Cracker Barrel #268, 1960 Nw 150 Ave, Pembroke Pines, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CRACKER BARREL #268
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1960 Nw 150 Ave, Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
License #: 1618815
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 10/02/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.stainless at sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Rubber/plastic/vinyl spatula cracked/chipped. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. It appears the handwash sink is used for other purposes **Corrected On-Site**
10/02/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stainless steel pans near biscuit making area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Hand sink in prep area with black debris in crevices
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Plastic container chipped. Discarded, **Corrected On-Site**
5/30/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty container **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Located in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Ice forming sickles on product
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris on top of interior **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near soup kettles
  • Basic - Rubber/plastic/vinyl spatula cracked/chipped in rear prep area
  • Basic - Wet nesting of stainless containers.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dented cans present, 2 cans apple butter 1 can blackberry cobbler filling stop sale.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Employee cracked eggs without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Bread **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Chicken over dessert in freezer. Informed mgr should the freezer fail for a short time could cost cross contamination
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the service ice machine. Large machine clean and we'll maintained
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Water build up in cooler near dessert cabinet
5/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Soda bags boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Backup area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Green beans and ham. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Next to walk in coolers.
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in steam table hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Roast beef, toppings and casserole in the hot box next to cookline at 126-127°g. Reheated to 165°f. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Batter, cut tomatoes and cut lettuce at 58-67°f on a cookline flip top reach in cooler. Using time in lieu of temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked vegetables hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Fried okra at the wait station, discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Handling raw burgers then clean plates without changing gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Coffee station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
11/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Dressing reach in cooler in waitress station.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Croutons, employee put gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**
3/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Air gap not installed. dipper well, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. men's restroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. bread. Corrected On Site. tongs.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. cleaning glove hands on apron/cloth then engage in food prep. Corrected On Site.
10/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. manual sanitation (3 compartment sink) required until dishmachine has been fixed.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. cookline.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. ice scoops.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site. gloves.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting gloves on. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. handling shell eggs then cooked ham and clean plates. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. waitress station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cottage cheese in waitress station reach in cooler. Corrected On Site. moved to another unit.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mushrooms in a cookline reach in cooler. Corrected On Site. moved inside another unit.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. shell eggs, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink, splitted line.
1/6/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning.Back up Hood area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee restroom toilets unclean. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed one dented/rusted can. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Corrected On Site.
11/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/13/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Equipment storage room. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris or dirt under grils, cooks line.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of water residue, cooks line.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.Dipper well and diswasher's pot faucet.
  • Critical - Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in one storage storage containers lid.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - One hood suppression system tag missing.For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.Dishwasher. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
2/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. WI cooler, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.Dishwasher.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in one storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed employee's bathroom facility not clean.
  • Observed grease and debris accumulated under storage shelves equipment, dishwasher and dry storage rooms area..
  • Observed wall soiled with black debris in dishwashing area and mop sink area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Back door room.
8/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Veggies. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures, veggies unit, cook's line.
  • Critical. 2 missing thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food, row eggs over cooked sausage, WI cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, dry storage room. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Dishwasher area.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint, waitress station.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair, plastic storage container's lids.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed one cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable, salads unit, waitress station.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical. Observed interior of bread unit, waitress station soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, restrooms.
  • Baseboard tiles in disrepair on walls.
  • Light not functioning, reach in and storage room.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle, mop closet.
3/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.hot box
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.server station
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.above steam kettle
  • Light not functioning.exhaust hood
10/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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