Windward Palms, 8440 S Military Trl, Boynton Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WINDWARD PALMS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8440 S Military Trl, Boynton Beach, FL 33436
License #: 6020246
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. PIC put trays on top shelf to protect. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream cheese packages on table next to cook line at 79° for one hour. PIC put into reach in cooler. Corrective action taken.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **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. PIC states that he will have the certificates updated by the end of the week.
10/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Discussed with manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
5/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Discussed with PIC. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area. Discussed fly control devices with PIC.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
10/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
4/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Wet stacking
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or next to clean equipment/utensils. * Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. * Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0PPM * Corrected On Site.
8/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. wet stacking Corrected On Site.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. * WORKING WITH OPERATION TO UPDATE SEATING * REVIEWED THE REQUIREMENTS * OPERATION WILL FAX FORM TO INSPECTOR*
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
1/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reachin cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. cookline
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. small containers on spice shelve , Corrected On Site.
9/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. wet stacking
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 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. employee working with carrots for salads , put on gloves . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
6/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. employee touching toast,put on gloves, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. fish over brownies in walkin freezer , Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. to gos, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. eggs on steam table,reheated. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. after breaking eggs no glove change, Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. ground beef over cooked prime rib, walkin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cups of ice cream in walkin freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. straws at coffee counter Corrected On Site.
8/26/2010Routine - 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. deli meats in walkin .
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk items in storeroom
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. nuts in storeroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. chicken on fish, walkin freezer. 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. employee put glove on. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. in storeroom
5/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. LINE HANDLING BREAD & MEATS FOR SANDWICH WITH BARE HANDS 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.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Light not functioning. UNDER HOOD
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. STATED HAD TAKEN TEST BUT HAS NOT RECEIVED RESULTS Repeat Violation.
  • 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 Repeat Violation.
9/24/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical. After being cleaned, EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be SANITIZED in: (A) Hot water manual operations by immersion for at least 30 seconds as specified under Section 4-501.111; (B) Hot water mechanical operations by being cycled through EQUIPMENT that is set up as specified under Sections 4-501.15 and 4-501.112 and 4-501.113 and achieving a UTENSIL surface temperature of ...(160 degrees Fahrenheit) as measured by an irreversible registering temperature indicator.
  • Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical. All managers employed by a food service establishment must have passed [the food service manager] test and received a certificate attesting thereto. Managers have a period of 90 days after employment to pass the required test. All managers who are responsible for the storage, preparation, display, and serving of foods to the public shall have passed a certification test approved by the division demonstrating a basic knowledge of food protection practices as adopted in this chapter. Those managers who successfully pass an approved certification examination shall be issued a certificate by the certifying organization, which is valid for a period of five years from the date of issuance.
  • Critical. Licensees who provide in-house employee training shall make available on the premises of the establishment, or in a theme park or entertainment complex in a central location, upon the division's request, the curriculum and materials used to conduct training. If training is obtained from an outside provider, the licensee must provide, upon the division's request, information about the selected training program and methods used to evaluate training outcomes. Training outcomes include employees correctly applying procedures and answering questions relative to assigned duties. Employees must perform their work duties safely in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Food Code.
9/24/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 6/25/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/16/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/15/2008Food-Licensing InspectionWarning Issued

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