Tropical Acres Steakhouse, 2500 Griffin Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Tropical Acres Steakhouse
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2500 Griffin Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312-5921
License #: 1600069
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 09/09/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cookline.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in unit 1.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black debris on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine.
09/09/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Observed 2 containers of food stored in WIF floor, operator moved to comply. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in soiled container, operator ran container and utensils through dish machine to comply. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled, observed in WIC-3,4
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Observed raw beef stored over cheese, operator reversed to comply. **Corrected On-Site**
3/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed at wait station.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Observed raw fish over unwashed produce in chefs WIC. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on cookline.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Observed in banquet kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Observed at service drink station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of pinkish mold-like substance/slime. Observed in banquet kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Observed in bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
9/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Under microwave in front prep area
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils in prep area
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal beg under prep area next to coffee beans **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 3 door reach in cooler in prep area
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Cakes in prep area chest freezer
  • High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Found at 100 ppm too low,don't use until fixed.set up the 3 compartment sink for manual wash
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw fish and raw scallops over cooked onions in 2 door reach in cooler HORIZON in prep area Raw steak over blue cheese in 3 door reach in cooler in prep area BEVERAGE AIR
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken over raw scallops **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine found at more than 200 ppm too strong
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. 2 doors M3 in prep area
4/10/2013Routine - 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. in steam table attched bucket with spoons not inverted.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth.6 strawberries.voulntry discarded .
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. 2 door glass cooler/salad/cakes cooler.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. blue cleaner next to ice cream station. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket with food residue build up .
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.next to hand wash sink by drynstorage area.
9/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - observed dishwasher not meeting the required minimum of 200 ppm quent. corrected on site.
6/23/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. missing tile on kitchen floor between walk in freezer #6 and 2 compartment prep sink.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in reach in cooler on cook line
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. throughout bar
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. in bar
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed dented can of mashed potatoes in stockroom Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler # 4 floor.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. in walk in cooler # 4
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, icecream cakes in walk in freezer # 6
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. walk in cooler # 3
7/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. in bar
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. restrooms
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. in bar
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler and freezer floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. produce in walk in cooler # 6
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. between bar and BBQ station
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. in bar
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, next to vulcan stove
5/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. walk in cooler # 1
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.; poultry , beef in walk in cooler # 2 Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. in bar
11/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. in bar
  • Critical. Observed no backflow preventer at a hose bibb in kitchen next to stove
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. keys on food preparation table in kitchen
7/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans, tomatoes in stockroom Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. in wic # 4 Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar in kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour in stockroom
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. build up of ice on fan motor in wic # 5
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in wif Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in wic # 4 & 5 Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in wic # 3 Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.in wif # 6 Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in wic #4 Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in wic # 3 Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. scoop in flour
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop next to ice machine
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler. # 5 Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, rice and sugar containers in kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.plates in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed no backflow preventer at a hose bibb outside next to hotwater heater.
  • Critical. Observed no backflow preventerat a hose bibb in kitchen next to foods preparation sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. in kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease, light shield in kitchen next to wif # 6 Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in prep area Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. throughout
  • Critical. Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. dishwasher Repeat Violation.
3/10/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. tomatoe in stockroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. in wic # 4
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar in kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in wif Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. produce in wic # 4 & 5
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.in wic # 3
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. flour in wif # 6
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in wic # 4
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in wic # 3
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. in bar
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler. # 5
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. racks in oven
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. rice and sugar containor in kitchen
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. in bar
  • Critical. Observed no backflow preventer at a hose bibb. in kitchen next to foods preparation sink and next to ice machine
  • Critical. Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. in bar
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.in kitchen
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. light shield in kitchen next to wif # 6
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in prep area
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination. Hammer in wif #6 next to open containor of flour
  • Critical. Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. dishwasher
10/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/2/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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