Pastabilities, 201 S Atlantic Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PASTABILITIES
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 201 S Atlantic Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
License #: 1619207
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 11/12/2014

Restaurant representatives - add corrected or new information about Pastabilities, 201 S Atlantic Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL »


Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Bar **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Rear exit door **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. 1 Fly in Kitchen **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Wild bird present inside establishment. **Warning**
11/12/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Bar
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Kitchen
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Eggs over Broccoli. Walk In Cooler
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Beef over cheese
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen
4/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Hot water Heater
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing.
  • Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Pieces of old wood
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Cook
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
12/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Plate **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
1/9/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Violation: 37-01-1 Ceiling tile missing.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall.
11/9/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. KITCHEN SINK.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
11/8/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
10/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
6/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Critical - Toxic items labeled and used properly
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Food protection
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
12/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing in stockroom
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in kitchen
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. scoop in flour containor Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in kitchen
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. in bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. nextto water heater
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. orange juice in bar Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. in bar Corrected On Site.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. throughout
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. seafood in 3 compartment sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.sauces in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knifes in kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. throughout kitchen and bar
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
3/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. bottle stored in drink ice at bar
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. shelf in dishwash area
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelf in dishwash area
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. cookline wall
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of fryers and cooking equipment
  • Observed build-up of dust and mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. A/C vents
  • Observed gaskets with debris /black mold-like build-up. cookline
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. backdoor leading with large gaps
  • Observed grease and / or debris accumulated under cooking equipment, coolers, prep tables on cookline
  • Ceiling tile missing.several in back prep area by slicer
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dishwash /prep area
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. blue liquid
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
10/20/2010Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.bowl without handle used as scoop Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.by oven
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
3/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour container
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. at walkin freezer
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. onions at walkin cooler
  • Violation: 10-04-1 In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. knife stored in gap between tables.
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. can opener rusted .
  • Violation: 14-41-1 Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. shelving by ice machine
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, lid to flour container broken.
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair ,rusted shelving in rear prep area and dishwashing area.
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, backdoor in disrepair .
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. dishwashing racks heavily soiled .
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving in rear prep area.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving in ice machine area
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. cookline cooler
  • Violation: 24-06-1 Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty shelving in rear prep area.
  • Violation: 29-08-1 Plumbing system in disrepair. leaking faucets at 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. prep area
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-03-1 Observed dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on shelving by ice machine area.
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-03-1 Observed dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches By electrical panel
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. backdoor not tight fitting or sealing .
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. in disrepair by back door , cracked and missing tiles.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor.
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair. by entrywall to dishwashing area
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair. by washer/dryer area, wall not smooth and easily cleanable .
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair. riped mesh screen on wall behind cookline .
  • Violation: 37-07-1 Observed wall soiled by walkin cooler.
  • Violation: 37-13-1 Observed hole in ceiling. above 3 compartment sink
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair. water damaged ceiling tile by back door
  • Violation: 37-18-1 Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. by washer and dryer
  • Critical. Violation: 41A-08-1 Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
11/17/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour container
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. batter 68 degrees under no temperature control at cookline . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. onions at walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. at walkin freezer
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. knife stored in gap between tables.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. can opener rusted .
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. shelving by ice machine
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, lid to flour container broken.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, backdoor in disrepair .
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair ,rusted shelving in rear prep area and dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving in ice machine area
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving in rear prep area.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. dishwashing racks heavily soiled .
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. cookline cooler
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty shelving in rear prep area.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. leaking faucets at 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. prep area
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on shelving by ice machine area.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches By electrical panel
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. backdoor not tight fitting or sealing .
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. in disrepair by back door , cracked and missing tiles.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. by washer/dryer area, wall not smooth and easily cleanable .
  • Observed wall in disrepair. by entrywall to dishwashing area
  • Observed wall in disrepair. riped mesh screen on wall behind cookline .
  • Observed wall soiled by walkin cooler.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. above 3 compartment sink
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. water damaged ceiling tile by back door
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. by washer and dryer
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 12/21/09.
10/21/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/20/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

Do you have any questions you'd like to ask about PASTABILITIES? Post them here so others can see them and respond.

×
PASTABILITIES respresentatives - respond and add information

Write your review!

Your Ratings

You can rate this restaurant in different categories from 1 star (worst) to 5 stars (best) or leave category unrated

Food:
Service:
Price:
Ambience:
Cleanliness:

Your Review


Would you recommend PASTABILITIES to others? (optional)
  
Add photo of PASTABILITIES (optional)
Add more info about the restaurant »

About You

Your nickname:

Optional Verification

(additional info to increase the weight and the placement of your review and ratings)

Real Name:
Email (won't be published):
Date and time of your visit to this restaurant:
Phone number (won't be published):
Leave your signature»

Recently added reviews

Name City Users' Rating
MCDONALDS #12396Fort Lauderdale, FL
**•
BULL MARKET/CHOW/WHISKEY BARFort Lauderdale, FL
**•
LOBSTER BAR SEA GRILLEFort Lauderdale, FL
TEDESCO'S RESTAURANT AND PIZZERIAFort Lauderdale, FL
*
LIL REDS COOKINFort Lauderdale, FL
***
PELICAN WINGS & THINGS INCFort Lauderdale, FL
*****
GENESIS COFFEE SHOPFort Lauderdale, FL
*****
BLAZE PIZZAFort Lauderdale, FL
****•
CHURCH'S CHICKEN #1137Fort Lauderdale, FL
*
BAHIA CABANA BEACH RESORTFort Lauderdale, FL

Restaurants in neighborhood

Name

WIPEOUT TREATS & SWEETS
CAFE DEL MAR
SANGRIAS & ROCK BAR
H2O CAFE
TSUKURO
BEACH BAR USA
YOGURT MY WAY
GELATO DREAM

Create your own business profile on city-data.com. It's completely free!
Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses
Search for:  near: