Waves Bar & Grill, 321 N Ft Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WAVES BAR & GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 321 N Ft Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
License #: 1622326
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 6/26/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor placed bucket on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade paper towels used for food storage - direct contact with food. Inside Rice container, underneath raw fish in sushi display.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Snow crabs covered cooked at 11:30 am , 47°F at 3:00pm. uncovered the snow crabs **Corrected On-Site**
6/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In cooler at back side of sushi bar.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Turkey at 50°F, added ice to cool down to 41°F.
  • High Priority - Raw fish cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grouper 50°F, placed ice on grouper to lower temperature to 41°F.
1/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Wiping cloth container stored inside sink. **Corrected On-Site**
2/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar/ Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. cookline cooler/
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board at cookline .
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.cookline coolers.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, lid tp ice machine broken
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. cell phone in prep area
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. melon at 62 degrees under no temperature control in servers area. ice added. must discard within 4 hours , from leaving temperature control . 2 hours left. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
9/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. inside bar
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 200 ppm.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving by 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted wire shelving at cookline cooler.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. at soda box storage room
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cooked onions, cheese, sour cream, melon and eggs at 48 degrees at cookline flip top cooler. Corrected On Site.Added ice to food level. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE DISCARDED WITHIN 4 HOURS OF LEAVING TEMPERATURE CONTROL.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. bar cooler
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. posted advisories on bar counter not visible to customers having table service .
3/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. at inside bar. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. knives stored in gap between equipment . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board at prep line.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. obstructed by sanitizer bucket . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusted shelving at outside bar cooler.
10/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Ceiling tile missing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board at cookline .
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. cooler in server's station . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cheese. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. outside dining area. Corrected On Site.
3/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. knife stored in gap between tables. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area. server's station area. Corrected On Site. removed.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 200 ppm at bar.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. cell phone on prep table . Corrected On Site.
9/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/8/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. spice container
  • Critical. Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. grouper used for ceviche This violation must be corrected by : 4/5/10.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ranch dressing and sour cream at 50 degrees at cookline cooler. Corrected On Site. discarded voluntarily .
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. at spice container
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area. by soda machine /ice bin
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm at bar
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.bar
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. cell phone
2/5/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. knife stored in gap between tables
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. outside bar
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. outside bar
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. AS per plans submitted vinyl roll down curtains which can completely seal the bar from floor to ceiling to keep out environmental contamination must be installed. Repeat Violation.
9/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/14/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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