Sawgrass Lanes, 8501 N University Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SAWGRASS LANES
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8501 N University Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33321-1719
License #: 1608102
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/23/2014

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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.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Pretzel salt.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Package of French fries. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Warning**
10/23/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed uncovered coffee on the pizza prep table.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Chest freezer used French fries.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under the 3 compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled on the small cooler next to the grill.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled next to the 3 compartment sink.
5/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Pizza boxes.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Egg over cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser found at 3 compartment sink.
12/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.reach in cooler handles
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Pasta **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths not laundered daily.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs over cheese in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
3/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Oven
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs over ready to eat Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
10/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on floor under equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Pink liquid Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Drainage system
4/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Handle in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Oven
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Corrected On Site.
9/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. employee took cash, put on gloves, prepare food, failed to wash hands when necessary Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. food preparer
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. pretzle salt
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation.
6/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-30-1 Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
2/3/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods bagels stored on top of cracked eggs. Corrected On Site.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface handsink,kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls knives and tongs stred in dirty containers.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster bar.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust Walkin cooler vents.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils above 3 compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored over sanitized dishes. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • 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
12/1/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. observed raw shellmeggs over ready to eat in walkin cooler and raw beef over cheese in walkin cooler also, raw steak over precooked hotdogs in reachin freezer and raw chicken over french fries in laydown reachin freezer
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. observed behind bar
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. observed sternos stored near utensils
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
11/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening - cheese and cooked roast beef in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods - raw beef next to cooked hotdogs in reachin cooler in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation - raw eggs over cheese in reachin flip top cooler - kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation - raw beef patties over breaded mozarella sticks in walkin freezer.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine -rear storage area.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles - at bar.
  • Observed dust build-up on nonfood-contact surface - fan guard dusty in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees - at bar.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees - mens bathroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions - at bar.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle - next to three compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
6/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cold cuts in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chicken balls in reachin freezer.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Jordon reachin cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. next to .grill
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
2/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Under grills.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
8/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/30/2009Food-Licensing InspectionCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/23/2009Food-Licensing InspectionWarning Issued

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