Village Cafe, 909 Breakers Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Village Cafe
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 909 Breakers Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
License #: 1622378
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: 10/11/2010

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods . raw burgers over raw fish at frigidaire cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw fish over dressings at black cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw hamburgers over veggies at frigidaire cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. cofee bags on floor at coffee station .
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board in prep area.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. black cooler.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. inside of 3 compartment sink at outside bar.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. gaskets soiled throughout kitchen coolers.
  • Observed build-up of debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. fan in kitchen .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. handwash sink at server's drink station soiled .
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. chest freezer .
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used to store glasses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in dishwashing area.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. walkin cooler floor rusted .
  • Observed wall in disrepair. on stairwell leading to walkin cooler area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. by ice machine . Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
10/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/23/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. pinneapple . Corrected On Site. voluntarily discarded
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. pinneapples. Corrected On Site. voluntarily discarded
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. meatloaf
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken at 48 degrees at cookline cooler. Corrected On Site.voluntarily discarded .
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw ground beef above hotdogs at Frigidaire freezer
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs over lettuce at white cooler by kitchen entryway
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ice cream in chest freezer
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine
  • Critical. Observed employee experiencing coughing working with food, equipment and/or utensils.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. in rear prep area and cookline
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. near kitchen entryway
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board in rear prep area
  • Critical. Observed interior and exterior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. tan cooler near ice machine
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. white cooler by kitchen entryway
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. beer cooler at outside bar
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of ice cream storage chest freezer
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. gaskets soiled at cooler near 3 compartment sink
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. top of ice machine
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. by kitchen entryway
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. takeout boxes not inverted at dry storage area shelving
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. unwrapped straws at bar top
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. at handwash sink and 3 compartment sink at bar outside
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. obstructed by whisk
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used to store whisk in rear prep area
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in rear prep area
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at employee restroom
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. by kitchen entryway way
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under sink in dishwashing area
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. door leading to outside in walkin cooler room not tight fitting or sealing
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. missing cove base and cove base in disrepair in walkin cooler room area
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. rusted flooring at walkin cooler
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor.
  • Observed debris accumulated on stairwell leading to walkin cooler room and walkin cooler outside area
  • Ceiling tile missing. by ice machine
  • Observed wall in disrepair. walkin cooler room area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed moldy air conditioning vent covers. in dishwashing area
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dry storage area
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. by cookline
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. backpack stored on top of bag of bagels
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. several non functioning coolers in kitchen sarea
  • Critical. Observed container of flammable material over 5 gallons stored in establishment. LP gas tanks in walkin cooler room. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment.
  • 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.
4/8/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. dressings
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. at tan cooler by ice machine .
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.raw beef and buns stored next and on top of each other Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over butter, raw chicken over cheeses at Hotpoint freezer
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. chest freezer in dry storage area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. top of dishwashing machine
  • Observed gaskets soiled at polar quest cooler.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in employer bathroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. handwash by 3 compartment sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. by dishwashing area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar handwash sinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Ceiling tile missing. by prep table
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • 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.
9/24/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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