Nippers, 21069 Military Trl, Boca Raton, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: NIPPERS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 21069 Military Trl, Boca Raton, FL 33486-1043
License #: 6006106
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 10/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair cook line reach in cooler is not maintaining food at 41°.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Tomato 470, cheese 47° wings 45°?, chicken 47° in cook line reaching cooler, corrective action taken was to move items into walk-in cooler
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
10/06/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves on the cook-line with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
3/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce.
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic utensils in plastic buckets .
  • Basic - Unused, unprotected place settings left on table with seated customers reused for other customers without cleaning them first.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
11/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Turkey, ham, cheeses in walk in cooler. **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. Marinara sauce and soups in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
6/13/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer/container.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and comminuted beef over lettuce in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Turkey, ham, cheeses in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Marinara sauce and soups in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
3/27/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor at walkin cooler in disrepair, hole.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee sink. At 3 compartment sink in bar area.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. At cook line and in men's restroom.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. At Beverage air cooler at cook line.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Rusted shelving at cook line coolers.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Lettuce at walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Cook line cooler shelving.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Cook line coolers.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cook line coolers.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, broken door and interior rusted at beer cooler in rear prep area.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Cell phone and keys in food storage shelving. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Wings at 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over honey mustard and raw chicken over lettuce at walk in cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Broken glass inside beer mug storage cooler at bar.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. At Servers station next to bar
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Prepped onions and celery at walkin cooler.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. Broken celery storage container at walk in cooler. Broken strainer above 3 compartment sink in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. At walkin cooler and in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
12/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.WALKI N FLOOR
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.STAINS
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label.
5/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/25/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.WALKIN FLOOR RUSTED
  • 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 Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner.MOTOR GUARD MISSING REACHIN
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable mannerICE BIN LID BROKEN
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.HOO
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.FAUCET 3cs
  • Critical - Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label.
10/28/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • (B) Insect control devices shall be installed so that: (1) The devices are not located over a FOOD preparation area; and (2) Dead insects and insect fragments are prevented from being impelled onto or falling on exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.
  • Exposed utility service lines and pipes shall be installed so they do not obstruct or prevent cleaning of the floors.
  • Critical - Handwashing Facilities. Minimum Number. (A) At least 1 handwashing lavatory, a number of handwashing lavatories necessary for their convenient use by EMPLOYEES in areas specified under Section 5-204.11, and not fewer than the number of handwashing lavatories required by LAW shall be provided.
  • Hose, Construction and Identification. A hose used for conveying DRINKING WATER from a water tank shall be: (A) Safe; (B) Durable, CORROSION-RESISTANT, and nonabsorbent; (C) Resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decomposition; (D) Finished with a SMOOTH interior surface; and (E) Clearly and durably identified as to its use if not permanently attached.
  • Critical - Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical - Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Surface Characteristics. (A) Except as specified in Paragraph (B) of this section, materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use shall be: (1) SMOOTH, durable, and EASILY CLEANABLE for areas where FOOD ESTABLISHMENT operations are conducted; (2) Closely woven and EASILY CLEANABLE carpet for carpeted areas; and (3) Nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as FOOD preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, WAREWASHING areas, toilet rooms, mobile FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SERVICING AREAS, and areas subject to flushing or spray cleaning methods. (B) In a TEMPORARY FOOD ESTABLISHMENT: (1) If graded to drain, a floor may be concrete, machine-laid asphalt, or dirt or gravel if it is covered with mats, removable platforms, duckboards, or other suitable approved materials that are effectively treated to control dust and mud; and (2) Walls and ceilings may be constructed of a material that protects the interior from the weather and windblown dust and debris.
  • The mobile food dispensing vehicle shall designate a commissary within the theme park or entertainment complex, which commissary shall be equipped with a mobile cleaning unit that will travel from the commissary to the mobile food dispensing vehicle. The mobile cleaning unit will be based in a service area adjacent to the designated commissary as described in paragraph (2)(d) of this rule. The mobile cleaning unit shall be stocked with supplies to clean the interior and exterior of a mobile food dispensing vehicle. In addition, the mobile cleaning unit shall carry a supply of potable water sufficient to fill the mobile food dispensing vehicle's potable water tank, and shall be able to pump waste water from a mobile food dispensing vehicle into holding tanks on the mobile cleaning unit, if necessary. The mobile cleaning unit holding tanks shall emptied in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (2) (d) if this rule.
4/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.RAW CHICKEN OVER VEGES WALKIN
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.LID OF ICE MACHINE BROKEN
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner.MOTOR GUARD MISSING REACHIN
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.WALKIN FLOOR RUSTED
  • Observed wall in disrepair.DISHMACHINE AREA
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.STAINS
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
11/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.DISH DRAINERS
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.BOTTOM OF COOKSLINE REACHIN
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.3 cs faUCET
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.HANDWASH SINK
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.PREPARATION TABLE
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.STAINS IN KITCHEN
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
3/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.HOOD FILTER
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.WALKIN SHELVES
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.WALKIN FAN GRADE
11/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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