Cafe Frankie's, 640 E Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Business Info

Name: CAFE FRANKIE'S
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 640 E Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
License #: 6019447
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 10/18/2010
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Ratings Summary

Based on 2 votes

Overall Rating:
**
2.0
Ratings in categories:
Food:
***
3.0
Service:
***
3.0
Price:
*****
5.0
Ambience:
*
1.0
Cleanliness:
*
1.0

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. beans ,thrown out. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. sauce, pasta, meats and numerous items in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. eggs at 57 and mushroom at 55 in top of make table , thrown out by PIC,states he will start using ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. chicken behind cheese, top of make table , cookline . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. chicken on seafood in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. sauce, meats in walkin cooler.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reachin coolers
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. various shelfs in kitchen .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. above water fill on cookline .
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of reachin coolers.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. inside reachin used for storage.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. as a dumpsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed non-service animals in the food establishment or on premises. bird in dining area on patio. Repeat Violation.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. walkin cooler and kitchen floor.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. cookline
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under sink area, between equipment , in crevices through out kitchen .
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris. above walkin , PIC states they were broken into.
 10/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
 3/15/2010Complaint FullCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
 12/23/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed opened/prepared container/package of ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food that does not bear a consume/sell by date/label. Food may not be served. walkin and reach in
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. No tag on fresh shellfish. clams
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pooled eggs
  • Critical. Cooked ground beef/comminuted fish not reaching 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Meatballs
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. chicken next to fish
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. veal over pasta- reach in
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. lamb over rte
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Repeat Violation. bag of beets
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. on top of mixing bowl in reach in
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. non fcs cedar boards Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. shelves in walk in
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. cook line
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed non-service animals in the food establishment or on premises. parrot in outside dining area
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. through out
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. cooksline
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. next to mixer Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood and area around stock pot fill station
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored and not labeled in dining room.
  • 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. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
 12/22/2009Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. container of sauce, ribs, pasta in w/I cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. meat sauce, pasta, beef,
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bag of onions.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. pot of soup, container of meat sauce.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. kitchen's h/w sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen area.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory in kitchen area.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor by mix bowl.
 10/10/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/25/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/23/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/11/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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2 User Reviews:

Gary

Added on Jan 14, 2015 7:45 AM
Visited on Jan 13, 2015 8:44 AM
Food:
***
Service:
***
Price:
*****
Ambience:
*
Cleanliness:
*
Would you recommend CAFE FRANKIE'S to others? No

Gary

Added on Jan 14, 2015 7:42 AM
Visited on Jan 13, 2015 8:41 AM
Food:
n/a
Service:
n/a
Price:
n/a
Ambience:
n/a
Cleanliness:
n/a
The cleanliness of this restaurant is horrible.The cook puts his hands in everything with no gloves.
Would you recommend CAFE FRANKIE'S to others? No
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