Lobster House, 3527 N Pine Island Rd, Sunrise, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LOBSTER HOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3527 N Pine Island Rd, Sunrise, FL 33351-6638
License #: 1613352
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 09/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

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  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on soap dispenser, by ice machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface, walk in cooler floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, on cookline. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable, walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, prep sink/ 2 compartment sink by ice machine in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food, cooked lobster stored in freezer chest. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation, rear door. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Standing water in mop sink/mop sink draining very slowly. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler, dumplings. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. John Wu manager on duty with expired certificate. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, stove. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, blocked by cart, by prep sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.ducks that were prepared onsite, frozen stored in reach in freezer. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, dumplings in walk in cooler. **Warning**
09/29/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair inside the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture under the 2 compartment sink in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Observed that cooked lobster is being stored in a chest freezer in thank you bags. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease behind the cooking equipment on the cook's line. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
09/11/2014Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed that a bowl is used to scoop sauce in the walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the cook's line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 on a counter in the kitchen near the store room. 4 on the floor in the store room. 2 on the floor under the dish machine dry board. 1 on top of the dish machine. 3 on the floor under the 2 compartment sink in the kitchen. 1 on the floor on the cooks line by the deep fat fryer. 3 on the floor next to a refrigerator in the kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 kitchen employee **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair inside the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a sack of potatoes on the floor in the walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Under and around the deep fat fryer on the cook's line. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on the cook's line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. The bottom microwave oven in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture under the 2 compartment sink in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Observed that cooked lobster is being stored in a chest freezer in thank you bags. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease behind the cooking equipment on the cook's line. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 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. Cook cutting green onions for later use. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 on a cart in the kitchen near the store room. 1 on a counter in the kitchen near the store room. 2 on the top of the dish machine. About 10 on the side of the 2 compartment sink in the kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled on the cook's line. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. John Wuu. Scheduled to take the test in 2 weeks. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Ducks that were cooked on site and frozen stored in a reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
09/10/2014Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed a build-up of food debris on the legs supporting the work tables for the dish machine.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair inside the walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven. The old looking stove to the right of the deep fat fryer in the kitchen.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water with a temperature of 81° on 2 prep tables in the kitchen.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on the cook's line in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Observed the inside top of the bottom microwave oven in the kitchen is soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Observed a leaking pipe under the 2 compartment prep sink in the kitchen.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs above unwashed produce in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Shelfs under preparation tables soiled with food debris on the cook's line.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cooked, cooled lobster and cooked wonton noddles.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. The 2 shelves nearest the walk-in cooler door.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Found 0 ppm chlorine when tested.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Observed flies flying around in the kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked duck observed in a reach-in freezer.
  • Intermediate - Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Observed a large bag of corn starch that was torn open in the dry store room. **Corrected On-Site**
3/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Fried noodles.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. The strainer for the wok station has food debris in it from yesterday.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Inside the walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. All reach-in coolers.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cooked rice.
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. Non-working range and broiler.
  • 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) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice, soup, gravy, lobster meat and wontons.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale. Cooked rice, soup, gravy, lobster meat and wontons.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. The freezers of 2 whirlpool Refridgerators
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue. Pull out drawer in reach-in coolers.
9/27/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/19/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on floor in dry storage room. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on floor under equi[pments.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. Three large pot of creamy sauces- Stop sale issued
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Cooking equipments Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Cutting board
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Reach in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Utensils
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Shelves in kitchen Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reach in freezer
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination Flour
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Creamyy sauces in walk in cooler
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation.
11/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 29-06-1 Plumbing improperly installed. Laundry hose draining into three compartment sink Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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. Only copy - Shalll provide the original- This violation must be corrected by : 05/29/12.
5/30/2012Routine - 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. Walk in cooler- Just repaired- Live lobster packed on ice only in walk in cooler. See invoices Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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. Only copy - Shalll provide the original- This violation must be corrected by : 05/29/12.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on dry storage floor.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Cooking equipments
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Reach in cooler
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in walk in cooler and dishroom area-
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves in kitchen-
  • Critical - Observed the presence of dead insects in dry storage room
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dry storage area.
  • Plumbing improperly installed. Laundry hose draining into three compartment sink Repeat Violation.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Water
3/29/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 15-30-1 Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Walk in cooler shelves
  • Critical - Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Bar area Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Bar area
11/18/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean location - Lobster water tank-
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Bar area Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Bar area Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Sides of all hot holdings equipments
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Cooking equipments
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Food brush
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Small oven
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Steamer
  • Observed grease accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. All reach in cooler- Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezersoiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in dishroom and kitchen
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs-Corrective action- back in reach in cooler-
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Sour cream by server line at 62* F- Stop sale issued-
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Walk in cooler shelves
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Straws
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Paint in dry storage room
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. All pourpose cleaner stored by utensils on shelve by dishwasher- Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Chips by server line-
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Bar area
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Dry storage-
  • Plumbing improperly installed. Laundry wash disposed into three comptment sink Repeat Violation.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. One faucet on three compartment sink- Faucet not reaching the third comparment- Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cooked lobster in walk icooler Repeat Violation.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Sour cream at 62 * F Repeat Violation.
