Blue Martini, 2432 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BLUE MARTINI
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2432 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
License #: 1620895
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 09/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. SPICES.
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. DISH RACKS.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. CELL PHONE.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. PRODUCE.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. AT MOP SINK.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. PASTA PREPARED 9/2/14.
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator not 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. COOK LINE REFRIGERATOR. ALL FOODS MOVED TO A FUNCTIONAL REFRIGERATOR.
09/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
08/16/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Behind ovens in kitchen.
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach at bar outside. 2 dead roaches under shelf in kitchen. 1 Dead roach in storage area under shelf. All roaches were removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.flip top cooler at cook line.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris behind dish cabinet in kitchen. Wall was cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 fresh rodent droppings behind cook line on ledge behind oven. All rodent droppings were removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar areas
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
08/15/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee coffee container on a food preparation over clean equipment/utensils at cook line.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Kitchen staff.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand sinks in kitchen.
07/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean clothes stored on floor in storage area.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Cook cutting tomatoes
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.cutting tomatoes
  • High Priority - Raw meat cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef in reach in cooler at 47°F for less than 1 hour, beef delivery not immediately placed in holding unit. Added ice to the beef and cooled it to 41°F within 45 minutes.
  • Intermediate - Large pieces of meat/whole roasts/whole chickens/whole turkeys not cut up into smaller portions to cool.beef not cut immediately after cooking and before placing in cooler. Cut in small pieces and put on ice bath to speed up the process. **Corrected On-Site**
2/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In two door stainless steel next to cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Half and Half at 48°F at outside bar.added ice **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In bar prep in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink at outside bar contains unusable dirty paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
10/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/17/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed under hot running water.Tuna at 70°F **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping clothes stored on floor. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area dish area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area outside. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at cookline. **Warning**
6/6/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/22/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 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.Coke bottle at cook line
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.Cell phone and glasses at cook line
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Unwrapped Straws at all bars not stored protected from contamination.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Olives filled with cheese at 53?F for less than 2 hours added ice , new temperature is 41?F. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on gaskets in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue at the bottom standing liquid.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.West and entrance bar.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled.At Bar outside. Soda holsters slimy/moldy and don't drain.
2/21/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In dry storage near ice machine .
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Center bar.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Cook handeling cut lemons.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed clean linens stored in improper location. On floor in dry storage .
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Glasses and ice at center bar.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair Rusted shelving in cook area.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese filled olives at 76 Degrees in Bar areas. Container of Olives were iced down. Must discard Olives within 4 hours after leaving temperature control .
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw Beef over Melon. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar areas.
  • Observed soda gun holsters with accumulated slime/debris. At center and outside bar.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. Mango mix container . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Butane stored next to Panko and Wasabi. in prep area . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Glassware stored under Soap Dispensor at Bar by Restroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Juice not covered at cooler in bar back.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. Broken food storage container . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. Near Water heater in dry storage .
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Panko container
9/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dry storage room.
  • 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. door rail at Champagne storage Bar cooler near manager's office .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of water cooler soiled in kitchen area.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. fire extinguisher in prep area.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used as dump sinks in bars. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area. over ice bin bar area near mgr's office .
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. 3 compartment sink at outside bar.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusted shelving unit in prep area.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. water pooling inside Low boy TRUE REFRIGERATOR in prep area.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. wall attached sugar and salt containers in prep area.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. sanitabs stored on top of mango.s Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. All purpose cleaner next to clean glasses in dishwashing area shelving . Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. rusted can opener and stand.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. drain line at soda gun holster at outside bar clogged.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. dining room bar nearest to public restrooms.
3/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. handwash sink in bar near restrooms.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards at cookline and prep line. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used as dump sink at main stage bar.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. stainless steel cleaner by clean glasses in dishwashing area shelving .
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
10/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. coffee filter washed at handwash sink with no sanitization step. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. by ice machines in dry storage room. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. by dishwashing area
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. outside bar.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. obstructed by champagne bottles at bar nearest to restroom. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. obstructed by strainer with food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. outside bar.
  • Observed build-up of debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving throughout dry storage .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of cooler near mgr's office .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. gaskets at cookline coolers.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. top shelving at cookline .
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. ice machine doors and tracks.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on dry storage floor. by mop sink area and by ice machine areas.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. mango puree in outside bar and juice bottle in stage bar. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards at cookline .
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. side bar handwash sink used to wash coffee filters. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used as prep sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. use of metal cup with no handle at ice bin. outside bar.
  • Critical - Observed interior and exterior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. cellphone in prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. unwrapped straws at bar top. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar areas.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bars
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. chemical bottles stored above pizza crusts. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. soda waste line clogged at outside bar.
  • 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 at DJ booth. For reporting purposes only.
2/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. lobster. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. observed wine bottles and soda gun stored inside ice used for customer drinks at outside bar
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. at ice machine
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water with sanitizer less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. no handwashing sink available to wash hands at outside bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. cooks
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. less than 50 ppm.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. exterior of ice machine
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. unwrapped straws at bar top. at outside bar.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. water at outside bar 3 compartment at 84 degrees .
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. obstructed by bottles at bar near restrooms
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. obstructed by ice and wine bottles at outside bar.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used to store liquor bottles at bar near restrooms.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used to store ice and wine bottles at outside bar.
  • Critical. Observed 10 dead roaches on premises. by dishwashing area, 1 dead roach on wine caraffe, 3 dead roaches at bar. Corrected On Site. surfaces cleaned and sanitized.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. water pooling in crevices on floor in dry storage room.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottles.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. kitchen bar area. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. bartender unaware of proper handwashing techniques.As per bartender, when she needs to wash her hands she only uses Purell hand sanitizer. Corrected On Site.
8/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. sliced fruit on bar top not protected.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. no handwashing before putting on new pair of gloves . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bins. at ice machines
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. drt storage shelving
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. bar nearest to restrooms
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. throughout bars.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. by ice machine , water pooling on cracks
  • Observed food debris accumulated on dry storage area floor.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. on prep table
2/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. half and half -64 degrees at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reachin freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. in dry storage room
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. ice machine lid.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at 3 compartment sink. patio bar
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. faucet leaking at handwash sink in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in prep and dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in dry storage room
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. sanitizer bottle stored above thawing ribs at 3 compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building. For reporting purposes only.
8/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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