Thai Garlic & Sushi, 116 Weston Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THAI GARLIC & SUSHI
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 116 Weston Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326
License #: 1621744
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 11/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed a build-up of food debris on the side of a reach-in freezer to the right of the deep fat fryers.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Observed a cellphone and headphones stored on a shelf with dry food in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Unable to turn off the hot water at the sushi bar hand sink when the hot water is supplied. Establishment keeps the hot water off.
  • Basic - Sponge used as a wiping cloth on a food-contact surface. Sponges were discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw fish and beef.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Advertises "crab" Rangoon and uses imitation crab.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at the sushi bar.
11/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Bag of Chips. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.Cell Phone. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw Eggs over Produce.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Dish Blocking HWS. **Corrected On-Site**
4/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/5/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, used for raw rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment on the cooks line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour stored next to the deep fat fryer. **Warning**
  • 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** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi rice **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Sushi rice **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. On the cooks line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Mayonnaise stored on a chemical shelf in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands next to the dish machine **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Stainless steel bowl in the sink behind the sushi counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Sushi rice **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. 2 cooks and 2 waitstaff. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled under the dish machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12/4/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven. Observed in sushi area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Observed raw frozen shrimp near dish room thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over broccoli.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed on dry storage shelf.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken, peanut sauce, and plant foods in same storage container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
6/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer container at counter with soup. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed in kitchen.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed rear door.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen and sushi bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Observed in both units in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Observed raw beef over limes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
3/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.chipped platters Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed fruits/vegetables exposed to improper chemical wash. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.raw eggs above seafood Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs that are not clean. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
9/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning.hood
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
5/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.vegetable reachin Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.freezer
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
2/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. sauces in reach in cooler
12/5/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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 : 11/19/11.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. employee foods in reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. seafood in reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair in males restroom
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. sauces in reach in cooler
9/19/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.cup used as scoop
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.by mopsink
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
5/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
12/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.sushi rice--85 degrees
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.eggs above cooked pasta & produce Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
9/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs above sauce
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
6/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.back door
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
6/1/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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