Circus (The), 1461 Sw 30 Ave, Pompano Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CIRCUS (THE)
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1461 Sw 30 Ave, Pompano Beach, FL 33069-1126
License #: 1608095
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 08/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped insects, or other pests, in control devices. ... Kitchen light fixtures.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler blue cheese dressing portions.
08/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. ... All 3 guns at cocktail bar
  • Basic - Waste line passing through ice storage bin. ... All 3 guns at cocktail bar
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. ... All 3 guns at cocktail bar.
3/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
9/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/11/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used for flour. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
1/29/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice at the bar Corrected On Site.
  • Observed waste line passing through ice storage bin. All ice bins at the bar.
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Corrected On Site.
8/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food (ice) contaminated by using chemical buckets for ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Baked Ziti
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/27/2012Routine - 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Need quarternary test paper.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cevichi Corrected On Site.
7/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. chicken wings at 110 degrees. was placed in shallow containers in cooling unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. chicken wings stacked high in plastic containers. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in wall. under dishwash sink.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. gravy and spinach dip. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Corrected On Site.
2/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs over broccoli and pasta in reach-in cooler.Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when putting on and changing gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. flip-top reach-in cooler in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. grill
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood and filters Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. stove
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. 3 compartment sink drain pipe leaking
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed screen in window torn/in poor repair. kitchen window screen
  • Observed grease and debris accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. by 3 compartment sink
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. cookline
9/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site. bar
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters and wall behind grills
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. kitchen / back door showing light on bottom (gap)
  • Observed hole in wall. gap/opening above water heater in dishwash area
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. several tiles missing in dishwash area
5/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken breast and hamburgers and ready to eat foods cookline
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Cookline reach in cooler
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Repeat Violation.
2/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken breast and hamburgers and ready to eat foods cookline
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Cookline reach in cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Burgers over ready to eat Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Repeat Violation.
12/1/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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