Chucks Steak House, 1207 Se 17 St, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHUCKS STEAK HOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1207 Se 17 St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-1705
License #: 1607140
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 4/15/2013

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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.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
4/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/20/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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. Expired- This violation must be corrected by : 07/12/12.
5/11/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reach in cooler by cook line and soupe line This violation must be corrected by : 05/12/12.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. In pasta salad- in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 07/12/12.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 07/12/12.
  • 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. Expired- This violation must be corrected by : 07/12/12.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. By office-
  • Observed container lid in disrepair - Potatoe salad container in walk in cooler-
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Chili in reach in cooler at hot temp-( Back reach in cooler) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Several food- Corrective action in walk in cooler- This violation must be corrected by : 05/12/12.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/10/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. croutons, nuts, etc
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. reach in cooler shelves rusted Marc cooler
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. clear and blue liquid, bleach, windex Repeat Violation.
11/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. fan guard in walk-in cooler by office.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. kitchen shelfs.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. ice machine by office. Repeat Violation. 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. plate used to dispense flour.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter in container on cookline /server station at 60 degrees and sour cream at 58 degrees. both items time marked with 4 hour limit and must be discarded within remaining 2.5 hour limit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lunchmeats on cookline at 52-56 degrees. Was time marked immediately with 4 hour time limit and must be discarded within remaining 2 hour limit. Note: Do not put containers on top of containers stacked high in fliptop cooler to maintain proper temperature of products on top. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.clear liquid in spraybottle on bar. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour container. Corrected On Site.
3/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cut lunchmeats in reach-in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cut cheeses in reach-in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked chicken in reach-in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.'marc'-brand desert reach-in cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw beef over cooked ribs in meat walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw beef over cooked chicken in reach-in cooler, back prep room
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. server station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when putting on and changing gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. wooden shelf holding equipment in meat walk-in cooler lost sealant and build-up of mold-like substance
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. rusted shelf below grill on cookline
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. fan guard at desert reach-in cooler. also rusted
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. silver reach-in cooler at server station
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. handwash sink in kitchen by cookline
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. handwash sink near dining room cookline
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. backdoor with gaps
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. yellow liquid in dishwash area Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. clear liquid at server station, kitchen , throughout. Repeat Violation.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
10/6/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.pineapple Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.oil
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.dressing on buffet Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.souflee cup used as scoop
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Light not functioning.hood
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
4/21/2010Routine - 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. ribs in mr. winter walkin in prep area
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. all foods in thermorigid brand prep walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. bacon at primary cookline
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. onion soup Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection. waiter station next to primary cookline
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw baby back beef ribs over cooked ribs in mr. winter brand walkin cooler in prep area
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ribs in meat walkin cooler
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ice scoops in standing water
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. employee drink on prep table in primary cookline
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. primary cookline
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. bar
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. a/c vent in secondary cookline
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. cooking oil at primary cookline Corrected On Site.
8/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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