Cafe Europa, 910 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CAFE EUROPA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 910 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
License #: 1622327
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 09/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. In pizza station between equipment **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Employee drinking from an open container in prep area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking in dish area from an open container
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Lettuce in walk in cooler and calamari in walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. In storage shelving area **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken over raw salmon in 3 doors reach in cooler in cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Corrected On-Site**
09/04/2014Routine - 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. In cook line
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Dishwasher
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses. Immediately washed rinsed and sanitized and placed in a clean container **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. In cook line between equipment
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee in pizza station touching bread with bare hands
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw eggs over cooked lasagna in 2 doors reach in cooler in cook line. Eggs moved to different unit **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken over cooked pasta
  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. In 3 compartment sink quat found over 400 ppm
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. For clams and mussels
4/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Ribs and chicken cases
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. In pizza station
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink cleaner in dish area
9/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Calamari, Limes
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep Table
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
4/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Kitchen, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Cleat liquid, Prep table
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen
10/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Prep table, Kitchen
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Prep table, Clear liquid
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Bar #1 Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Dessert station
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen Corrected On Site.
7/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Cheese, Walk In Freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Kitchen, Corrected On Site.
1/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Bar Corrected On Site.
8/18/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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