BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – Below is a list of places that were inspected last week and ordered shut by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
All the places mentioned were allowed to re-open following an ordered cleanup and re-inspection.
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***CARROT EXPRESS
1732 MAIN STREET
WESTON
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 6/28/23
14 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 3 live flying insects landing on wall in dishwashing area.”
“Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. -Observed sewage backing up through floor in cook line and dishwashing area drains. No barrier or door separate these areas.”
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cooked quinoa (50F - Cold Holding); peas (47F - Cold Holding) all items were placed in unit from yesterday. None of the above mentioned food items has been removed from unit.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cooked quinoa (50F - Cold Holding); peas (47F - Cold Holding) all items were placed in unit from yesterday. None of the above mentioned food items has been removed from unit. See stop sale.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense cooked quinoa. Repeat Violation.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed quinoa hot held at 104 degrees Fahrenheit in kitchen. Per operator, item placed in unit 3.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator reheat item to 173°F.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade.”
“Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with various produces stored on floor at front line area. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor.”
“Hand wash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. -Observed a food container stored inside hand wash sink at front line.”
“No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.”
“No soap provided at hand wash sink at front line.”
***ATLANTIC PHO
5408 WEST ATLANTIC BLVD.
MARGATE
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 6/29/23
23 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -Observed 23 rodent droppings on top of dishwashing machine. No walls or barriers separating dishwashing area from cook line. -Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings throughout dry storage areas. -Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings in wait station.”
“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 3 live flying insects landing on in-use food preparation table on cook line . -Observed approximately 20 live flying insects landing on bag with onions in dry storage area. Repeat Violation.”
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine. Repeat Violation.”
“Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Observed containers with beef soups at 47-48°F in walk in cooler. Per operator, soups cooked and placed in unit on 06/28/2023. During such time , soups did not removed from walk in cooler. Soups did not cooled from 135°F to 41°F in a total of 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. See stop sale. Observed containers with beef soups at 47-48°F in walk in cooler. Per operator, soups cooked and placed in unit on 06/28/2023. During such time , soups did not removed from walk in cooler. Soups did not cooled from 135°F to 41°F in a total of 6 hours.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on on walls throughout kitchen.”
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw chicken wings stored over salad in walk-in cooler.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked pork cold held at 44 degrees Fahrenheit in flip top cooler. Per operator, item placed in unit 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on item for quick.”
“Food being cooled by non-approved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -Observed containers with soups covered while cooking in walk-in cooler. Evidence by condensation on lids. After 6 hours, soups temps at 47-48°F.”
“Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Observed accumulation of soiled residue buildup on reach in coolers doors.”
“Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup underneath cooking equipment and floor throughout kitchen.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup and grease buildup on shelves underneath food preparation tables throughout kitchen.”
“Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.”
“Dish machine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dish machine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dish machine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -Observed chlorine sanitizer at dishwashing machine at 00 ppm.”
“Hand wash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. -Observed a food container stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation.”
“Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.”
***FLAMES RAMBLEWOOD DINER
8203 WEST ATLANTIC BLVD.
CORAL SPRINGS
ORDERED SHUT 6/29/23
3 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under front counter in dining room. Roach exterminated. Area cleaned and sanitized 4 live roaches inside of unused ice cream freezer on front line in kitchen. Ice cream freezer removed from building. Approximately 5 live roaches inside bin containing packages of dried pasta on dry storage shelf in kitchen. Bin removed from building.”
“Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches under front counter in dining room.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line prep table, hash brown potatoes (70F - Cold Holding). Item being held at room temperature to be used to order. Item returned to refrigerator to chill and cold hold.”
***DONNA’S CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
2145 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
CORAL SPRINGS
ORDERED SHUT 6/29/23
2 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 10 live roaches on the floor at the back door in the kitchen Approximately 5 live roaches under reach in cooler in kitchen.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front counter hot holding box, jerk chicken (105F - Hot Holding); fried chicken (115F - Hot Holding). Items in box less than 2 hours. Items reheating to 165°F to hot hold. Repeat Violation.”
***A TACO BY DIVINO/CEVICHES BY DIVINO
15651 SHERIDAN STREET
DAVIE
ORDERED SHUT 6/27/23
7 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Front counter ceviche cold holding unit- observed approximately 20 live flying insects at hand washing sink. -observed approximately 15 live flying insects flying over cold holding unit and landing on cutting board. Bar- observed approximately 25 live flying insects flying around and landing on cutting board, inside ice bin and landing on syrup containers squeeze bottles. See Stop Sale. Dish area-observed approximately 10 live flies flying over trash can and dirty dishes. -dish area- observed approximately 20 live flying insects flying over and landing on clean utensils. -dry storage shelf- observed 5 live flying insects flying around single service napkins.”
“Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Bar- observed approximately 25 live flying insects flying around and landing on cutting board, inside ice bin and landing on syrup containers squeeze bottles.”
“Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Front counter at cold holding unit- observed spray bottle of Hot Shot insecticide on shelf at register.”