Venetian Restaurant, 4900 Powerline Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: VENETIAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4900 Powerline Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
License #: 1607220
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 10/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Forks not presented handles first at bar.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in freezer.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line and bar.
  • Basic - Soap/paper towels/hand antiseptic provided at a non-handwash sink. Two compartment sink.
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Fish next to cheese sticks and pasteurized egg product.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Dish racks.
  • 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. Milk opened 10/14/14.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line and bar.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line and bar.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun holder soiled. At bar.
10/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. DISH RACKS. **Warning**
  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER DOORS. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soap/paper towels/hand antiseptic provided at a non-handwash sink. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Plumbing improperly installed. EXPOSED PLUMBING LINES ON FLOOR ON COOK LINE. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. DISH RACKS. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
2/10/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. DISH RACKS. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. TOP OF ICE MACHINE.
  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER DOORS. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soap/paper towels/hand antiseptic provided at a non-handwash sink. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Plumbing improperly installed. EXPOSED PLUMBING LINES ON FLOOR ON COOK LINE. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. DISH RACKS. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. POTATOES, SOUP. **Corrected On-Site**
2/10/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. DISH RACKS. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. PLATES. **Warning**
  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER DOORS. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soap/paper towels/hand antiseptic provided at a non-handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. NO READING ON TEST STRIPS. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Plumbing improperly installed. EXPOSED PLUMBING LINES ON FLOOR ON COOK LINE. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. DISH RACKS. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
11/1/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Can opener
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In bar
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Plant food in walk in freezer
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Sauce, dressing
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust throughout kitchen.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sauce, plant food, dressing in walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaning chemical found in bar.
3/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. in bar
12/7/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. found in kitchen
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. in bar
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. sauce in walk in cooler [ see stop sale ]
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. dishwashing
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in kitchen next to ice machine
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Hood filters not equipped with a drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. in kitchen next to ice machine
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop on top of ice machine
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 11/4/12.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in cooler on prep line
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. in kitchen on food preparation line
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by : 11/4/12.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. frozen foods in walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. onions , potatoes in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue and standing water
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. plant foods 44 degrees F found in walk in cooler
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. cups in storage Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. broken reach in cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. sauce , beans , dressing found in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar in storage
9/4/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable in bar.
  • Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. missing tiles in kitchen
  • Critical - Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area.
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in bar
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. in bar
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop on icemachine
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in stockroom
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only. expired
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility in disrepair. handwash sink in food preparation area
  • Critical - Observed dented can of country gravy in stockroom Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. replaced his gloves
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, flour in stockroom .
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, meats , muffin in walk in freezer .
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, muffin in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, onion in stockroom .
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. storing bottle Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. flour, rice,sugar in stockroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in stockroom .
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. shells eggs over cook been on cookline
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. in kitchen on cookline
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. cup in stockroom
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chickens in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. meats in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. pizza, plantfood in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. sauces in walk in cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. 3 compartment sink .
  • Observed nonfood-grade material used in the kitchen. Sponges. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. soup in the potable steamtable in the kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked noodles in a reachin cooler on the cook's line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. Lasagne.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
12/14/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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