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5TH ELEMENT INDIAN GRILL

1325 S POWERLINE RD, POMPANO BEACH · Broward County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored above cooked potatoes in left side cook line flip top cooler. Operator reorganized
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle soiled wiping cloth with bare hands then proceed to put on gloves and handle packaged food. Instructed employee to remove gloves and wash hands
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of vehicle power steering fluid stored on shelf with dry storage items, above prep table, operator removed and discarded
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. In use dish machine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Instructed operator to change sanitizer and prime. Retested dish machine at 100ppm chlorine
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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CAFE ROMA ITALY

1 E BROWARD BLVD #108, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front counter, croquettes (115F - Hot Holding); empanadas (128F - Hot Holding); egg and cheese sandwich (128F - Hot Holding). The items were not prepped or portioned today. They were placed in the holding unit less than 2 hours ago. The temperature was increased on the unit to reheat the food to 165F to hot hold.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, raw portioned ground beef was stored over packaged cheese. The ground beef was moved
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In the bin of flour, the scoop was upside down in the flour. The scoop was corrected.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At the pizza station, a spray bottle of water was not labeled. The bottle was labeled

MAINLAND CHINA BISTRO

2445 N UNIVERSITY DR, CORAL SPRINGS · Broward County

Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Kitchen sanitizer bucket reading 200ppm chlorine. Employee remade to proper 100 chlorine.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In right fliptop bottom cooler, pooled raw shell eggs on shelf above open can of ketchup. Employee rearranged to properly separate.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, portioned raw beef on top of portioned cooked pork. Employee began to rearrange.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of glass cleaner on counter by boba machine in Tiger Sugar. Employee moved bottle to,floor.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in pump,spray bottle under hand sink in prep area. Employee marked as degreaser.
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7679 N SR 7, PARKLAND · Broward County

Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked chicken (70F - Cooling) left on counter to cool. Chef moved to walk in cooler
Food stored on floor. Boxes of frozen chicken on the floor in the walk in freezer. Employee picked up box.

TAJ EXPRESS INDIAN CUISINE INC

1320 NW BOCA RATON BLVD, BOCA RATON · Broward County

Non-food grade "thank you"bags used in direct contact with cooked chicken. Advised Operator to use only food-grade bags/containers for food storage.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 6 rodent droppings in kitchen under upright double door freezer. Approximately 3 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor under make top/lowboy reach in cooler. Approximately 2 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor of hallway and ware washing area. Advised Operator to remove rodent droppings, clean/sanitize areas.
Tracking powder pesticide used inside through establishment. Blue chemical pesticide tracking powder along all cove molding/baseboard/floor wall junction in kitchen/preparation/storage area. Advised Operator to remove, clean/sanitize areas.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk-in cooler; cooked onion sauce (44F - Cooling); cooked chickpeas (44F - Cooling). Operator stated items cooked yesterday, cooling overnight in full, deep containers tightly covered with lids, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. At walk-in cooler; cooked onion sauce (44F - Cooling); cooked chickpeas (44F - Cooling). Operator stated items cooked yesterday, cooling overnight in full, deep containers tightly covered with lids, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
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FUOCO E FARINA RESTAURANT INC

3804-3806 S OCEAN DR, HOLLYWOOD · Broward County

Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Amparo shabani has no proof of certified food manager training.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at front counter soiled with mold like substance.

MBS CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT AND BAKERY INC

1825 E SAMPLE RD, POMPANO BEACH · Broward County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Observed Spaghetti (61F), cooked beef (61F), rice and beans (61F), cooked corn (61F), and snapper (58F) in walk in cooler, stored overnight in unit per operator. Not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Observed Spaghetti (61F), cooked beef (61F), rice and beans (61F), cooked corn (61F), and snapper (58F) in walk in cooler, stored overnight in unit per operator. Not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Spaghetti in walk in cooler prepared two days ago per operator with no date marking.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils at the cookline in kitchen in Utensil water 114F.
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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

3664 W HILLSBORO BLVD, DEERFIELD BEACH · Broward County

Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Butter not time stamped. Manager stated items was just done less than thirty minutes. Dated butter
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Dishwasher heat disc off by more than 3 degrees
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open beverage cup on prep table. Manager discarded
Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors.

GOLDEN KRUST CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

4861 COCONUT CREEK PKWY, COCONUT CREEK · Broward County

Live, small flying insects found. 1 flying small insect in washing area in kitchen not landing. Operator removed.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed bagged raw cow feet stored in the same container of raw chicken. Operator stored properly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. One door cooler:cheese 49F, per operator in unit over 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Oven : Jerk chicken 94F (HH), curry chicken 124F. 2) Steam table: plantains 139- 124F, cooked cabbage 130-150F, Oaxtail 144F-127F. In unit less than 4 hrs. Observed food stored above fill line. Instructed operator to reheat to. 165F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. One door cooler:cheese 49F, per operator in unit over 4 hours. See stop sale.
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10261 PINES BLVD, PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes at 130F Employee reheated to 175F
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.
Employee eating while preparing food.

