Ritters Frozen Custard, 6700 W Atlantic Blvd, Margate, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: RITTERS FROZEN CUSTARD
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6700 W Atlantic Blvd, Margate, FL 33063
License #: 1621107
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Rubber/plastic/vinyl spatula cracked/chipped. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
10/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water, next to ice machine.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Can opener.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
6/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
4/21/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Employee coffee on food preparation table. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic container **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In storage **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Throughout establishment **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee used her apron to wipe her face. Corrective action taken.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing equipment **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by 4/17/15 **Warning**
2/18/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not used with moist food stored in running water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Throughout establishment .
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Can opener.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Type and strength of sanitizer the establishment uses.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
10/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. CHOCOLATE SAUCE CONTAINERS.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. CHOCOLATE SAUCE.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. NORTH COUNTER.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
4/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. FLAVORING SHELF.
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. NOT DISCARDING READY TO EAT FOODS AFTER BEING OPENED BEYOND 7 DAYS. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. MILK OPENED 7/9/12.
7/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. ONE UNLABLED and RUSTED THE OTHER LABELED and RUSTED. STOP SALE ISSUED.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. ENCRUSTED WITH DECOMPOSING FOOD RESIDUE.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. NORTH EAST UNIT.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. LOWFAT MILK.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. SHREDDED CHEESE.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. WHOLE MILK CENTER ISLAND. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. IN CABINETS CENTER ISLAND.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. KITCHEN DOOR.
12/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. ICE CREAM SCOOP. Corrected On Site.
  • 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 Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. greater than 200 ppm. Repeat Violation.
7/15/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. less than 200 ppm.
6/14/2011Routine - 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. MILK IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). HOTDOGS. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. HOTDOGS. STOP SALE ISSIED. Repeat Violation.
7/26/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. HOTDOGS.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CHILI.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. IN CABINETS FRONT CENTER PREP STATION.
4/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. WALK IN FREEZER.
  • Critical. Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only. PANEL L 1.
1/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. SHELVES IN WIC.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. CUP STORAGE. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. UNDER RACKS IN WIC.
9/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/19/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/6/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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