The Little House, 480 E Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE LITTLE HOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 480 E Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
License #: 6020914
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 6/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Men's restroom.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. New menu item, PIC will add to new menu.
6/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Observed: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Observed: Food-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Glass bottles used for drinking water storage.
  • Basic - Observed: Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Bottles of soap HWS at cooking area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Observed: License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - Observed: No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Observed: Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Unlocked on outside area with public access. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Observed: Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
2/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Lock not on ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
9/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. At threshold of walk in.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Inside chiller unit
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
3/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/12/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in a drink ice. Creamer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Not locked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 1000 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. . --Copies made from one certificate. **Warning**
1/8/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. Splash guard.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Walkin cooler walls.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Walkin freezer .
  • Critical - Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection.
  • Critical - Observed an unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area * PIC will install lock on door.
  • Observed hole in wall. Walkin , PIC will seal with HVAC tape.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Walkin cooler.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. Wall needs to be sealed around walkin cooler.
7/12/2012Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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