Sweet Tomatoes, 6245 N Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Sweet Tomatoes
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6245 N Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
License #: 1618312
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 07/11/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Interior of ice bin with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
07/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. COOKIE DOUGH. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. DISH RACK. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
  • Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. SMALL PLATES. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. Lu Lu.
1/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. AT SELF SERVICE DRINK STATION.
  • Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND CLEAN POTS and PANS AT DISH-RING AREA.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. DICED TOMATOES @ 54°; BLUE CHEESE DRESSINGS @ 46°; ICEBERG LETTUCE @ 54°.
8/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. clean plates on buffet line
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. insects in dishwashing room
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. container in flour Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed 1 dented can of chick peas in stockroom Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. in kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. in pasta room
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. less than 10 ppm Corrected On Site.
11/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. insects in kitchen
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. in pasta station
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bacon 45 degrees F on pasta line
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. dry yeast found in stockroom Corrected On Site.
7/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. metals and plastic inserts
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.in kitchen at 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pasta 47 degrees F in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
2/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, wet stacking.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, buffet, reach in, on hot side.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, sour cream. Corrected On Site.
10/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner so only handles are touched utensils in insert pan on sheving dishmachine room
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface exterior walkin cooler doors near handles
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. front reachin hot buffet
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. cambro cart
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
6/21/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. utensils in bin in dishmachine room should be in same direction
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. fan cover produce cooler
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. hood filters
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. reach in front kitchen
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. buffet line
2/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. melon will be repaired on 10/6/10 must dispose of melonnafter 4 hours
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair canopener rusted
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. buffet line
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.fan \overs in coolers
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.stored in wrong bottle Corrected On Site.
10/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/24/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • 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
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Critical. Food management certification valid
5/18/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed fruits/vegetables exposed to improper chemical wash observed employee wash bin while prepping lettuce and use a spray chemical. lettuce disposed of. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment blue bin for ice scoop.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair bottom of buffet cold hold not holding 41 degrees or less however no food is ever stored in those areas.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of detergent-sanitizer when there is no distinct water rinse washing at prep sinkmwhile prepping. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair faucet at buffet leaking hws.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing dumping hot buffet line.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust fan covers in cooler.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
12/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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