Peppertree Bagel, 5560 W Sample Rd, Margate, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PEPPERTREE BAGEL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5560 W Sample Rd, Margate, FL 33073
License #: 1613540
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Found two Co2 tanks not secured next to ice machine.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen parallel to water heater.
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches next to walk in cooler. Corrective action taken.
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Dish washer eating oatmeal from open container in food preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Found cell phone on food prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. GE refrigerator on cook line.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. Rust build up on shelves.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Pancake syrup in service area.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Stove and deep fryer.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Next to the slicer and stove.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Exceed 400ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Cut lemon in service area.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Cook **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over RTE fries in whirlpool cooler in service prep area.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket exceed 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Found picture frame stored in hand wash sink in customer service area.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Found on cook line Crome reach in cooler.
10/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. Throughout kitchen.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Container with soup.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • 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 - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 44°F in cookline cooler. Corrective action taken.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup found in walk in cooler.
6/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Keys and pocket book
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. In kitchen next to slicer.
  • High Priority - First aid supplies improperly stored. Bay rum on food preparation table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 47° ham 47° on cookline reach in cooler. Corrective action taken.
  • 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. Gravy found in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup in walk in cooler.
2/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Stove
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Throughout kitchen area.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cellar phone and keys
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bagels in service station.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Bagels
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham in reach in cooler 44°F
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup in walk in cooler
10/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Buildup of dirt food and bread crumbs **Warning**
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Clothes and dolls by cleaned item in the dish washing area **Warning**
  • Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. One bulb burnt out over grill **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walkin cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop left in ringer to dry not hung up **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of ruby white tuna 4 lbs 150904 corrected actions taken **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.macaroni 51 potato 52 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Conveyer toaster build up of carbon on tray **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
5/20/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 01-16-13.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Plastic grocery bags used for bagels.
5/20/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near ice machine.
  • Light not functioning. 2 of 3 light bulbs are out under stove hood.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Handwash sink near dishmachine.
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 01-16-13.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of rust in the interior of ice machine, on the ceiling of the holding bin.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable in the ice machine area.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Plastic grocery bags used for bagels.
11/16/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. MILK AT WAIT STATION.
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SAUSAGE LINKS. This violation must be corrected by : 6/1/12. 124 degrees AT CALL BACK
  • Critical - Violation: 20A-10-1 Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. ALL REFRIGERATORS.
  • Violation: 24-07-1 Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. DISH RACKS ON THE FLOOR.
  • Violation: 38-11-1 Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. ABOVE STOVES.
6/27/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. DISH RACKS ON THE FLOOR.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. EAST LINE WHITE REFRIGERATOR. This violation must be corrected by : 6/1/12.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. ABOVE STOVES.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. ALL REFRIGERATORS.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. DELI MEATS IN EAST LINE WHITE REFRIGERATOR. This violation must be corrected by : 6/1/12.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SAUSAGE LINKS. This violation must be corrected by : 6/1/12.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SAUSAGE PATTIES. This violation must be corrected by : 6/1/12.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. MILK AT WAIT STATION.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). SAUSAGE LINKS.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). SAUSAGE PATTIES.
5/31/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. LINE SANDWICH STATION COOLER. UNTIL THIS UNIT IS REPAIRED TO CODE, IT SHALL NOT BE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. CUTTING TOMATOS.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. CUTTING TOMATOS.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHICKEN SALAD.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. EGGS.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. HAM.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. TUNA SALAD.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. TURKEY BREAST DATED INCORRECTLY. 11/11 instead of 12/12.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). CHICKEN SALAD.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). EGGS.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). HAM.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). TUNA SALAD.
12/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. SAUSAGE LINKS. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAKEN.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. BENEATH CIRCUT BREAKER BOXES. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. SAUSAGE PATTIES. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAKEN.
4/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. white tuna
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. salami also stop sale issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk in walk in cooler and milk in waitress station
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked. sausage Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. SALMON.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bacon
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. roast beef
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salami
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese on cook line
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw bacon stored above tomatoes in walk in cooler
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. waitress station
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. dish racks
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cook line cutting board
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. fuse panel box
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. cook line reach in
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. tongues on fire supression system
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. dish area and wait station
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. wait station
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures with broken tile.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. throughout kitchen
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.light fixture above dish machine
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. fan guards in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. wiping cloth bucket. greater than 200 ppm
11/22/2010Routine - 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. DELI MEATS, SALAMI, ROAST BEEF. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked. HOTDOGS.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked. SAUSAGE PATTIES. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW GROUND BEEF STORED NEXT TO & IN CONTACT WITH DELI MEAT. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW GROUND BEEF ABOVE DELI MEATS IN LINE REACH IN COOLER. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ICE SCOOP. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. COOK: BREAD & LETTUCE. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. UNTRAINED NON-EMPLOYEE OBSERVED IN KITCHEN WASHING DISHES.
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. COOK OBSERVED NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS, AND STORING RAW GROUND BEEF ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS IN REACH IN COOLER.
3/24/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded. SALMON.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. CHEESE
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked. HOTDOGS.
  • Critical. Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. SALMON.
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. POOLED & SHELL. less than 4 HRS. MOVED TO COOLER. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. SAUSAGE. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. BARLEY SOUP
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. DEEP PLASTIC TUB.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW EGGS STORED NEXT TO BREAD IN WIC. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW SALMON ABOVE DELI MEATS IN WIC. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. TOMATOS. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed grease/debris accumulated under cooking equipment. THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
11/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/14/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/9/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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