Flamingo Cafe, 2588 Pga Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FLAMINGO CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2588 Pga Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410-2902
License #: 6010211
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 09/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.dry grease from sausages after cooking/cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.handwash sink/mens/employee restroom
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.kitchen **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.pork sausage/3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.top of 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ham/cheese/walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.kitchen/wisk **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
09/04/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Chicken **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.kitchen
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.top of 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.kitchen/whisk **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
4/15/2014Routine - 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.by dishmachine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.frontline
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.raw eggs/potatos **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.bleach water/kitchen
10/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm. Service call placed by manager.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepping unit @ 48-49 ?. Service call advised.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Frying pan.
1/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/1/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen .
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. employee training expired . This violation must be corrected by : 10/1/12.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair - rusty shelving, walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cheese - walkin cooler .
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/1/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer .
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair- walkin freezer door handle broken .
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. multiple packages - meats/cheeses - walkin cooler .
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
3/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.cheese /walk in cooler
  • Violation: 37-18-1 Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.cookline
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.kitchen
12/20/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.kitchen
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 12/20/11.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.cookline
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.bacon/kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.cheese /walk in cooler
10/20/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 03/24/11.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 03/24/11.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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 This violation must be corrected by : 03/24/11.
3/29/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 03/24/11.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 03/24/11.
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 03/24/11.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.cookline
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.groundbeef /kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.freezer bags/office
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour/storeroom
1/24/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells.walk in cooler
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.walk in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.frontline
9/1/2010Routine - 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.ham/walk in cooler
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.walk in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.handwash sink not draining properly/kitchen
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.kitchen
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.frontline
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.degreaser/kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only.cookline
4/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.chicken /beef/kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.hamburger/ham/walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walk in freezer /bread Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.walk in cooler
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.bleach/water/kitchen
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label.detergent /kitchen
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.kitchen
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.frontline
11/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/13/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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