Mack's Cafe, 1004 E Sample Rd, Pompano Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MACK'S CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1004 E Sample Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33064
License #: 1613172
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At hash brown container inside True Refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. Uncovered in bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. By fryer.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At seasoning container in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Grits container **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. 0 ppm.
10/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Water damaged in rear prep area.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment. Men's restroom.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Hydrogen peroxide in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
4/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Chicken.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. At TRUE freezer in cookline area.
  • 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. 0 ppm.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bacon at 50° F on top of make table. Place inside of cooler or drop into container directly on make table to maintain at food at 41° F or below. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
9/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours, ground beef 46 degrees. Operater stated ground beef started cooling at 5 pm on 2/7.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
2/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures, reach in cooler on cookline. Corrective action taken, air flow was restricted. Informed operator to continually moniter coller to ensure proper temperature.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, sausage, ham and tuna salad in reach in cooler, cookline. All between 44 and 43 degrees.
7/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength, 0 ppm. Establishment out of sanitizer. Informed operater to use 3 compartment sink until supplies are replenished. Chlorine bleach on premises.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers, rice bin.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle cleaner.
2/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength 0 ppm. Informed operater that 3 compartment sink must be used until dishmachine is fixed. Wash, Rinse and Sanitize. Chlorine between 50 and 100 ppm.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers, kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, butter on front counter.
9/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, tall reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, whole eggs over raw onions in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination, soup spoons.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, several on cookline.
5/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 1-15-11.
1/25/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Observed raw poutry over beef in reachin freezer
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed sponge used as a wiping cloth on a food-contact surface.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 1-15-11.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 1-15-11.
11/15/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
7/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed sponge used as a wiping cloth on a food-contact surface.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 1-10-10.
  • 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 : 1-30-10.
11/30/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
7/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/13/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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