  • Wash solution not clean. Dishwasher cycle improper
10/21/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Air gap not installed. kitchen area ice machine
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. whirlpool refrigerator cannot use until able to maintain temperature
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. rice 47,49 walkin cooler overnight not cool Corrected On Site. stop sale
  • Critical - Establishment drainage system not designed and installed properly. drainage for washing machine not properly installed, drain hose running into 3 compartment sink
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. rusty shelving walk in cooler
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. bar Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scooper stored on prep table and bar scooper stored on unclean surface Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. various refrigerators
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.walk in cooler fan guard
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. All refrigerators
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. grocery bags used in freezer, coolers to store food
  • Observed personal care item stored with clean dishes. keys on saucers, hairspray, phones, shoes stored on bottom of prep table cookline
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice stop sale, pasta stop sale
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.chicken in sink
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over vegetables
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. all units
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.Oven cleaner stored over prep sink, oven cleaner stored under prep table
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. rice walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only.
  • Plumbing improperly installed. Faucet over center compartment sink doesn't reach ouutside compartments
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. various dishes refrigerator and walk in cooler
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
4/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor,bag with cabbages in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled, server plating salad.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, dried noodles.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice, by wait station .
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands, by bar. Repeat Violation.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices, plates.
  • Critical. No cleaning agent provided for dishwashing machine.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits, lobster tank in front with green mosslike substance.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, shelves in Garland Oven.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles, gloves.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink,by bar area and mop sink/can wash. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface, handwashing sink by bar area.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair by frontline bar area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture by bar area.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb by mop sink/can wash.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, by bar. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees by frontline. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises, approximately 12 in light shield in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair in dishwashing area.
7/23/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/7/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-19-1 Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination, rice and baking soda in dry storage room.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-23-1 Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods, raw meats stored above icecream in Haier reachin freezer.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor, boxes with lobster in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-02-1 Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hand by front line.
  • Violation: 15-30-1 Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits inside oven by cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface on exterior of small lobster tank in lobby area.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, exterior of crock pots.
  • Violation: 29-08-1 Plumbing system in disrepair over tgree compartments sink by frontline.
  • Violation: 29-09-1 Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture hot water by front line.
  • Critical. Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times by front line. Repeat Violation.
  • 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 by front line and in kitchen area. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 36-12-1 Floors not constructed easily cleanable, in kitchen and in walkin cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling tiles water stained in dishwashing area.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, in dry storage room.
  • Critical. Violation: 47-06-2 Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period, with lobster tanks in lobby area. For reporting purposes only.
4/6/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
  • Critical. Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
4/6/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. This violation must be corrected by : 4/03/10.
  • Critical. Establishment not maintaining shellstock tags for 90 days.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination, rice and baking soda in dry storage room.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods, raw meats stored above icecream in Haier reachin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, boxes with lobster in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Ready to eat vegetables stored with raw meat in reach in freezer by front line.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface, with cooked chicken in reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hand by front line.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink in front line.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable by front line. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, white grocery plastic bag used to store chicken feet in reachin freezer in kitchen.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength-0ppm when tested.
  • Critical. Observed presetting of unwrapped silverware.
  • Critical. Reach-in coolers not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, Frigidaire reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles at front line.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits inside oven by cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface on exterior of small lobster tank in lobby area.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, exterior of crock pots.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair over tgree compartments sink by frontline.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture hot water by front line.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times by front line. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees by front line and in kitchen area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in kitchen area.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen area and dishwashing area.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable, in kitchen and in walkin cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed hole in ceiling in dining room area.
  • Observed ceiling tiles water stained in dishwashing area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, in dry storage room.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period, with lobster tanks in lobby area. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate, behind Kenmore reachin freezer /cooler in kitchen. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 4/3/10.
2/2/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. In walk in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Chicken Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Chicken and cut letruceu
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Oysters in walk in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. In walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. 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 cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair Ice machine
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair Dishmachine door
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.
  • Clean wiping cloth not properly stored.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Oven
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Small oven
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler and freezersoiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. All shelves in kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Food cart
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Sides of cooking equipments
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Top of dishwasher Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Shoes by cook line
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
12/30/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 6/11/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 9/16/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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