Papa's, 618 Nw 9 Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PAPA'S
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 618 Nw 9 Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311-8301
License #: 1617771
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 09/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at both rear exit doors. **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present. Observed in small and large storage rooms. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. 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 - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
09/18/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at both rear exit doors. **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present. Observed in small and large storage rooms. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed utensils washed and rinsed only. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed True glass door upright milk 50°f, ox tail 53°f, cooked chicken 51°, cooked beans 53°, 12 plus hrs, Due to Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed True glass door upright milk 50°f, ox tail 53°f, cooked chicken 51°, cooked beans 53°, 12 plus hrs, Due to Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Observed in single upright white door unit. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. 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 - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to 3-compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler 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. True glass door upright milk 50°f, ox tail 53°f, cooked chicken 51°, cooked beans 53°, 12 plus hrs. Operator adjusted temperature and will monitor as a corrective action. **Warning**
09/17/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in red beans storage bin. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed in small dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at both rear exit doors. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Observed in kitchen.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at HWS next to 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Observed in true glass door RIC. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Observed chicken in container of standing water, operator set in sink and started running water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed on steam table Cooked greens 129°f, liver 120°. Operator reheated to comply. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plunger in HWS next to 3 compartment sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
3/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in flour bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed in storage area.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed throughout kitchen.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door by bathrooms.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in kitchen floor and under and behind equipment.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in cornmeal bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Observed in kitchen.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at HWS sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Observed in True RIC rice in thank you bag.
  • Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment. Observed in storage area and adjacent hallway.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed near water heater. operator removed from premises. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Observed storage bins for flour, rice, and cornmeal.
9/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Beside 3 Compartment Sink
  • Basic - Raw animal food not properly separated from unwashed produce. Chicken, Reach In Freezer
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach In Freezer
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Beside 3 Compartment Sink
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans
4/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employees with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Chicken over beef
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Chicken over cooked food
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Chicken over green peppers
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach In cooler
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Dry storage
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Kitchen
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored on top ready-to-eat food. Chicken on top of ice cream, Reach In freezer, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Chlorine.
4/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Ladys room
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Mens room
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Reach In freezer door broken
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Reach In freezer
8/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach In Cooler
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Reach In Freezer
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Blue liquid
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Old cooler, Kitchen
2/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Reach In Freezer
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Carrots, Dry storage
  • Critical. Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employees
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
10/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/18/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
6/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 1-19-10.
4/6/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. RIF #1
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. RIF #2
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. Roach spray. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 4-06-10.
4/6/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/12/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee rest room Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Employee restroom.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 1-19-10.
11/18/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 32-03-1 Lack of signage properly designating bathrooms. Employee rest room
7/24/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/27/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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