1015 NE 26 ST, WILTON MANORS · Broward County

Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of bulk cream cheese mixs and sliced chicken, no date marks. Per operator, 25-36 hours since preparation.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator needs a written plan for holding raw shell eggs at room temperature. Form emailed to Proprietors.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of debris on cooler doors and handles.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of single serve on the floor in storage area and behind front counter.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed drink on food prep counter. Operator removed.
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228 S UNIVERSITY DR, PLANTATION · Broward County

Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

JUST SPOONS SOUL

5201 W BROWARD BLVD, PLANTATION · Broward County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground turkey stored over ready to eat gravy in the left reach in cooler. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat vegetables in the tall cooler in the prep area. Operator stored properly.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator refill the sanitizer bucket then changed gloves but didnt wash their hands. Operator washed hands and changed their gloves.
Ice buildup in large white reach-in freezer.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator corrected to 200ppm.

EARLS KITCHEN + BAR

1002 E LAS OLAS BLVD, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County

Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler, raw beef patties were stored over raw pork. The items were switched.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the bar, cheese stuffed olives (64F - Cold Holding). The olives were stored outside of the refrigerator for less than 1 hour. They were returned to the refrigerator to chill and cold hold. The olives were not prepped or portioned today
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the bar, a spray bottle of sanitizer was not labeled. The bar tender labeled the bottle

WEST PALM COWBOY CLUB

200 CLEMATIS ST STE 101, 2ND FLOOR MEZZANINE, WEST PALM BEACH · Broward County

Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at splitter.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed with one ice machine

BIG DADDY CONCH RESTAURANT AND GRILL

361 NW 27 AVE, POMPANO BEACH · Broward County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored above hot dogs in reach in cooler. Operator reorganized
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steel cleaners, aerosol air fresheners stored with dry storage food items at front counter. Operator properly stored
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice and beans (110F-130F - Hot Holding). Item was cooked approximately 1.5 hours ago and held on top of stove. Operator moved to steam table and retook temperature at 168F Mac and cheese (116F - Hot Holding). Being held in steam table for approximately 1 hour. Steam table turned off. Operator moved to oven and began reheating. Retook temperature at 150F
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Quaternary test kit provided for chlorine sanitizer
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided
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FREDA'S DOMINICAN CUISINE

6868 POWERLINE RD, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (110F - Hot Holding) being held above fill line out of hot liquid. Operator states item has been in steam table less than 1 hour. Operator stirred, turned up steam table and rechecked temperature at 165F
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored above peeled and washed plantains in reach in cooler. Operator reorganized. Raw shell eggs stored above half and half in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf with dry food items. Employee removed
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed and designated low section for employee items only

6815 STIRLING RD, DAVIE · Broward County

Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door by kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees next to triple sinks.

2806 N UNIVERSITY DR, SUNRISE · Broward County

Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door next to triple sinks.
3 Ceiling tile missing in back of the house.

VS NATURAL SIP LLC

4964 PINE ISLAND RD, LAUDERHILL · Broward County

Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

FLORENTINOS ITALIAN CUISINE

2571 SE OCEAN BLVD, STUART · Martin County

Ceiling tile missing.

TWIN DRAGON RESTUARANT

2389 SE OCEAN BLVD, STUART · Martin County

Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

DUE FRATELLI'S PIZZERIA AND RESTAURANT

4272 NE OCEAN BLVD, JENSEN BEACH · Martin County

In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Removed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator provided
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salt .removed

HUTCHINSON SHORES RESORT & SPA

3793 NE OCEAN BLVD, JENSEN BEACH · Martin County

Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed inside walk in cooler: Cooked rice made on 8/18 chipotle sauce made on 8/10 caramelized onions made on 8/18 House made sour cream sauce made on 8/14 Items exceed 7 days after opening/ preparation See stop sale.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed inside walk in cooler: Cooked rice made on 8/18 chipotle sauce made on 8/10 caramelized onions made on 8/18 House made sour cream sauce made on 8/14 Items exceed 7 days after opening/ preparation See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top reach in cooler at expo cook line: cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (45F - Cold Holding) ; garlic and oil (46F - Cold Holding); salsa (45F - Cold Holding) per operator food not prepped or portione$ today, brought from walk in cooler, placed into reach open cooler and left out of temperature for approximately 1 hour Observed operator move foods from cooler, observed repair man working on machine at time of inspection
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple hand washing sinks set up as emergency eyewash stations with eye washing connector attached to faucets in main kitchen
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Per operator 80 seats at restaurant

3027 SW MARTIN DOWNS BLVD, PALM CITY · Martin County

Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At dishwashing area- employee cracked raw handled dirty dishes than proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing their hands - educated operator- employee washed their hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. No time mark for beef and chicken empanadas held under 4 hour time as a public health control- food out past 4.5 hours- see stop sale.
No soap provided at handwash sink by cookline.

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