Tabitha's Bistro, 5511 S University Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TABITHA'S BISTRO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5511 S University Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
License #: 1622611
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 07/01/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Long Hair. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
07/01/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
9/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs over apple juice. **Corrected On-Site**
6/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Kitchen area shelf next to stove. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cup cakes with cream cheese icing. operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Observed cupcakes with cream cheese icing at a temperature of 60?f. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
3/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.chipped plates Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour Corrected On Site.
8/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.plates Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. Corrected On Site.
4/30/2012Routine - 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.
12/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed dispensing equipment that allows contamination. no-handled cup inside food container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. water bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
9/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
5/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed opened/prepared container/package of ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food that does not bear a consume/sell by date/label. Food may not be served. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
3/9/2011Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs above produce Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
12/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/20/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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