Houston's, 2821 E Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Houston's
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2821 E Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33062
License #: 1617168
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 10/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. ... Holding cabinet near dishwasher.
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. ... Servers after scrapping at dish machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. ... Cocktail bar.
10/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. ... Broiler man. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. ... At broiler area, blocked by electric slicer. **Warning**
4/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans on dish storage shelf.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled.
12/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Food container stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Bottled water at the bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar **Corrected On-Site**
4/8/2013Routine - 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. Observed an employee wearing only one glove while prepping onions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of an ice bin at a soda machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth used to wrap salmon for smoking.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Front cook line, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Inside the ice machines.
  • 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. ABC extinguisher in the outdoor bar.
9/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. kitchen handsink , 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. Paper fry plate used for salt, pepper, sugar mixture. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives on cook's line .
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. 2 at the main bar.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Prep room Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees by slicer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Crushed ice maker
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
8/17/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in hot rice at server station 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.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. cookline
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. backdoor with gaps/showing light on sides and bottom Repeat Violation.
11/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed cloth gloves contacting ready-to-eat food. on fish in walk-in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength in sanitizer buckets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filter above fryers
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. inside cooler/prep room
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. handwash sink in prep-cooler room Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. backdoor showing light on bottom
7/27/2010Routine - 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. cheeses in wic
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. beef next to cheeses and lunchmeats in cooling drawers Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. eggs / sour cream and spinach in wic
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.raw chicken next to raw hamburger meat
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. pie in ric
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cut fries, fish, ribs in wic
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. cheese
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. coleslaw on cookline
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.employee drinks in traulsen ric over and next to clean plates
  • Observed employee with no hair restraints
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. service area ric
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. by service aa/bar
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.service area ric
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin/ice machine gaskets
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. buckets in grill area sink
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.service area
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. dw area
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen grill area hws
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. inside wic
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.sanitizer/prep/potatoes Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
4/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Meats on cookline
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up. Front counter wait station.
9/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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