Lucille's American Cafe, 2250 Weston Rd, Weston, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LUCILLE'S AMERICAN CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2250 Weston Rd, Weston, FL 33326
License #: 1618879
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 09/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance. Celine tiles throughout kitchen.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal inserts
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in flour container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.in kitchen
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. True cooler on cook line.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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. Chicken in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
09/18/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Ribs 54°F, Pot Pie 53°F, Fish 51°F, Hamburger 54°F.Unit Turned Colder. corrective Action Taken by the Operator.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.Soups in Cooler , Holding 24-48 Hours Still Temped at 43-45°F.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Service Area . **Corrected On-Site**
3/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. Scoop for Potato chips.
  • Basic - Interior of ice machine with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.kitchen area.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. In WIC.
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
  • Basic - Packaged food labeled improperly or incompletely and does not comply with Federal Standards of Identity. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • 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. Brown Sugar.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Chicken over Roast Beef
  • High Priority - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
11/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed on equipment in food prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. Observed near tilt skillet. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed near tilt skillet. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Operator reset booster heater. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
5/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner, observed pots not inverted under table in food prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface on storage shelf next to office where plates are stacked.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of debris substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Food prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
2/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning.hood
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
7/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice machine.
  • Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor.hood
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Critical - Food storage container for potentially hazardous food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling.cookline salad station
  • Critical - Food storage container for potentially hazardous food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling.shake station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
4/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning.hood
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.chipped plates Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.cookline
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.pear halves ,diced tomatoes,oranges Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
12/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reachin shelves rusted and peeling
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Non-prewrapped utensils not properly presented. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.tomato puree Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.underside salamander
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.chicken basts Corrected On Site.81 degrees
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.back door
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
3/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.chipped plates Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.straws
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.dry storage
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date. Corrected On Site.reference #
12/28/2010Routine - 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. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.chipped plates Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.walkin shelves rusted
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repairlid to chest freezer
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
8/31/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.strawberry topping Corrected On Site.
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.onions 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 gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.reachin freezer
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repairchest freezer d
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.walkin
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.prep table area
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
5/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.strawberry topping
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.platters
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Light not functioning.hood
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date. Corrected On Site.
12/21/2009Routine - 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.
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
8/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/30/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/2/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/15/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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