Blue Moon Diner, 10076 Griffin Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BLUE MOON DINER
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10076 Griffin Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
License #: 1622519
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 07/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
07/15/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 30 Lb Meat Loaf,20Lb Cooked Sausage.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. kitchen RIC: Salmon 60°F, American Cheese 60°F,Ham 60°F,Cooked Sausage 60°F,Chicken 60°F, Jackand Cheddar 60°F, Feta Cheese 60°F, Shrimp 60°F,Diced Beef 60°F,Heavy Cream 60°F.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. 30 Lb Meat Loaf Cooked and Cooled for over 7 Hours., 20 Lb Cooked Sausage Cooled Over Night.Both temped at 59°F in Large Walk in Cooler. Kitchen RIC: smoked Salmon 1Lb, American Cheese 1 Lb, Ham , Cooked a Sausage 2 Lb,Cooked Chicken 2Lbs, Cheddar/ Jack Cheese 2 Lbs,Feta Cheese1 Lb,Shrimp 5 Lb, Swiss Cheese 1 Lb, Diced Beef 2 Lb, Heavy Cream 5 Quarts all temped at 60°F
07/14/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area.Boxes of Produce. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Filled with Disposable Pads and Container Un covered.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. kitchen Area
  • 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 - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.Cell Phone. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear liquids in Plastic Bottles on Kitchen shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food.Bottle of Scrubbing Bubbles. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by Kitchen Equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Utensils in HWS. **Corrected On-Site**
2/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In Both Bath rooms. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10/5/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Cases on walk in cooler and walk in freezer floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls. **Warning**
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Loose dangling pony tail. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler and cookline reach in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In Both Bath rooms. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.WIC **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mushrooms, ham, cheese, liquid eggs and sausage on the open top cookline reach in cooler at 48-50°F. Iced down to 41°F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold cuts, salmon, poultry, beef, eggs, soups, sauces, plant foods and meat loaf on the walk in cooler #1at 47-48°F. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Individually packaged butter at costumer tables at room temperature. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. cook. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pulled eggs in an ice bath at the prep area at 50°F, iced down to 41°F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Touching apron, hat, soiled cloths then engage in food preparation with out changing gloves at the cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Cookline **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping and filing sanitizer buckets on the prep area hand sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. bar. **Warning**
10/4/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/5/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed in kitchen behind and under equipment.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed in kitchen next to ice machine and over machine itself. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed pitcher in rice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's and women's room, also in kitchen next to soda machine.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Observed raw fish in WIC unit 1
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Observed RIC omelette station.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - WIC fan has accumulation of dust.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in WIC unit 2
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Observed ham at 50? operator voluntarily iced down **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Observed unit 1 turkey at46?f left overnight operator turned unit temperature down and called maintenance operator will call to inform if temperature drops within 2 hrs. Inspector will be back in 24 hrs to verify. **Warning**
4/4/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.chipped platters Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.server station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.pinto beans Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.onions walkin Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.glasses Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs that are not clean. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.souffle cups Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.tomato paste Corrected On Site.
9/7/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.plates server station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.soup in walkin 49 degrees Corrected On Site.41 degrees at end of inspection
  • Critical - Label on a food item packaged on-site lacking required information.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.toast Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.lemons Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.cellular phone Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
8/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.salad station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
4/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning.hood Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.cookline
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.sugar Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
3/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.broccoli soup 51 degrees after overnigrt in walkin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.server station Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning.hood
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.dry storage
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.hood and walkin
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.cook touching cooked pancakes--using gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.toast-using tongs Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.no soap used Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.broccoli soup in deep container covered Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.lemons at bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.scoop at bar Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.nt brush,purse at brush Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.broccoli soup Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.dressing in reach in Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.take-outs Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.pancake mix,cornstarch Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.back door
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water.hand sink server station hot Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour Corrected On Site.
11/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.One wi cooler, 1 reach in cooler, cooks line. Provide invoice for repairs 24 upon receive of this notice. Operator trasferred food to other (3) more reach in coolers available and 1 more wi cooler and wi frezer available on site until these 2 units are brought up to code. Corrected On Site. Wi cooler tested 41 F upon inspection .
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.Soup, sauces wi cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.Ladies room, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.Kitchen, see 29.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.Ck all units, replace as needed.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dipperwel, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.No soap, no hot water, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Wi cooler and frezer.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Waitress station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed one employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Sauces, soup, wi cooler #1.See 1b. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.Beef over rte food, wi cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Faucet, handwash sink, kitchen.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Sauces, cold cuts, soups, wi cooler.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.2 gallons of soup, 3 gallons of dressings over 41 F, wi cooler, see 3a, 3d, Corrected On Site.Operator in charge discarded product.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
10/20/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reachin shelves rusted
  • Light not functioning.hood
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.server station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.carrots walkin
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw chicken above produce walkin Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.lids Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.back door
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.salad/dessert
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.cookline
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.back door
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Light not functioning.hood
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
1/7/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.cup without handle used as scoop
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
9/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/21/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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