Cheers, 941 E Cypress Creek Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHEERS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 941 E Cypress Creek Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
License #: 1611839
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 08/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. COOK.
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. SPLASH GUARD NOT INSTALLED BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3 COMP SINK.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. HOTDOGS STORED IN CONTACT WITH RAW GROUND BEEF.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. CHICKEN ABOVE BEEF IN REFRIGERATOR.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. BENEATH 3 COMP SINK.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. AT BAR.
  • Intermediate - Establishment advertised grouper on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. COD SERVED AS "GROUPER FINGERS." **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. HOTDOGS.
08/21/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. 3 COMP SINK.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 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 - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. HALF and HALF. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. MOP BUCKET.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. BOTTLE STORAGE.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun holster soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
3/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. BOTTOM OF REACH IN BEER COOLER.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. PER EMPLOYEE, BARE HANDS USED TO DISPENSE GARNISHES TO BAR DRINKS. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer _ not all products commercially packaged. RAW CHICKEN ABOVE FRIES. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. FOR HAPPY HOUR BUFFET.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
10/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at 3 compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach in kitchen
4/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. seasoning in kitchen
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. sauce in reach in cooler
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
10/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. throughout kitchen
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in cooler
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. in males restrooms
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. in bar
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. sauce in reach in cooler
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
5/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/3/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, blocked by drying utensils.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, bar.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 02/01/12.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin, bar.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster, bar 2.
11/30/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. CONTAINERS IN SINK
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. unused bar
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. 1/09
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. KITCHEN
  • Critical - Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair CANOPENER BASE RUSTED AND SOILED
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. bar
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. FAUCET HANDWASHING SINK KITCHEN LEAKING
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/3/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Wholesome, sound condition
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Facilities to maintain product temperature
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Critical. Water source safe, hot and cold under pressure
7/2/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 45-36-2 Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
11/6/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit reach in coolers 46 and 48 degree.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures reachin coolers.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair door on reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits cutting boards are stained.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface hws at bar.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law in bottom of front deli cooler.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food matches on prep table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only. exit door east side.
11/5/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area. 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. baine marie must be replaced
  • Critical. Observed debris on 1 soda dispensing nozzles at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched kitchen in basket.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory bar . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust light lenses.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle bar. Corrected On Site.
7/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/17/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/26/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/16/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/15/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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