Sylvia's Kitchen, 4083 Nw 31 Ave, Lauderdale Lakes, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SYLVIA'S KITCHEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4083 Nw 31 Ave, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33309
License #: 1616051
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 09/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
09/29/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
07/28/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. ONIONS. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. MAIN KITCHEN LIGHTS NON-FUNCTIONAL.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. IN FLOOR FREEZER MEATS AND POULTRY.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR AND FLOUR.
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. RICE @ 117°; CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAKEN.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. RAW EGGS ABOVE JUICE.
  • 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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. EQUIPMENT STORAGE.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. BATTERY POWERED PROBE NON-FUNCTIONAL.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
2/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. IN FLOUR.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. GREEN.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. PLASTIC FOOD SCOOP IN RICE BIN WITH BROKEN HANDLE.
  • Basic - Open condiments not stored in multi use container. KETCHUP.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. RAW CHICKEN.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. CHICKEN ABOVE CARROTTS.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. OUTSIDE FOOD BINS.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. FLOUR.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. PLANTAINS @ 85°.
  • 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. HOW TO CALIBRATE A PROBE THERMOMETER.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. EQUIPMENT STORAGE.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
10/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface hood filters
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Sauce
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Throughout kitchen
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.sauces, rice in reach in cooler
3/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. stove
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. salad in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. salt in kitchen
10/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Lack of signage properly designating bathrooms.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood filters
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. stove
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. produced in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. shopping bags in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. shell eggs in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. sugar in storage
3/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. OVEN IS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
11/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Critical - Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Critical - Fire extinguishers - proper and sufficient
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
5/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. reachin 48 and 49 degrees thermostat adjusted
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reachin temperature 48 and 49 thermostat adjusted Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soiled dry/wet wiping cloth in use. on counte in kitchen
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface exterior of rice/ storage bins next to cookline.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. rest room Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. rest room
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. ceiling fans
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
9/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. chicken and eggs over veggies Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. rest room
  • Observed debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under shelving and around hot water heater
  • Observed wall in disrepair. rest room
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.K
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. abc hallway
6/17/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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