Paradise Diner, 560 S Dixie Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PARADISE DINER
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 560 S Dixie Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL 33060
License #: 1618656
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 2/4/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. ... walk.in.cooler and reach in coolers in disrepair.
  • 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 - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. ... Class K portable extinguisher in kitchen is not mounted.
2/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. ... Exteriors, especially tops, of kitchen equipment and appliances.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. ... Interiors of working and non working units.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. ... ... Consumer Advisory is printed on menu but without a symbol preceding it and the same symbol preceding each applicable menu item ... ... CONSUMER.ADVISORY.Consumption.of.raw.or.undercooked.beef,eggs,seafood,pork,or.poultry.may.increase.your.risk.of.foodborne.illness,especially.if.you.have.decreased.immunities.and/or.certain.medical.conditions.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
7/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Inside of a chest freezer.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • High Priority - Produce with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Tomatoes in a reach-in freezer.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Deli ham , feta cheese, sausage gravy , potatoes in the walk - in cooler
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled under the 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
3/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. uncovered egg whites are stored under a dripping fan blade guard in a reachin cooler on the cooks line.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Behind the front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Unused bainmarie cooler on the cooks line.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives in the kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. Above the steamtable in the kitchen.
10/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reachin cooler on the cook's line.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Side by side refrigerator.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. In the kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Black microwave on the cook's line.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Front counter
5/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Upright reachin cooler in the kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. 2 Adult roaches in the kitchen under a convection oven. Corrected On Site by disposing.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Turkey, sausage gravy and stew in the walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked rood in the walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
1/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Fan blade guard in 2 door reachin cooler on cook's line.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On the side of the unused black oven in the kitchen .
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Water leaking in through vent in kitchen during rain.
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. Throughout kitchen
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Both in kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Inside of unused bainmarie cooler on cook's line.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Mens' bathroom has ceiling leak.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Unused or broken equipment.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Green peppers, operator discarded. Corrected On Site.
7/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 10 ppm. Note: Do not use this Dishwash machine until able to sanitize properly. Until then use 3 compartment sink to sanitize instead.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelfs.
  • Observed build-up of dust with mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. fan guard of reach-in cooler.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. water damage stains on ceiling. throughout frontline/dining areas.
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. several on cookline. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed grease/debris accumulated under cooking equipment, coolers, prep tables. cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. bowl used to dispense cooked potatoes. cookline reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only. emergency exit in dining room by kitchen door locked. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. clear liquid in spraybottle in dishwash area. Corrected On Site.
2/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when changing gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. cookline reach-in cooler
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. several kitchen, dishwash area, storage area shelfs
  • Observed clean utensils stored in dirty drawer. drawer under prep table by mid cookline under spicerack
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. window in dishwash room. no glass or screen
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. backdoor with gap on top
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under tables, shelfs, coolers
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease/debris . throughout
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. sanitizer bucket. 200 ppm chlorine Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. unused/non functioning cooling units /nreach-icoolers in kitchen
8/12/2010Routine - 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. turkey Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked veggies . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour container in dry storage . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 62 degrees- butter in servers station , 54 degrees - butter at cookline, raw shell eggs under no temperature control next to stove not maintained at an air ambient temperature of 45 degrees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. several coolers at cookline not working. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. raw chicken over raw beef at chest freezer .
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw ground beef over cooked turkey at walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over cooked beef at chest freezer .
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walkin cooler
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving at walkin cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusted shelving on table in dishwashing area.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusted shelving on table by 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, seat covers in dining room area booths riped and torn
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, broken/ cracked mirror in men's restroom .
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, walkin freezer door in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board at cookline
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. interior of oven soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue. throughout
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. inside of walkin cooler door.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of ice machine
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.soiled shelving throughout kitchen , prep area, dishwashing and storage areas. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. gaskets on coolers throughout kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. top of oven soiled
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. fans throughout kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. garbage can at cookline heavily soiled.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on kitchen entry door by 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks or shelving .
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. low water pressure at hot water line at 3 compartment sink
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. 3 compartment sink leaking Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Ceiling tile missing. by restrooms
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris, dust or dirt. throughout .
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. by dry storage area Repeat Violation.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. metal sheeting on wall in disrepair .
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. hood vents dusty Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. under hood. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. purse in food prep area
2/19/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. Nothing dated
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Walk in and cookline nothing dated
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Walk in cooler and cookline nothing dated
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Microwave and toaster next to unprotected handsink
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Many items all coolers
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Walk in
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cookline surfaces
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair Several pieces of equipment
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Fan covers walk in coolers
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Cookline equipment Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up. walk in
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Repeat Violation.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. 3 compartment sink Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. under 3 compartment sink Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. back storeroom Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. several sections Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. By cookline
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cookline
10/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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