Pillars At New River Sound (The), 111 N Birch Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: PILLARS AT NEW RIVER SOUND (THE)
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 111 N Birch Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
License #: 1619813
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.wet cloth used in container with cleaned and cut Fennel. Took the cloth out of container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at restroom in the lobby
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Mashed potatoes at 47°F cooled over night
  • 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. Primed line **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cilantro and baby greens in stainless 2 door refrigerator at entrance to kitchen on the right. Placed chicken on the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Mashed Potatoes 47°F.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service on Breakfast Menu .
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
10/06/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.in two door stainless steel refrigerator .
  • Basic - Silverware, dishes and utensils dried with a towel/cloth.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water filling station.
3/27/2014Routine - 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. Cup of coffee. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in freezer croissant dough.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
10/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Ribeye above Seafood. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.At mob sink.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
4/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. sheet pans on floor next stove. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. boxes of cereal/corn flakes in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
9/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. broken tiles near kitchen back door.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. obstructed by tray in bar.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. gaskets soiled at white WHIRLPOL cooler.
  • Critical - Observed interior and exterior of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of debris . coolers in outside bar area.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.TRUE FREEZER .
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. takeout containers not properly inverted in spice storage shelving area.
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. lizard in bar area.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. missing on breakfast menu. Corrected On Site.
3/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. handwash sink at inside bar
  • Violation: 37-07-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. by dishwashing machine area.
12/15/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. bathroom near inside bar.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. handwash sink at inside bar
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 12/12/11.
  • Observed build-up of debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. gaskets at outside bar coolers .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. interior of handwash sink at inside bar soiled.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used as dump sink at inside bar.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled . Whirlpool cooler by cookline .
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled. at cooler in outside bar area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. by dishwashing machine area.
10/12/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. rolling table by cookline .
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. oil
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards at prep cooler.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. WHIRLPOL freezer .
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. backdoor.
4/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over bread at TRUE FREEZER .
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.bar.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar.
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. kitchen backdoor not tight fitting on sealing
  • Violation: 37-18-1 Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers. by kitchen backdoor .
1/10/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. oil bottle
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over bread at TRUE FREEZER .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving by backdoor soiled.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. gaskets soiled at Whirlpool freezer .
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.bar.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. kitchen backdoor not tight fitting on sealing
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. by coffee station in kitchen .
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers. by kitchen backdoor .
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. kitchen going thru remodel . This violation must be corrected by : 12/18/10.
10/18/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fish at 47 degrees , scallops at 46 degrees , shrimp at 46 degrees , cheese at 48 degrees , butter at 51 degrees , beef at 49 degrees . all foods stored in reachin flip top cooler at cookline . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reachin flip top cooler at cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs over juices and fish over soup at reachin coolers in food storage room . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair , exterior of white whirlpol cooler rusted
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board at cookline cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of white whirlpol cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. gaskets at white whirlpol cooler.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. chest freezer
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. pitchers not inverted in dry storage shelving
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. near cookline area in kitchen
  • Observed hole in ceiling. by dry storage shelving
3/31/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. small cooler in kitchen
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over sauces and veggies at true refrigerator
9/18/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. chicken, tuna salad at true refrigerator .
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. rotten tomatoes stored above prep cooler
  • Critical. No tag on fresh shellfish. clams in chest freezer
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. oil bottle
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. meatballs at 62 degrees , beef 62 degrees , potatoes 64 degrees , half/half 65 degrees , sauces at 61 degrees , prosciutto at 64 degrees , cooked mushroom at 63 degrees , cheese at 64 degrees , fish at 62 degrees , shrimp at 64 degrees , scallops at 66 degrees,ribs at 64 degrees at reachin cooler at cookline . This violation must be corrected by : 9/18/09.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. soups at 50 degrees , cheeses at 52 degrees and sauces at 50 degrees at small cooler in kitchen This violation must be corrected by : 9/18/09.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. both coolers in kitchen area This violation must be corrected by : 9/18/09.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. small cooler in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods . raw chicken over beef , bread at True Freezer
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over sauces and veggies at true refrigerator
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw lobster over bread at True freezer
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. salt/pepper and flour containers
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board at prep cooler and at window by 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. storage drawers by chest freezer .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving in drink storage ares
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. chest freezer
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.kitchen
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in kitchen area and soda storage area
  • Observed hole in ceiling. by drink storage area
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in cooler storage room area
9/17/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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