Via Luna, 1 N Ft Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: VIA LUNA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1 N Ft Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
License #: 1621852
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 09/05/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Flour scoop handle in contact with flour. Took scoop out
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. At wait area. Took scoop out **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Placed under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At wait station and in employee Ladies room.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour , chef put label on container **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Keeping utensils in sink in pastry area. Took spoons out. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In prep room area.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In prep room area.
09/05/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. Cup of coffee at cook line
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Blanched potatoes at cook line 80°F, for less than one hour . Returned to cold holding unit and cooled to 41°F. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Storage for dishes across from 2 door protein cooler protein cooler.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can at dish wash area.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.in dish wash area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At dish wash area and at cook line **Corrected On-Site**
2/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment old label stuck.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
9/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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.In dish area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Beef Chicken and sausage at 52?F ,voluntary discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of 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. Reach in cooler at cookline.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Cutting board inside sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches.Lobster stock in WIC.Voluntary discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.In dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
4/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner Banquet dishes.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory in service station . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils bottled drink in room service station . Corrected On Site.Voluntary discarded .
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Prep cook touched lettuce with bare hand, wore only one glove.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Oil in dry storage room . Corrected On Site.Oil was moved on a shelf.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Butter at cookline at 48 degrees fahrenheit and Turkey 46 degrees fahrenheit Corrected On Site. Butter was moved into reach in cooler and Turkey was put on ice. Butter 42 and Turkey 40 degrees fahrenheit an hour later.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Fan in produce walk in cooler .
11/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used to dump spoons in server's coffee station.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 98 degrees . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old debris stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. takeout container not properly inverted . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. bread crumb container.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. desserts at walkin cooler and freezer . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. broken shredded coconut storage container in dry storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. broken strainer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Corrected On Site.
5/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. utensils stored in dirty container in server's area and plates stored on dirty carts. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. chocolatier's room. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. gaskets soiled at VICTORY cooler in server's station .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. plate storage racks soiled.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. soiled utensil storage container in server's station . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor in dessert prep area.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.by mop sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. pastries at walkin freezer . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits. cutting boards.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. blender cup dirty. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. at TRUE freezer in dessert prep area.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter at 72 degrees . Corrected On Site.time marked. MUST DISCARD WITHIN 4 HOURS OF LEAVING TEMPERATURE CONTROL .
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. takeout boxes not properly inverted in server's station . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in prep area.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. bread crumb container in dry storage .
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. for sugar and flour in dessert prep area.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. sandwiches at walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. leaking faucet at handwash sink at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. cooked potatoes at 98 degrees at cookline under no temperature control. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. topping containers and brown sugar in dessert prep area. Corrected On Site.
11/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. plate storage cart in dishwashing area.
  • Observed clean plates stored in dirty storage carts.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. freezer under Vac master.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used to store metal rail at dishwashing area handwash sink and used to store spoons at server's area handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. shrimp. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. breadcrumbs container in dry storage ..
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. potatoes at 116 degrees at steam table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Soiled items not properly loaded into warewasher to expose all surfaces or allow drainage.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar containers in dessert prep area.
4/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. dishwasher and chef.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. plate storage carts soiled.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. RANDELL cooler at cookline .
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. side bar.
10/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. in dessert prep area
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. eggs at 56 degrees . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. deli meats at 64 degrees , cheeses at 63 degrees ,melon slices at 62 degrees, butter at 67 degrees all at buffet line.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. eggs at 131 degrees , sausage at 114 degrees at buffet line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw tuna under salad mix at salad prep area cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. flour containers in dessert area.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board at cookline and salad prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of slimey substance on the ice scoop holder.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on plate storage racks. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. dessert area true freezer .
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. takeout containers and lids not inverted . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. salad prep area handwash sink
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used to run a drain line from the ice machine . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. by mop sink
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. dessert prep area. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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. on floor under table in hallway near mop sink area. For reporting purposes only.
6/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in dessert making prep area containers.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. cook touching ready to eat food while plating. 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. while making toast. 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. while cutting bagels.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. plate storage rolling racks. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean plates .stored in dirty rolling rack. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. storing cup with spoon inside . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used to store milk containers, used to run a drain line from the expresso machine.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. by dishwashing area tile missing .
  • Observed wall in disrepair. by mop sink.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. milk storage walkin cooler
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.helmet. Corrected On Site.
10/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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