American Turkish Restaurant, 524 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: AMERICAN TURKISH RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 524 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
License #: 1616734
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 1/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. All kitchen cooking equipment
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Owner/cook in cook line
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven. In cook line
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. In cook line
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. In kitchen
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. Paid via hone at time of inspection Confirmation number :137039060 **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Employee
  • 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. Owner/cook touching bread buns with bare hands
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Owner /cook chopping tomatoes cucumbers for salad
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw shell eggs over cut and washed red onions and cucumbers in 1 door reach in cooler in kitchen
  • Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Do not shut off main valve **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. 2 doors flip top reach in cooler in kitchen
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
1/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.
  • 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. Owner/manager handling bread with bare hand
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. 2 doors flip top cooler in kitchen
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.throughout walk in cooler cooked salads/rice
  • Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. In kitchen
8/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/30/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wait station
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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**
3/27/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach In cooler
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Walk In cooler
  • Observed employees with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Chicken soup. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Lenttil soup. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in bathroom. Mens room
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Egg plant #2, Reach In cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Eggplant #1, Walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Eggplant #4, Walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Taboule, Walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
4/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/14/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 10-05-11.
  • 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 : 10-05-11.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Chicken, Walk in cooler, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Beef, Walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Chicken Corrected On Site.
8/5/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Observed employeeswith no hair restraint.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Stove
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in bathroom. Mens room
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Raid Pessticide. Kitchen
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. White liquid in Spray Tank, Kitchen
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Feta Cheese, Reach In Cooler, Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Fruits, Reach In Cooler, Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Chick Peas, Walk In Cooler, Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Chick peas, Walk In Cooler, Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Egg plant, Walk In Cooler , Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Grape leaves, Walk In Cooler Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Taboule, Walk In Cooler , Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Kitchen, Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
2/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Taboule, Walk In Cooler
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Egg Plants, Walk In Cooler
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Egg plants #2, Walk In Cooler
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Grape leaves, Walk In Cooler
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Chick peas, Walk In Cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Eggplant, Walk In Cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Kitchen
9/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Kitchen
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. Kitchen
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
3/31/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Hummus WIC
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Eggplant, WIC
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Grape leaves, WIC
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Chicken, WIC
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Lamb, WIC
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Cucumbers, WIC
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Kitchen
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Kitchen Corrected On Site.
12/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Kitchen
  • Violation: 42-03-1 Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/29/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/7/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/7/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 12/22/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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