The Grateful Palate, 817 Se 17 St, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE GRATEFUL PALATE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 817 Se 17 St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
License #: 1622530
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 5/14/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
5/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site.
10/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. FORKS,SPOONS, KNIVES
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided.
  • Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded. SALMON AND SCALLOPS. NO LETTER OF PELLETS FEEDING ON INVOICES.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. WALKIN FREEZER
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.WALKIN COOLER (LETTUCE)AND WALKIN FREEZER (SEAFOOD IN THE BOX)
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW STEAK BY LIMES AND LEMONS. STEAK STORED BEHIND LEMONS
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. MILK
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW STEAK AND RAW VEGGIES.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
11/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 00ppm. no chlorine hooked up to dishwash machine. Note: Do not use this Dishwash machine until machine is able to properly sanitize. Use 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishware, utensils, equipment etc. until then.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. on top of bread in server station.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. sugar container. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. prep station. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal item stored with food/utensils. cell phone on cookline shelf with dishware, utensils Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No oyster warning sign with required language provided.gave to chef
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.gave to chef
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.squeeze bottle
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.squeeze bottle sauce reach in
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.fish walk in
  • Light not functioning.hood
  • Light not functioning.hood
10/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. plant foods in wic
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked,sauces in RIC.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name sugar and flour in kitchen.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure cutting tomatoes without gloves.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint chef.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair corner on cook line.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, to go containers.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. pouring ice.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food keys stored in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food stanless steel polish ext to masa.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
6/8/2010Routine - 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-seasonings-cookline.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.-cheese--walkin
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit-58 degrees-counter--placed in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit-bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Preparation and storageof food not properly protected from contamination-counter Needs sneezeguard -12-16 inches high
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable-kitchen .
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing--200 ppm--use 3-compartment sink for sanitizing untill dishmachine is repaired.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets-True performance next to cookline .
  • Critical. Self-closing metering faucet does not provide water for at least 15 seconds-ladies/mens.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-kitchen, bar, dishmachine Corrected On Site.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation-back door.
  • Observed wall and/or ceiling obstructed with exposed utility lines--counter-need drop ceiling-prep area.
5/4/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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