Pistache, 101 N Clematis St Ste 115, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PISTACHE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 101 N Clematis St Ste 115, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
License #: 6020112
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 08/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • 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 - Equipment in poor repair.flip-top cooler on the cook-line by the fry master is not maintains food at 41°, all reach in cooler on the cook-line are not maintains food at 41°
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Chicken 52°, cheese 49°, blue cheese 52°, tomato 49°, scallop 49°, Salmon 49°, swordfish 48°, salmon 43°, porgy 49°, mahi 52°, beef 49°, salmon 49°, Chicken 52°, cheese 49°, blue cheese 52°, tomato 49°chef turned flown the temperature to make the temperature cooler and put ice bags on the items.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained.
08/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Freezer door needs cleaning.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cold bar on cooks line. Raw Chicken 45°, hamburger 47°, blu cheese 45°. Chef said he brought new food out 45 minutes ago. Chef immediately place food back in WALKIN. At end of inspection cheese was 43°, hamburger was at 44°, chicken was at 43°
5/19/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. SEVERAL LINE REACHINS
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. RUSTED SHELVES IN THE WALKIN
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. IN THE KITCHEN
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. NO SANITIZER BUCKET SET UP **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
5/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Potatoes, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. Gel and talc power by clean dishes, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle of microwave broken off
  • Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. Stacked food containers, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
9/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination. Stacked containers RIC, **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Ground beef in container with beef steak, **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Ground beef over beef steaks, **Corrected On-Site**
5/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Rear hall over mop sink
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warewash HWS
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. Shelves in kitchen
  • Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Kitchen drain
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour and sugar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Cleaner by cups and stirrers bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon in server HWS, **Corrected On-Site**
1/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. DRY STORAGE and DISHROOM Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. WALKIN FREEZER
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair HANDLE OF REACHIN LOOSE
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. SHELL EGGS IN CONTAINER WITH PLASTIC WRAPPED SANDWICHES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. BULK FLOUR Corrected On Site.
9/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 IN HOTWATER HEATER ROOM
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. REAR PREP HWS BLOCKED WITH TRASHCAN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. HOTWATER HEATER BROKEN, REPAIR PERSON CONTACTED
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. MISSING IN DRY STORAGE and WAREWASH ROOM
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. BAR LEAKING PIPE AT SINK
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. REACHIN GASKETS DESERT COOLER
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. CLEANER BY UTENSILS and CANNED JUICE AT BAR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. BAR
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination. FOOD CONTAINER STACKED IN REACHIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
6/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. CALIFLOUR SOUP AT 62F FROM PREVIOUS DAY, Corrected On Site. THREW OUT
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. by dishes 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. TOUCHING BREAD Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. LINE REACHIN COOLER TOP BROKEN, DOOR LOOSE
  • Critical - Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only. GAS CAN and PAINT BY WATER HEATER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. POTATOS IN WALKIN FREEZER
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BUTTER AT 88F FOR 3.5 HOURS Corrected On Site., THREW OUT AT 4 HOURS
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. WINDOW CLEANER and DEGREASER BY CLEAN DISHES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. CLEANERS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). CALIFLOUR SOUP AT 62F OVERNIGHT Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSRANCE Corrected On Site.
1/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. RESR PREP HWS BLOCKED WITH TRASHCAN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. SERVER STATION HWS WITH UTENSILS IN IT Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. VEAL Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. RAW FISH OVER SOUPS WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. BAR Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCE ON LINE Repeat Violation.
8/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. 3 CANS TOMATOES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. POTATOES IN DRY STORAGE
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. milk in hws Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CREAM AT 48F, Corrected On Site. MOVED TO COOLER
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. DELI TRAYS IN DRY STORAGE
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. SANITIZER
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. CONTAINER STACKED ON TURKEY Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCE COOKLINE
4/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-35-1 Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY SHELF KITCHEN
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. MISSING OVER LIGHTS IN BAKERY PREP AREA
1/18/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCE Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. IN WHITE SUBSTANCE Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY SHELF KITCHEN
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. USE ALTERNATIVE SANITIZATION METHOD UNTIL REPAIRED
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. METAL PANS WET NESTED Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BAKERY HWS BLOCKED BY CART Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. SPOON IN BAKERY HWS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. DISHROOM
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BAKERY
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. BAKERY
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. BY ICE MACHINE Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. MISSING OVER LIGHTS IN BAKERY PREP AREA
  • Light not functioning. WALKIN FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. RAID BY SERVER TRAYS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. ON FLOOR IN BAKERY Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 1/10/11.
11/8/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Critical. Employee training validation
7/15/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Violation: 14-28-1 Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. IN BAR DRINK ICE Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair. WALL DAMAGED OVER 2 COMPARTMENTS SINK
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair. IN STOREROOM
  • Violation: 38-10-1 Light not functioning. WALKIN FREEZER
  • 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 NOT PROPERLY DOCUMENTED _ NEXT ROUTINE
5/11/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ALL PHF IN LINE REACHINS at 45 degree and higher
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. BOTH LINE REACHINS
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. BOTH LINE REACHIN
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW CHICKEN OVER PRODUCE
  • 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.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. SCOOPS
  • Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. IN BAR DRINK ICE Repeat Violation.
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. KNIVES ON LINE
  • Observed wall in disrepair. WALL DAMAGED OVER 2 COMPARTMENTS SINK
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. IN STOREROOM
  • Light not functioning. WALKIN FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • 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 NOT PROPERLY DOCUMENTED _ NEXT ROUTINE
5/6/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. PROCESSED MEATS IN WALKIN NOT DATED
  • Critical. Shellstock tags not maintained in chronological order correlated to the date or dates during which the shellstock were sold or served.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. BOXES IN WALKIN FREEZER
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. BAR Corrected On Site.
  • Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. BAR
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 PPM
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. AROUND HANDSINK IN KITCHEN EXPOSED TO SPLASH Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. DISHROOM
12/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/5/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/1/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 11/12/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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