Lava Tiki Bar & Grille, 4000 S Ocean Dr, Hollywood, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Lava Tiki Bar & Grille
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4000 S Ocean Dr, Hollywood, FL 33019
License #: 1621704
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 09/09/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to soda station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Beg of onions and lettuce **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Used to cover Swiss and American cheese in cook line
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In breakfast buffet found cream cheese and butter in 65°f ,manager immediately add more ice to bring temperature control to 41°f or below. Corrective action taken . Advised manager either use time as public health control or rapidly add ice
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham found in 50°f in cook line reach in cooler ,in double stacked containers .manager add ice to bring temperature control to 41°f or below
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples . Advised manager either to post a sign apples not pre washed or wash and individually wrap them
09/09/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.phone and keys **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.spoons **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.hose and paper towel in it **Corrected On-Site**
  • No current insurance inspector's boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. 2 boilers on first floor have no boiler certificates.For reporting purposes only.
3/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.plastic tube in it **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • No current insurance inspector's boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler-for first floor 2 boilers . For reporting purposes only.
9/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 3 Lights out, RIC, Rif, Beer WIC.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Standing water in three-compartment sink/three-compartment sink, waste line in disrepair, work in progress.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Bacon, COS
  • High Priority - Raw beef over fish, WIC, COS
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles, holder, COS
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - HWS's faucet with mildew build up, bar.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, Must be designated and supplies provided, bar.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler, kitchen line, soiled with accumulation of food residue, COS, Also glass cooler in bar with broken glass.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in employee lady's room.
4/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.Employee
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Ice scoop on top of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning.Reach in cooler, kitchen and dish room.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.Knives, cooks line, Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under dishwasher equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • 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.Rice, flour. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Row beef over dessert, wi cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.Sternos/ butane next to food, dry storage room.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Desserts, wi cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
10/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by tray Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.knife wedged between equipment Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.all boiler certificates expired.
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.see hotel inspection 1620851 of 4/4/12
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.ashtrays /bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.salsa Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.glasses on prep Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.cheese walk in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • 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.k.class
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
4/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.bar
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.fruit Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.eggs/waffles reach in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.milk walk in Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.not inverted Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.insect repellent tiki bar Corrected On Site.
8/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.bar
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.wait station
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by cart Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.bar
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bar
  • Critical - Observed dead fly on premises. on glue trap/discarded. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.breaded beef box freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.lime in it/bar
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs/bread/walk in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.crab cakes reach in
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.cut veggies,sausage reach in traulsen
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.squeeze bottles reach in
3/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.dresding ric
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.cheese wic
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.ribs wic
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.chicken wic
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.sauce wic
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.squeeze bottles ric
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.cut veggies ric
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.ric
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.linens in it/bar
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bar
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.tiki
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.tiki
8/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.milk ric
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.cottage cheese ric
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.salsa ric
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.ham wic
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.cheese wic
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.ric squeeze
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs/sauce wic
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs/mushrooms wic
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.bacon ric
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.sausage ric
  • Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.cooked chicken/eggs ric line
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.traulsen
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.equipment
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.boxes blocking
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.tilki bar
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.grillareas
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.tiles missing by hw sink
  • Light not functioning.hood
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.stapler on wait station
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.juniper splash/coffee station
  • Critical. Boiler certificate not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only.posted in laundry room expired
  • Critical. No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.expired cert
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.tiki bar
2/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.dresding ric
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.ham wic
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.cold cuts
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.salsa wic
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.milk ric
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.conch wic
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.sausage wic
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.dough wif Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.sausage wic
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.traulsen
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.mat in it bar
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.rinsing wiping cloth in it
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bar
  • Critical. No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.expired
  • Critical. No carbon monoxide sensor device located in a gas boiler room in a building which also contains sleeping rooms. Boiler Information: No Boiler Certificate Provided. Boiler Jurisdiction Number: fl097881, *Boiler Expiration Date: 6/27/09 Boiler Jurisdiction Number: fl097880, *Boiler Expiration Date: 6/27/09
  • Critical. Carbon monoxide sensor device located in a gas boiler room in a building which also contains sleeping rooms is not integrated with the building's fire detection system. Boiler Information: No Boiler Certificate Provided. Boiler Jurisdiction Number: fl097881, *Boiler Expiration Date: 6/27/09 Boiler Jurisdiction Number: fl097880, *Boiler Expiration Date: 6/27/09
9/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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