Mofonga House Rest, 7155 B Pembroke Rd, Pembroke Pines, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MOFONGA HOUSE REST
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7155 B Pembroke Rd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33023
License #: 1619575
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 09/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Objectionable odor in men's room.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food, row fish next to fruits, RIC, COS.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
09/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights out, RIC,cooks line.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris, remove foil paper.
  • Basic - Soil linens stored on floor.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit, chicken over beef, RIC, cooks line, corrected on site.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, Degreaser, corrected on site.
6/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink, front line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor, plantain and onions, COS
  • Basic - Under table storage area foul paper unclean, remove. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Improper sewage disposal at floor drains in kitchen and/or food preparation area, establishment closed for service to the public and waiting for company to do repairs. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, see 28, corrected on site.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, pork, beef, chicken, RIC Corrected on site.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, sanitizer, COS
1/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - Raw animal food not properly separated from unwashed produce, beef over veggies, RIC, COS
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food, rust spray next to can food, COS
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, mangu, **Corrected On-Site**
8/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Check online.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in chest freezer y not all products commercially packaged. Reachin freezer **Corrected On-Site**
5/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container in ice machine.;
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted-online
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner-glass cooler single door
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.-kitchen
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands-prior to putting on gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in wall-behind 3 compartment sink .
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.-front counter
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination-cheese. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored-bathroom, hallway.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.-knife block
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation-back door
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name-flour Corrected On Site.
11/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked-some were labeled-kitchen..
7/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. plantains. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. flour, bread crumbs.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw meat over peeled plantains in a reach in cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw meat, seafood over plant foods in a reach in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. plantains in a cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. men's restroom.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Rice (pegao)) over the steam table. Corrected On Site. reheated, moved inside the steam table. Repeat Violation. explained time control procedure.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour, bread crumbs.
2/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. ham. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw meat over cooked rice and vegetables in a reach in cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. rice (pegao). Corrected On Site. discarded
10/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. women's restroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. plant food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw meat, seafood over cooked plant food in a reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
6/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. cookline equipment
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when putting gloves on. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. deep containers.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. cooked onions. Corrected On Site. voluntarily discarded.
2/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. plantains. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. pork skin in drystorage area.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. cookline equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Kitchen.
  • Critical. Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. women restroom.
  • Observed personal item stored in food preparation area, on top of the slicer.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
10/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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
5/26/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mopsink
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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
5/4/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. PHF in RICs
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice in RIC, voluntarily discarded.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. rice. Corrected On Site. reheated.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. plantains
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. cookline equipment.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mopsink
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. prep area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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
2/23/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. ham, cheese
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. sauces, dressings.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mopsink
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility in disrepair. toilet in men restroom.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. between equipment.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. kitchen
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
10/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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