Big Als Steaks, 450 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BIG ALS STEAKS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 450 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33483
License #: 6008353
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 08/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Paper towel used as liner for food container. ...cut lettuce in glass door reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination......forks in food prep.station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
08/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.....soda dispensing area.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees......by 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution not maintained clean......3 compartment sink.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above........cheese sauce 116°. Operator discarded sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food........raw meat next to tuna salad contacting each other in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler.......raw steak above cooked bacon in front line glass cooler. Raw meat above onion in reach in cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items........all purpose cleaner spray bottle stored with cup, lids in lemonade station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.....tuna salad , hot dog in reach in cooler.
2/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. .....Monster drink, ice cream. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food dripping into container of ready-to-eat food when raw animal food is removed from holding unit for cooking. ........Raw chicken behind cooked bacon in 1 glass door cooler by the grill . **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. ..... Raw steak above Cooked bacon in glass 1 door cooler by the grill. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Multi surface cleaner spray bottle with dressings. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by broom and duster bin.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. .....Tuna salad in glass 3 door cooler.
8/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. ... The "containers" holding clean/sanitized utensils are soiled.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. ... Grilled onions in oil are in holding at 103? ... Grilled mushrooms in holding at 106? ** Corrective Action Taken**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
2/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. --- Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. --- on shelving througout
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. --- foodhandler changing gloves without washing hands
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. --- ABC portable extinguisher on floor opposite walk in freezer
8/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. --- foods in glass door reach-in-cooler. relocated to other cooler. Corrected On Site.
4/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning. --- in Walk-In-Freezerr.
  • Critical - Pull station for fire suppression system inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. --- acccessibility blocked by 8 head carbonated beverage fountain and ice dispenser unit.
10/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Emergency light does not function when tested. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
5/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed location of designated employee storage of personal beverages in area causing possible cross-contamination. reachin cooler at front coounter on shelf nexxt to food container Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
8/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area. pack of cigarettes on shelf. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
2/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. table by iced tea machine
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits. ice dispenser
9/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/17/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/29/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/9/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/3/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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