Below is a list of places that were inspected by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation last week in South Florida.
Some places were ordered shut, while others were warned and require a follow-up inspection.
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The department has discretion on which establishments are ordered shut and which are not, and it should NOT be that way.
Many of the places have very similar violations, if not the same, but the penalties are different due to a lack of standardization in the process.
All the places that were ordered shut were allowed to re-open following an ordered cleanup and re-inspection .
***WAFFLE HOUSE
4689 SW 148TH AVENUE
SOUTHWEST RANCHES
ORDERED SHUT 2/24/23
11 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -front counter- observed 3 live flying insects flying over soda and juice dispenser. - front counter- observed 3 live flying insects flying over ice dispenser. - front counter- observed 4 live flying insects flying over coffee machine and trash can. Front counter- observed 3 live flying insects flying over sliced tomatoes and sautéed mushrooms on cold holding unit. - main kitchen bread rack across from prep sink- observed 3 live flying insects flying over bread on bread rack. Bread was inside original packaging. - dining area men restroom door- observed 4 live flying insects flying around men restroom entrance door. Front counter speed rack with syrup- observed 1 live flying insects flying over syrup dispenser bottles. - main kitchen prep table across from 3 compartment sink- observed approximately 8 live flying insects flying over and landing on open case of whipped cream spread and Togo containers. Togo containers was inside original packaging. -front counter high temperature dish machine-observed 3 live flying insects flying around clean dishes.”
“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. Front counter Delfield reach in cooler- observed chocolate milk 46 degrees F. Operator stated chocolate milk was inside reach in cooler since 02/23/2023 2p.m. and hasn’t been moved.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter Delfield reach in cooler- observed chocolate milk 46 degrees F. Operator stated chocolate milk was inside reach in cooler since 02/23/2023 2 p.m.. and hasn’t been moved.”
“Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Front counter reach in cooler behind register- observed raw chicken being stored over raw NY Strip. Operator stored raw chicken underneath raw NY Strip.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with mold like substance at 3 compartment sink. - observed walls soiled at front counter juice and soda machine. -observed walls soiled at front counter cold holding unit. -front counter wall underneath dish machine- observed mold like substance, wall soiled with food debris underneath dish machine.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front counter speed rack at coffee machine- observed dust and debris on speed cart.”
“No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.”
***HUMMUS ACHLA
10143 WEST OAKLAND PARK BLVD.
SUNRISE
ORDERED SHUT 2/21/23
20 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5 live flies flying around prep station located in kitchen area on clean sanitized pots and pan below prep table. Observed approximately 12 live flies flying around mop sink area next to 3 compartment sink landing on areas of 3 compartment sink, walls at mop sink, and racks above 3 compartment sink. Observed 2 live flies on clean sanitized pans on racks with pans air drying in 3 compartment area next to prep station. Observed 1 live fly on hand washing soap dispenser located beside prep table in kitchen prep area. Observed 1 live fly on prep table located in kitchen area next to standing reach in freezer located in kitchen prep area.. Observed 5 live flies flying around wall area next to standing freezer landing on shelves with dry storage catering lids and sealed single service to go forks, spoons and knives Observed 1 live fly flying around cutting board landing on onion on cutting board.”
“Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 3 dead flies on interior base of standing freezer located next to prep table in kitchen prep area.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with grooves no longer cleanable.”
“Observed Hand-wash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. As a dump sink and a prep sink to catch pitcher of water for cooking rice.”
“Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.”
***BAR-B-QUE RIBS CHICKEN & JERK SHACK
12101 NW 27TH AVENUE
MIAMI
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
INSPECTION DATE 2/22/23
24 VIOLATIONS FOUND
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION REQUIRED
“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5 flying insects flying in air at preparation room. Observed 1 flying insect land on knife and 3 flying insects land on cutting board. Employee washed, rinsed and sanitized knife and cutting board.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed turkey wings (131F - Hot Holding) at hot holding cabinet at cook line. As per employee, approximately 2 hours. Observed beef gravy (110F - Hot Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per employee, for approximately 1 hour. Advised employee to reheat items to 165F.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust at cook line. Observed wall soiled with black substance at preparation room.”
“Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed door at preparation room open during inspection.”
“Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dish machine. Observed no chlorine test kit available.”
“No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to food borne illnesses.”
“Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed food employee unaware of how to calibrate probe thermometer.”
“Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10-1-2022. Repeat Violation.”
***WINGMASTERS
934 TRUMAN AVENUE
KEY WEST
INSPECTION DATE 2/21/23
14 VIOLATIONS FOUND
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION REQUIRED
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches crawling on the wall next to the 3 compartment sink and 1 live roach on the floor of the kitchen area.”
“No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/ware washing machine or wiping cloths. Observed operator uses chlorine and he has test for quat.”
“No soap provided at hand wash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the front counter. Operator provided soap.”
***JUICE TO U
2101 NW 3RD STREET
POMPANO BEACH
INSPECTION DATE 2/23/23
13 VIOLATIONS FOUND
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION REQUIRED
“Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 1 pint of moldy strawberries stored in walk-in cooler. Operator discarded.”
“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1) Observed approximately 7 live small flying insects flying around food prep table in kitchen, not landing. 2) Observed 2 live small flying insects landing on plug hanging over food prep table in kitchen.”
“Insect control device installed over food preparation area. 1) Observed bug zapper plugged in next to blender at front counter. Advised operator to remove. Corrective Action Taken 2) Observed bug zapper stored on prep table next to juicers.”
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine in kitchen. Advised employee to clean and sanitize.”
“Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual ware washing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quat sanitizer in three compartment sink at 100ppm. Employee corrected to 200ppm.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed at steam table black beans (93-105°F - Reheating) since 8:00am, at 9:40am; quinoa (94°F - Reheating)since8:00am, at 9:40am; lentils (87-93°F - Reheating)since 8:00am, at 9:40am. At this rate, foods will not reach 165°F within two hours. Advised operator to reheat foods to 165°F in oven. Repeat Violation.”
“Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch cell phone, touch wallet, and then return to handle food without washing hands and changing gloves. Educated employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands.”
“Hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blender pitcher stored in hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed.”
“No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.”
***SUPER AREPA PEMBROKE PINES
15801 PINES BLVD.
PEMBROKE PINES
INSPECTION DATE 2/23/23
10 VIOLATIONS FOUND
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION REQUIRED
“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects by end of dishwasher room, outside of kitchen, not food contact, employee killed both flying insects, cleaned and sanitized area. Repeat Violation.”
“No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.”
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Buildup of food debris, a grease and soil. End of dishwasher area , by gas station door.”
***CARL’S SEAFOOD TAMARAC
7401 NW 57TH STREET
TAMARAC
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
INSPECTION DATE 2/21/23
14 VIOLATIONS FOUND
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION REQUIRED
“Food contaminated by flying insects . Observed 2 live flying insects landing on container with prep carrots. See stop sale.”
“Food placed in soiled container/equipment. -Observed raw rice pastored in dirty containers. -Observed bone fragments in container with raw rice . See stop sale.”
“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on container with prep carrots. See stop sale.”
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw fish stored over cooked peas in refrigerator.”
“Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed bone fragments in container with raw rice.”
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken cold held at 46-51°F in Traulsen refrigerator. Chicken stored in refrigerator from yesterday.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation soiled residue buildup on shelf underneath prep table. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on Traulsen refrigerator gasket. -Observed accumulation of grease buildup on deep fryer.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -At 10.00 a.m. Observed oxtail hot held in oven at 112 degrees Fahrenheit. As per operator, item placed in unit at 7.00 a.m. . Advice operator to reheat item to 191°F and place in steam table. At 10:15, observed ackee and fish hot held at 108°F at front line. As per operator, items placed in unit at 8:15 a.m.. Operator to reheat item 182°F.”