Uncle Lui's Gourmet Diner, 8318 W Oakland Park Blvd, Sunrise, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Uncle Lui's Gourmet Diner
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8318 W Oakland Park Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33351
License #: 1619948
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 09/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cooked food in the walk-in cooler covered with a cloth.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. The chef.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Observed lamb being thawed at room temperature in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. Observed that#10 cans are reused to store food in the walk-in cooler and to store food in a steam table on the cook's line. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container on the cook's line.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. Has another food manager on site.
  • Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the dishmachine/glasswasher/potwasher. Need chlorine test paper, has quat test paper.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Observed sauce cooling in a container about 12" deep.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Observed sauce is covered while cooling in the walk-in cooler.
09/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw duck over cooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the dishmachine/glasswasher/potwasher. Has quat test paper, needs chlorine test paper **Repeat Violation**
  • 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 foods and sauces in the walk-in cooler are not date marked. Food was prepared Sunday. **Repeat Violation**
4/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans for hot foods.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Sauces
  • Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the dishmachine/glasswasher/pot washer. Need chlorine test paper.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Duck, gravy and sauces prepared Sunday in the walkin cooler. Establishment is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
11/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
6/28/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available 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 - 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**
4/23/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Tall reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walk in cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Walk in cooler
11/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Corrected On Site.
5/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Potato pancake 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.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish ,eggs and other ready to eat at 47* F in reach in cooler- Corrective action- Lowering thermostat in
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
10/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/20/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. waitstation and by ice machine
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. clean container lids stored on shelf with toxic items
  • Critical - First aid supplies improperly stored. stored with food
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop stored on unclean binder
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelf in kitchen next to reach in cooler
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. stored with food storage and medicine in reach in cooler in waitstation
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. onions walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk waitstation
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. chicken over ready to eat prepared food Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. reuse of cans Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets cookline cooler.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. food dry storage area struddle Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. various items walk in cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. various dishes walk in cooler Repeat Violation.
5/11/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/18/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. various foods in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In walkin cooler.
  • 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. powdered milk
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. Reusing cans for other foods.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Using unapproved plastic bags for storage.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin inside ice machine.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees ladiesroom.
  • 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 Corrected On Site.
12/17/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Single service articles not re-used
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Critical. Toxic items properly stored
  • Critical. Fire extinguishers - proper and sufficient
5/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
5/21/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature cornish hens. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food beef/chicken over produce walkin.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food beef over potatoes walkin.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area at prep table on food line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils above prep table on shelving.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of residue in the interior of ice machine lid and surrounding aa.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards staine
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner or in same direction so that only handles are touched.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair mopsink clogged with leaves outside.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • 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
12/17/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/10/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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