The Polo Club/ Bistro Of Boca Raton, 5400 Champion Blvd, Boca Raton, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE POLO CLUB/ BISTRO OF BOCA RATON
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5400 Champion Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33496
License #: 6013589
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 5/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Boxes of French fries and bread.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Sanitizing tablets. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Ice tea.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Corrected On-Site**
5/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Three large cambro, containers in prep area at 68°. PIC put in walk in cooler. Corrective action taken.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Eggs over sausage and green onions. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Upstairs banquet/ dining room. PIC will have employees monitor until sneeze guard can be set up.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At HWS near cook line.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
  • No current insurance inspector's boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Expired 6/2013
12/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair ICE BUILD UP_BLACK PIPE BY FANGUARD AREA-WALK IN FREEZER
9/28/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. DRY STORAGE ROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. PREP ROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. DRY STORAGE ROOM
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. 1 TRAY WITH RAW TURKEY BURGERS OVER 1 TRAY OF COOKED CHICKEN _PREP KITCHEN _GLASS DOOR REACH IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair GLASS DOOR REACH IN COOLER BY GARDE MANGER WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD AREA CONDENSATION BUILD UP_ADVICED OPERATOR NOT TO STORE FOOD UNDERNEATH THAT AREA UNTIL THE UNIT IS FIXED TO CODE. NOTE: THE FOOD CONTAINERS WERE COVERED. ITEMS MOVED TO A DIFFERENT REACH IN COOLER.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair WALK IN FREEZER _ICE BUILD UP_PIPE_FANGUARD AREA
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair _SHELVING UNIT BROKEN_WALK IN COOLER. NOTE: PER OPERATOR, NEW ONES ALREADY ORDERED WAITING FOR THE EQUIPMENT TO BE DELIVERED.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. DEGREASER_DISHROOM Corrected On Site.
9/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by : 09-20-12.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. 2 MACHINES BANQUET_ALL THE ICE MELTED BY OPERATOR and SERVICE TECH JUST ARRIVED FOR SERVICE_(TEAR DOWN and SANITIZE EQUIPMENT). Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. EXAMPLE: BOARD FOR ONIONS_GARDE MANGER
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair ICE BUILD UP_BLACK PIPE BY FANGUARD AREA-WALK IN FREEZER
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. GARDE MANGER WALK IN COOLER
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 2 OUT OF SANITIZER BUCKETS_ Corrected On Site.
7/20/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.BLUE ICE SCOOP HOLDER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
4/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. BLUE ICE SCOOP HOLDER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. 1 PREP KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. UNDER THE WASH COMPARTMENT SINK
11/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. ICE SCOOP HOLDER_SOILED Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. GLASS DOOR COOLER_BY PREP KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. PREP KITCHEN
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. BAKERY_FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.BANQUET WALK IN COOLER SHELVES
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.BEEF WALK IN COOLER _INTERIOR WALL _SOILED
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. CHICKEN SALAD CONTAINER BROKEN _WALK IN COOLER _ Corrected On Site.
7/21/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. SERVICETECH _ON SITE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. ICE Corrected On Site.
3/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. ICE SCOOP HOLDER_1 OUT OF 2 Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. SHELF ON REACHIN 15236
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.GLASS DOOR #15243
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. GLASS COOLER PREP KITCHEN
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. BEIGE CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP KITCHEN
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. GARDEMANGER
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0ppm-SANI BUCKET BAKERY 1 OUT OF 2 Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. 1 SPEED RACK Corrected On Site.
9/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. GROUND TURKEY OVER COOKED SAUSAGE _REACH IN COOLER PREP KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.SHELVES RUSTED _10302
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. DISHROOM
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.DRY STORAGE
3/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.KNIFE SANITIZER BUCKET _PREP TABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.RUSTED SHELVES #10302
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.ALL PREP KITCHEN
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.PREP TABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.K CLASS Corrected On Site.
11/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/12/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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