Waxy O'connors, 1095 Se 17 St Causeway, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WAXY O'CONNORS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1095 Se 17 St Causeway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
License #: 1618374
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 10/09/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
10/09/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Bottled water, Bar **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Roast Pork, Roast Beef, walk In Cooler **Warning**
08/05/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's room
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
5/15/2014Complaint FullInspection 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.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
2/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/26/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Observed: Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Observed: Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Observed: Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Observed: Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Observed: Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Observed: Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Observed: Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Observed: Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Observed: Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - Observed: Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
9/26/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
9/26/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
3/13/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
9/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed hole in ceiling.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - NO HANDWASHING SIGN PROVIDED AT A HANDSINK USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. RESTROOMS AND BAR.
  • OBSERVED ATTACHED EQUIPMENT SOILED WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. HOOD FILTERS
  • OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, DUST OR DIRT ON NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE. SHELVES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN
  • Critical - OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR. CARROTS WALK IN COOLER. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • Critical - OBSERVED HANDWASH SINK USED FOR PURPOSE OTHER THAN HANDWASHING. BAR AREA USED AS STORAGE. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • Critical - OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACHIN COOLER SOILED WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD RESIDUE. REACHIN NEXT TO DISH MACHINE.
4/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.BAR
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.BULK FOODS
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.BAR
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.OVEN AND GRILL
  • Waste line at soda gun holster. OVER FOOD ICE BAR
10/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. cooks area reach in
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. wheat flour
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cooks area
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. cooks 2
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. back door Repeat Violation.
12/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans tomatoes, noodles.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name flour, sugar.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures RIC across from cookline.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler salad station.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on the inside lid of the reach-in cooler,salad station.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits grll area and oven.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue across from cookline.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster behind bar.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable hole by drain in dry storage.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
8/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.corned ceef
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.chipped plates
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.plates
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.cracked
  • Light not functioning.hood
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.out back door
3/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 36-12-1 Floors not constructed easily cleanable. external dry food storage room
  • Violation: 37-09-1 Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. external dry food storage room
10/27/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chicken salad in reachin cooler under salad prep table
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. potatoe salad in reachin cooler under salad prep table
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. tuna salad in reachin cooler under salad table
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. white flour and brown flour next to walkin cooler
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. potatoes stored in dry food storage area in rear exit
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. raw steak over raw cod and snapper fillets
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. salads in salad fliptop reachin cooler
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. knife at salad prep table
  • Observed scoop with handle in contact with tuna fish in salad prep table
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. in reachin cooler next to handwash sink in kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. bar
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces not cleaned between uses with fruits and vegetables and potentially hazardous foods. potatoe slicer in dry food storage area
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. bucket in handwash sink next to deep fryer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. bucket in handwash sink next to deep fryer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. external dry food storage room
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. bar area under 3 compartment sink
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. external dry food storage room
  • Observed clean linens soiled with food residue. wiping clothes
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 10/24/2009.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 10/24/2009.
8/24/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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