Giorgio's, 1499 Se 17 Causeway, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GIORGIO'S
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1499 Se 17 Causeway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-1719
License #: 1617625
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 6/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler doors missing. Canvas shades used as sliding door
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
6/18/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
4/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Pita Bread, Walk In Cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Kitchen **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
12/12/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Pita Bread, Walk In Cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Pita bread. Walk in Cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Pita bread **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon with handle in flour **Warning**
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Eggs next to cheese. Walk in Cooler **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Chicken, veal, bacon, Walk In Cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid **Warning**
8/16/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. END CAPS
12/28/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. REACH IN COOLER IN COOK LINNE
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. END CAPS
  • Critical - Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/3/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT OF COOK LINE.
  • Lights missing the END CAPS
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/25/2012Routine - 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. Proof for only one employee This violation must be corrected by : 07/10/12.
5/17/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Alll potentially hazard food in reach in cooler by server line-at 48* F- Corrective action- all food moved in walk in cooler- This violation must be corrected by : 05/11/12.
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reach in cooler by server prep area This violation must be corrected by : 05/11/12.
  • 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. Proof for only one employee This violation must be corrected by : 07/10/12.
5/11/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reach in cooler by server prep area This violation must be corrected by : 05/11/12.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken in reach in cooler at 50*FCooling since previouse day- Stop sale Issued This violation must be corrected by : 05/10/12.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Roast beef and chicken in kitchen- Corrective action in walk in cooler
  • 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. Proof for only one employee This violation must be corrected by : 07/10/12.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • 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 soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed grease accumulated under equipments.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Alll potentially hazard food in reach in cooler by server line-at 48* F- Corrective action- all food moved in walk in cooler- This violation must be corrected by : 05/11/12.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Cooked Chicken-
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil
5/10/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. stored with food items and inside box with vegetables
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. rolls on pasta case
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. roast Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw beef over seafood Repeat Violation.
11/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. sandwich station
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. bread crumbs
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. pizza station, and clean dish area
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. knives by knife station front of store
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. open cooler front counter ham, tuna salad, potato salad . operator moved to other cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw beef over vegetables
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. more than 200ppm
  • wall tile missing. By handsink pizza station Repeat Violation.
2/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. shrimp in dishwash area
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. seafoods in prep area
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. shrimp in bucket on floor in dishwash area
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. seafoods in bucket in prep area
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. in 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when putting oand changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelfs in walk-in cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance and dust on surface of nonfood-contact surface. fan guard of walk-in cooler
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelf with plates on cookline
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. bottom shelf of expo station table in kitchen
  • Observed gaskets with slimy / debris build-up. frontline sandwich station reach-in cooler
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawer/containers. utensils in dirty containers in dishwash area on shelf
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. drain pipe leaking at 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen expo station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. frontline handwash sink
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. prep area handwash sink by walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. frontline handwash sink
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.kitchen backdoor leading to outside with large gaps around door
  • Observed wall in disrepair.wall tiles missing under handwash sink by expo station in kitchen and also in dishwash area
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. keys on prep table shelf Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 200+ ppm chlorine in sanitizer buckets Corrected On Site.
10/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.meats in wic
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. scoop in bread crumbs in stockroom
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. plates in service area
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.throughout kitchen
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. AC vents throughout kitchen
4/5/2010Routine - 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.ham ric
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.ham ric
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.salami ric
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.cheese ric
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.dressing ric
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.tom paste wic
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.mayo wic
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cut veggies wic
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.pasta ric
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.sauce wic
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.spoon/pasta
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. put gloves onCorrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.line ric
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.rear
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.has been addressed before/w th e division.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.electronic cleaner/spices Corrected On Site.
10/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/2/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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