Mehfil, 8550 Nw 44 St, Sunrise, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MEHFIL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8550 Nw 44 St, Sunrise, FL 33351
License #: 1619098
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Observed large pots of cooked food stored on the kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no kitchen employees wearing any hair restraints.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door in the dry storeroom.
  • Basic - Food stored in kitchen not covered. Observed large pots of cooked food not covered stored on the kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed large pots of food stored on the kitchen floor and bags of onions on the dry store room floor.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice machine in the kitchen.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture under the sink with the sprayer hose and under the 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 2 door Jordan reach-in cooler in the kitchen.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes left out in the kitchen at 72°.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed cooked eggplant in a large pot stored on the kitchen floor with a maximum temperature of 126°
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink. Observed 2 different waitresses fill water pitchers at a kitchen hand sink.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. 2 door Jordan reach-in cooler in the kitchen.
07/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Handleless plastic container used for rice.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soap/paper towels/hand antiseptic provided at a non-handwash sink. Soap dispenser mounted on the wall by the dish machine sprayer noodle sink.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked chicken thawing in the walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Many cooked items in the walk-in cooler that were cooked on Sunday. Establishment is closed on Mondays and today is Tuesday.
2/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Non-handled plastic food container used for raw rice. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Dry store room. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Inside top of the microwave oven.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Bain Marie cooler on the cooks line.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Raw chicken **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over carrots in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Many different cooked foods that were cooked on Sunday, today is Tuesday. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw ground beef over cooked food in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed a standard 1-1/2" paint brush used for oil.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All cooked food in the walk-in cooler was prepared Sunday, restaurant is closed on Mondays, all cooked food was not date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
8/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.raw chicken **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Sponge used to clean and sanitize food-contact surface. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. **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. **Corrected On-Site**
3/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/6/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • 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 : 11/20/12.
  • Critical - Observed LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All food at 48* F in reach in cooler-Corrective action - Lowered thermostat- AC in building in disrepair- Temp differences greater-
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All food in walk in cooler at 46* F- Corrective action - Lowered tnermostat- AC in disrepair - Temp differences greater-
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walk in freezer
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. Ice scoop missing handle
  • Ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by condensation on walls/ceiling. AC in disrepair
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil and water
9/20/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
4/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing. Back area
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Sneeze guard
  • 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 : 12/20/11.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on floorand under equipments
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Pzn of chicken
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Large pastry machine
  • Observed hole in wall. By back door
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Flour,
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Back area
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. All ready to eat in walk in cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
10/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. serving bowls stored with cleaning supplies
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. buckets no handle used to scoop rice
  • Critical - Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations. household hot shot bug spray
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. vegetable oil Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in dry storage overstock area Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
5/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area sugar and flour.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled on bottom.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface outside of microwave.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink by cookline.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors ladiesroom.
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in dry storage.
10/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Top of dishmachine.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-07-1 No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-20-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
  • 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. Pro
2/5/2010Complaint FullCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in restricted area. Restroom.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in unapproved container. Laundry detergent bucket.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelf .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Top of dishmachine.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Dishes not inverted.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. In kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. 2 in back of kitchen.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Wd40 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizer bucket and laundry detergent buckets used to store food.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
  • 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
12/4/2009Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical. OBSERVED RAW BEEF OWVER SAUCE.
  • OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HANDLE TOUCHING ICE.
  • OBSERVED TIN FOIL ON SHELF. USED AS SHELF COVER.
  • Critical. OBSERVED MIXER HEAD SOILED.
  • OBSERVED WALL SOILED WITH HOOD DEBRIS.
7/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 7/29/09.
7/30/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/28/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/17/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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