Nova Palms, 1600 Taft St, Hollywood, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: NOVA PALMS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1600 Taft St, Hollywood, FL 33020
License #: 1609484
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 08/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. In walk in freezer ice cream and case of frozen broccoli
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. In walk in cooler
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine lid in disrepair in kitchen
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. From dumpster/exit area to establishment
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quat found in 50 ppm . Too low on sanitizer liquid. Manager state will use dish machine until receiving new sanitizer
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsing plate inside in kitchen area
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. For dish machine
  • No current insurance inspector's boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. For boiler FL123168
08/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.interior ice bin door has cracks
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.ice machine interior door
  • Basic - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.ladies **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.interior of door
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.ladies room **Corrected On-Site**
  • No current insurance inspector's boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
2/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair.light out and bulb missing from ladies room
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.inside ice bin on interior door
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.pudding **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils.stainless steel polish next to glasses **Corrected On-Site**
  • Insurance inspector's boiler report not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only.mgr says expired certification is for a different establishment not this one.
  • 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. Bologna and turkey **Corrected On-Site**
  • No current insurance inspector's boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.mgr says expired boiler cert is for a different establishment see inspection for 1209483 dated 10/7 /13
10/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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 - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hole in wall.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.locktite near clean pans **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. Cheese walk in
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.cook line
  • No current insurance inspectorys boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
3/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.interrior ice machine door
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood
  • Violation: 38-10-1 Light not functioning.hood
7/18/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Light not functioning.hood
  • 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.hood
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.corners of dry storage area
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.box chicken/freezer
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.interrior ice machine door
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 1 live cockroach kitchen spice racks.5 live cockroaches office bread rack and wall.
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.3 dead cockroaches cabinet under toaster
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.gave to manager moses. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
7/17/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength--0 ppi-use 3 compartment SINK for sanitizing untill repaired--going to purchase another machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover-seasoning shelf-kitchen. Repeat Violation.
1/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength-EMPTY*USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK for sanitizing untill repaired.
  • 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. backup cook
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover-shelf paper-cookline
7/20/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name-rice, beans-kitchen
2/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/11/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name--flour-sugar-dry storage.
  • 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.
  • 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. _-Marie in kitchen
8/10/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening-cheese.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength-0 ppi.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory-cookline.
3/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-mens and ladies.
12/28/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law-coldcuts.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.--48 degrees, cheese, pork, coleclaw just put away after lunch-manager will monitor temperature andall service if necessary.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-mens and ladies.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor-under dry storage shelves.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust-fan in walkin.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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--cook-jack
10/27/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 20A-08-1 Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
8/27/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 14-35-1 Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover-seasoning shelf.
  • Critical. Violation: 20A-08-1 Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-21-1 Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-21-1 Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 37-06-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease-wall behind stove
  • Critical. Violation: 48-21-1 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.-30 day extention
  • 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.Jack, the cook
7/27/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 3/23/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/23/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/17/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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