The Cheese Course, 1679 Market St, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE CHEESE COURSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1679 Market St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326
License #: 1622473
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 11/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Need a back flow preventer installed on the hose Bibb. **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**
11/06/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 female and 1 male employee working with food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed that food containers are stacked wet. **Warning**
  • Basic - Sponge used as a wiping cloth on a food-contact surface. Observed an in use sponge in the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 37 lbs of chicken salad in the walk-in cooler prepared on 11/4/14 and 72 ea. boneless cooked chicken prepared on 11/2/14 and 11/4/14. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Observed 4 different employees do this. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Need a back flow preventer installed on the hose Bibb. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee drying her gloves with a paper towel. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Observed that the walk-in cooler has too much food in the cooler to allow for proper air circulation. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by the cash register. **Corrected On-Site** **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**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Chicken breasts in the walkin cooler in a container at 12" deep. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Chicken breast in the walkin cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled hanging from a shelf near the cash register. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. **Warning**
11/05/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
3/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
11/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed in men's room accessible to consumers and by SS items. **Corrected On-Site**
5/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Several on sandwich station. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Establishment operating with a license that has a past due late fee. **Warning**
1/4/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Several on sandwich station. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Establishment operating with a license that has a past due late fee. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut melons at 47 ?f, sliced turkey at 47?f, sliced ham at 47?f, all in sandwich station reach in cooler. All items were time marked with 4 hour limit and must be discarded within 4 hours. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Sandwich station reach in cooler at 54?f ambient air temperature. **Warning**
1/2/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Label on a food item packaged on-site lacking required information. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. 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 dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walkin Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. 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 - Self-service salad bar/buffet not provided with proper dispensing utensils.cheese Corrected On Site.
8/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.cookies
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.cheese tasting plate not protected
5/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.garbage can Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
3/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. block with garbage containor
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle, degreeser in kitchen Corrected On Site.
10/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.spoons Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.eggs/milk Corrected On Site.
5/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
3/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
12/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.cheese & bread sampler
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
10/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.sauerkraut
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.sugar
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw shell eggs above cheese in walkin
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.cell phones
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored.on food prep counter Corrected On Site.
6/15/2010Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.lids
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.under shelves
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
4/12/2010Routine - 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.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.warped
1/27/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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