Northlake Buffet, 3808 North Lake Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: NORTHLAKE BUFFET
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3808 North Lake Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33403
License #: 6020704
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 11/6/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Critical - Violation: 02-24-1 Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.SUSHI BAR SUSHI
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.SUSHI @ 67,68,67,67 DISCARDED BY OWNER
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 29-08-1 Plumbing system in disrepair.DRAIN BLOCKED TO HANDWASH KITCHEN
  • Critical - Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.KITCHEN HANDWASH
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-03-1 Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable.ICE BUILDUP ON FREEZER FLOOR
  • Violation: 42-03-1 Wet mop not hung to dry.
11/6/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • BROWN ANTS ON KITCHEN FLOOR IN SEVERAL AREAS
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.ICE BUILDUP ON FREEZER FLOOR
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.KITCHEN HANDWASH
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.REACHIN
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.HAS SAFE STAFF CERTIFICATION S AND BOOKS ALL BLANK
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.PREPERATION TABLE SHELVING -3 KITCHEN
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.HOOD FILTERS
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.KITCHEN
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.WALKIN
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.WALKIN FREEZER
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.CUTTING BOARDS
  • 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.BULK FOODS
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.SUSHI @ 67,68,67,67 DISCARDED BY OWNER
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.COOKED EGG ROLLS IMMITATION CRAB MEAT COOKED CHICKEN
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. WALKIN FREEZER
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.WALKIN
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.DRAIN BLOCKED TO HANDWASH KITCHEN
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.SUSHI BAR SUSHI
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.BULK FOODS
8/23/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. mens room Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. mop sink
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.IN THE WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. CHICKEN
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.sushi ststions gave to manager Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. FLOUR Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. at sushi stations
5/11/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-19-1 Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. open sack of flour - dry storage area .
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. shell eggs over produce - walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Violation: 09-01-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cooked rice in rice steamer .
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. sanitizer bucket not set up.
4/12/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 2/28/12.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. men's restroom .
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cooked rice in rice steamer .
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. shell eggs over produce - walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. open sack of flour - dry storage area .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. sanitizer bucket not set up.
12/28/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. have 60 days to complete training . This violation must be corrected by : 11/30/11.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. men's restroom .
  • 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. have 60 days from date of hire to complete training .
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
9/30/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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