Mezz Hot Grill, 831 N Federal Hwy, Hallandale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MEZZ HOT GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 831 N Federal Hwy, Hallandale, FL 33009-2410
License #: 1607660
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 09/09/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling tiles missing, prep area.
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.
  • Basic - Floors, soiled with food debris, COS
  • Basic - Lights out, RIC, COS
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, rust. Prep area.
  • High Priority - No air gap present between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink, bar.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks and bottom in the beer coolers, COS.
09/09/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment, bar.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing, soda dispenser room.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, soda dispenser room.
  • Basic - Lights out, RIC.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle, HWS.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
4/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Lights out, RIC, COS
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
10/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 2 Lights out, ric, one light out suppression system, COS
  • Intermediate - Beer coolers unclean.
3/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning.2 door refrigerator.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.2 reach in cooler, cooks line.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Windex, Corrected On Site.
  • Shelves attached to walls in 3 compartment sink area, not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
8/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by cart Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.knife wedged between eqipment Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning.hood lights
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.dry storage
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.cheese reach in Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.monkey dishes not inverted Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.dressing Corrected On Site.
3/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.glass in it Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.purse Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.not inverted Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.chicken freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.shrimp reach in Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
8/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.cart blocking
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bar area
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.reach in line
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.fries reach in
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.glass cleaner/prep shelf
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.soup reach in
1/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat beef/foods.chicken Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.hot dogs/beef ric Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.rust ext wic
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by cart
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris ext wic
8/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.squeeze ric
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.chicken rif
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.ric tall
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.lids not inverted
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.wic floor sticking up bent not secured
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.lotion Corrected On Site.
2/16/2010Routine - 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.sauce wic
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.dressing ric
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.chicken/ cole slaw/ric
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.beef/dressing ric Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.not inverted
  • 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
7/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/21/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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