not easily cleanable. they are soiled/oxidized/rusted and/or covered with soiled paper/corrugated board **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. ...cook line area.
  • High Priority - Employee repeatedly failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation** ... REACH.IN.COOLER... (Rear Cold Table) on Cook Line raw beef 44° chicken 49° (Undercounter Cooler) chicken 46° cheeses 47° ... FRONT COUNTER... (Deli-Display Cooler) roast beef tightly wrapped 124° roast beef unwrapped 53° ham 53° turkey 53° salami 54° cheese 54° ... REACH.IN.COOLER... (To Left of CO2 Tanks). cut raw chicken 57° raw chicken breasts 46° deli-ham 45°
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling. Whole roast beef was roasted, cut in half, tightly wrapped in plastic wrap while hot. The roast beef was then placed in the front deli-display cooler which already is not maintaining foods at an appropriate cold holding temperature of 41° or below. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
2/18/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. ... Whole Onions in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. ... Garbage on ground, Standing water on ground
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. ... Tall TWO Glass Door Reach In Cooler in Kitchen.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. Shelves under prep tables are not easily cleanable. they are soiled/oxidized/rusted and/or covered with soiled corrugated board
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. ... Sliced Onions in walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ... Rear sandwich table REACH IN COOLER... Mahi Mahi 51° (Cold Table) Raw Beef 57° Raw Chicken 55° **Corrective Action Taken**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. ... Handles of refrigeration equipment in multiple locations.
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous(time/temperature control for safety) food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Prepared and individually portioned items including lasagna and other items in reach in freezers.
7/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam bowl used for scooping salt.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Less than 10 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
1/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. tuna, chicken and seafood salads.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham, too much ham was stacked together and cold air could not properly circulate. Corrected On Site by restacking.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
7/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. In rear prep area.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Wiping cloth storage in the handsink behind the front counter.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Cook's line .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Surimi. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. Lasagne in a reachin freezer.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth in handsink behind the front counter. Corrected On Site.
1/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands before putting on gloves.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken over raw beef in a reachin cooler . Corrected On Site.
8/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. beef over ham and dressings in reach-in coolers. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs and raw chicken over herbs and produce in reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
3/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs over pastasalad, cheeses, sauces in reach-in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. onions on on floor on prep station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when putting on and changing gloves Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. freezer chest lid falling apart/in disrepair.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hoodfilters
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. interior of double glass door cooler in back prep room
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. handwash sink by ice machine
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. backdoor with gaps
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
11/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. small reach-in cooler by register
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted reach-in cooler shelfs. several coolers
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. several Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. frontline
  • 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 Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 08/22/2010.
8/25/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. small reach-in cooler by register
  • Critical. Observed employee cough then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when switching gloves
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. between taking money and putting on gloves
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. frontline
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted reach-in cooler shelfs. several coolers
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. several Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. several coolers
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. a/c vents frontline
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. frontline
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. frontline
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. frontline
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. throughout
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris/grease/dust. kitchen
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris. throughout kitchen and storage rooms
  • 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 Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 08/22/2010.
6/22/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. ground beef in ric
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. ice scoop in kitchen next to ice machine
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean. handwash sink
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. in kitchen next to ice machine
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. throughout kitchen
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris. throughout kitchen
  • 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 : 4/24/10.
2/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Chicken with lunchmeats reach in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Meats front counter Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair Several shelves Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Can opener base
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Macaroni salad container used for Parmesan cheese
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood filters
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back storeroom
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Repeat Violation.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
11/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/12/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/11/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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