Boston Market, 1500 S Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Boston Market
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1500 S Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-2622
License #: 1616663
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 09/05/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cup lids,
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.kitchen
09/05/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Urinal not flushing/functioning properly. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Ice **Corrected On-Site**
12/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Hole in wall.
6/25/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
3/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
8/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/31/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training is expired.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Bottom left.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin at soda machine .
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Dark meat chicken in hot hold on front line.
5/17/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen 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 residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. walk in cooler shelves
11/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. food particles in sink in front area Corrected On Site. and cloth in sink in kitchen area Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
12/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit dressing and cheese 50 degrees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit raw chickens 46 degrees WIC. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures RIC.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor WIC potatoes. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair steamer.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
7/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Facilities to maintain product temperature
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
10/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Facilities to maintain product temperature
8/14/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cold holding display cooler located at front counter
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. boxes of potatoes in walkin cooler located in rear kitchen area
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chopped veggies in walkin cooler located in rear kitchen
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area. ritz bottle soda in walkin cooler in rear kitchen area
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on potato slicer.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. cup lids at fountain drink counter Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. sponge in handwash sink in food prep area in rear kitchen Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. sponge in handwash sink located next to dish rack in rear prep area Corrected On Site.
7/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/28/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 8/12/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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