Sandbar Grille, 2030 N Atlantic Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SANDBAR GRILLE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2030 N Atlantic Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
License #: 1622377
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/02/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
10/02/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
07/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
2/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen
11/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Butter and cream cheese in wait station 60?F for less than 2 hours.Was put in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.At bar sink **Corrected On-Site**
3/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, not properly stored.Not inverted.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink obstructed clothing hanging in front of sink . Corrected On Site.Clothing was removed.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up at bar.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.reach in cooler at bar and three door reach in cooler at kitchen..
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Sugar Corrected On Site.
10/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. obstructed by towel. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. in prep area and bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing signs provided at a handsinks used by food employees. in kitchen area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving at TRUE REFRIGERATOR .
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. at salt container . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. raw shelled eggs over raw beef. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. flip top cooler at cookline .
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. broken food storage container . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. salt container . Corrected On Site.
3/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusted shelving in dishwashing area.
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. cookline cooler.
  • 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. bar shelving not smooth and easy cleanable , in disrepair chipping .
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 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. cutting boards at cookline coolers.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. bottom shelving on grill table.
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. bar cooler.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. unisex restroom .
  • Critical - Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar.
  • Violation: 37-12-1 Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. unsealed drywall in kitchen .
  • Violation: 37-19-1 Observed moldy air conditioning vent covers. cookline .
2/8/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. unsealed drywall in kitchen .
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. unisex restroom .
  • Critical - Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area. removed by operator after remodel . This violation must be corrected by : 12/17/11.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. kitchen remodel ed and handwash sink removed from dishwashing area.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. bar shelving not smooth and easy cleanable , in disrepair chipping .
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. bottom shelving on grill table.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards at cookline coolers.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. bar cooler.
  • Observed moldy air conditioning vent covers. cookline .
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusted shelving in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw chicken wings over cooked chicken wings at cookline cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. cookline cooler.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. takeout plates not properly inverted . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked pasta. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/17/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham and sausage at 72 degrees . Corrected On Site. add ice to container.Must discard ham and sausage within 4 hours of leaving temperature control .
  • Critical - Violation: 03B-03-1 Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. hollaindaise sauce at 88 degrees. Corrected On Site. heat turned up. sauce must be discarded within 4 hours of leaving temperature control .
  • Critical - Violation: 05-08-1 No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over ice cream at reachin freezer at cookline . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. croutons . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 09-01-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. at flour container . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 09-04-1 Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. server cutting lemons barehanded. Corrected On Site. gloves used.
  • Violation: 14-38-1 Observed utensils in poor condition. broken crouton container . Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 18-04-1 Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. top of dishwashing machine .
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. bar cooler.
  • Violation: 25-05-1 Observed single-service articles improperly stored. takeout boxes not inverted properly . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. at 3 compartment sink at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used to store scrub pad at cookline area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. dishwashing area.
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Violation: 40-03-1 Employee lockers improperly located. purse storec on 3 compartment sink at bar.
6/28/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Employee lockers improperly located. purse storec on 3 compartment sink at bar.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. at 3 compartment sink at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 5/25/11.
  • 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 : 5/25/11.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. server cutting lemons barehanded. Corrected On Site. gloves used.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. top of dishwashing machine .
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. bar cooler.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used to store scrub pad at cookline area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. at flour container . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham and sausage at 72 degrees . Corrected On Site. add ice to container.Must discard ham and sausage within 4 hours of leaving temperature control .
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over ice cream at reachin freezer at cookline . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. takeout boxes not inverted properly . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. croutons . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. broken crouton container . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. hollaindaise sauce at 88 degrees. Corrected On Site. heat turned up. sauce must be discarded within 4 hours of leaving temperature control .
3/25/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. cookline coolers and bar coolers.
  • 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.
1/10/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. coconut container .
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw fish and beef over sauces at cookline cooler.
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. cookline coolers and bar coolers.
  • 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.
  • Critical. Violation: 41A-08-1 Observed toxic item stored by utensils. dishwashing area. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 51-13-1 No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. This violation must be corrected by : 11/14/10.
12/10/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. coconut container .
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw fish and beef over sauces at cookline cooler.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. cookline coolers and bar coolers.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. dishwashing area. Corrected On Site.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. This violation must be corrected by : 11/14/10.
9/14/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board at flip top cooler
8/27/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. sliced fries
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw beef next to and touching tortillas, raw chicken next to tortillas.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over tuna salad at glass door cooler in basement
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board at flip top cooler
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving in basement area
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. flip top and BEVERAGE AIR cooler in kitchen and beer cooler at bar.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. sink in basement prep area. This violation must be corrected by : 6/12/10.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. sink in basement prep area This violation must be corrected by : 6/12/10.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. faucet leaking at 3 compartment
  • Critical. Hand sink missing at dishwashing area. in basement This violation must be corrected by : 6/12/10.
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. basement area. This violation must be corrected by : 6/12/10.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used as dump sink at bar
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar
  • Observed personal care item, purse, stored at bar by blenders.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. simple green cleaner stored by bag of sugar.
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. establishment using basement area room as a dishwashing area, food preparation, and food storage area. Must submit plans to add this additional area to the food service establishment . This violation must be corrected by : 6/12/10.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 6/12/10.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 6/12/10.
4/12/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Waste line missing and soda gun holster missing at bar
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. porous ceiling tile observed over bar area.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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
8/27/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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