French Quarter Bar & Grill, 2341 N Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FRENCH QUARTER BAR & GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2341 N Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL 33062
License #: 1618765
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 9/21/2011

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Critical - Violation: 01B-14-1 Observed dented/rusted cans, chili sauce and sauerkraut. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 01B-16-1 Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 02-15-1 Shellstock tags not maintained in chronological order correlated to the date or dates during which the shellstock were sold or served. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, crab, buttermilk, salami, corn beef, roast beef, butter and grilled peppers. All food 59 degrees. Repeat Violation. Grilled peppers, cheddar cheese and corn beef 58 degrees at the time of callback.
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures., Delfeild reach in cooler. Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 08/21/11. Corn beef 58 degrees, Grilled peppers 58 degrees, Cheddar 58 degrees at time of callback.
  • Violation: 10-06-1 In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container, flour. Not complied at time of callback.
  • Critical - Violation: 12B-07-1 Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils on top of bbq sauce. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, reach in freezer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 20A-10-1 Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Informed operater he is unable to use dishmachine until he has soap and chlorine sanitizer is between 50 and 100 ppm. Chlorine 0 ppm, at time of callback.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation. Not complied at time of callback.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-26-1 Observed buildup of rusty material on racks in the reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 23-04-1 Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface prep sink in prep area.
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, salad reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, blocked by employee storing beverages, cookline. Repeat Violation. Not complied at time of callback.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions all 3 handwashing sinks in kitchen. Repeat Violation. Not complied at time of callback.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-22-1 Observed objectionable odors in disharea.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-08-1 Observed live flies in disharea.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
9/21/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures., Delfeild reach in cooler. Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 08/21/11.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Informed operater he is unable to use dishmachine until he has soap and chlorine sanitizer is between 50 and 100 ppm.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions all 3 handwashing sinks in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container, flour.
  • Critical - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet, ladiesroom.
  • Critical - No cleaning agent provided in dishmachine. Informed operater he can not use dishmachine until equipment has soap and sanitizer.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils on top of bbq sauce. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface prep sink in prep area.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of rusty material on racks in the reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans, chili sauce and sauerkraut. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink, no rinse cycle both bar's.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Playing with ice while making drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks 2 liter pepsi bottle.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, salad reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, blocked by employee storing beverages, cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in disharea.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, reach in freezer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in disharea.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, buttermilk. 71 degrees, cookline.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, crab, buttermilk, salami, corn beef, roast beef, butter and grilled peppers. All food 59 degrees. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed, chlorine behind bar 300 ppm.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, flour.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Shellstock tags not maintained in chronological order correlated to the date or dates during which the shellstock were sold or served. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Repeat Violation.
9/20/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/16/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures, Randell on cookline . This violation must be corrected by : 09/11/11.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures, reach in cooler, Delfield in front of window. This violation must be corrected by : 09/11/11.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, disharea. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, on cookline.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, prep area.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, bucket in sink, disharea.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, mensroom.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, outside bar.
  • Critical - Observed 2 live flies in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table, cookline.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda lines in drink ice outside bar.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler, rusty, Randell.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable on Delfeild cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans, apples.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, reach in freezer lid.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, shrimp, butter, cream, roasted red peppers,fish dip,alfredo sauce, ham and butter. All between 45 and 58 degrees.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, shrimp, catfish, calamari and oysters. all food between 46 and 48 degrees. Randell reach in cooler. Emplyee moved to working cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, soap dispenser in prep area.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, soap dispenser in disharea.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, soap dispenser on cookline.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination, straws at bar.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin both outside bar.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers, several throughout establishment.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment, knives under warmer.
  • Critical - Shellstock tags not maintained in chronological order correlated to the date or dates during which the shellstock were sold or served.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/10/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, knife stored in sanitizing bucket. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours,pasta portioned and wrapped tight heat unable to escape from bags. Corrected On Site. Management volutarily discarded.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, ladiesroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink, cookline.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container, onion ring flour. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit reach in cooler, cookline.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable, cookline.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, dumping, cookline.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing,dumping, both bars.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, reach in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit oj and cranberry juice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, raw beef over cheese, reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils, single service items on cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle dry storage.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, chicken wings on cookline. Corrected On Site. Employee moved to reach in cooler.
4/6/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
2/25/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. observed reachin cooler with flip top exposed to splash from handwash sink on cookline
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. observed in walkin cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. observed in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. observed onions in prep area on floor and sausage in walkin freezer Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. observed in season containers Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. observed buildup of black mold like material and excessive rust on the interior of icemachine Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. observed in walkin cooler
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Exit signs not visible from any direction. For reporting purposes only. observed exit sign giving wrong directions
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
9/16/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 02-17-1 Establishment not maintaining shellstock tags for 90 days. This violation must be corrected by : 6-15-10.
4/19/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No oyster warning sign with required language provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Establishment not maintaining shellstock tags for 90 days. This violation must be corrected by : 6-15-10.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. observed ice on floor in walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. observed in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. observed behind bar area
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. observed throughout kitchen area This violation must be corrected by : 4-18-10.
  • Light not functioning. observed in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only.
4/16/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Splash guard needed for handsink at prep table.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. By backdoor
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
11/6/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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