J Marks Restaurant And Bar, 1490 Ne 23 St, Pompano Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: J MARKS RESTAURANT AND BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1490 Ne 23 St, Pompano Beach, FL 33062
License #: 1621696
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 08/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Above steam kettle. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. Kitchen high Temp AND Chemical Dishmachine tested at 132° and 0 PPM Chlorine. Cocktail Chemical Dishmachine Tested at 0 PPM
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. ... At mop sink **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. ... At cocktail bar all 3 hand sinks used for other purposes- storage, and dump sinks.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
08/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. ... Rear hood.
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair. ... Rear hood.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. mop sink near rear door.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
3/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. ... Broccoli florets
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. ... WALK.IN.FREEZER... floor has a sheet of solid icesoiled sheet of ice
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. ... Server after scraping soiled dishes washed hands for several seconds without soap.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ... reach in cooler... (cook line) chicken 44° egg roll 49° (cook lone drawers) 49° ... Corrective action taken
12/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Dishwasher **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Rear hood
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the walkin cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Various foods **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Next to the bar.
1/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/18/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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. Most employee training is expired and all certificates must be originals.
10/3/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above the dishmachine.
  • 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. Most employee training is expired and all certificates must be originals.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Door handles on reachin cooler on the cook's line.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands before putting on gloves.
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with ice inside the walkin freezer .
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Walkin freezer
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Dumping drinks at bar.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Soda station by the bar.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Knives on cook's line.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Sauces in the wawalkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Degreaser in bottle hanging from a wire rack, Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar
8/1/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Small fliptop reachin cooler at the end of the cook's line, DO NOT KEEP ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THIS UNIT UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED AND OPERATING PROPERLY .
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above the dishroom 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Far end of the cook's line. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Panning up lemons Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Spice wall racks.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Cook's line
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Above dirty dish area and near the rear door.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Small fliptop reachin cooler at the end of the cook's line .
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands as evidenced by the strainer in the handsink at the bar.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Soda machine near the bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Salad reachin cooler on the cook's line.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pineapple Corrected On Site by moving to another cooler.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Server area.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. At 3 compartment sink Corrected On Site.
2/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Broiler reachin cooler on the cook'S LINE . DO NOT KEEP ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THIS UNIT UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED AND OPERATING PROPERLY .
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Fry reachin cooler on the cooks line . DO NOT KEEP ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THIS UNIT UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED AND OPERATING PROPERLY .
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Saute reachin cooler on the cooks line . DO NOT KEEP ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THIS UNIT UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED AND OPERATING PROPERLY .
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. meat reachin cooler drawers on the cooks line .DO NOT KEEP ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THIS UNIT UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED AND OPERATING PROPERLY .
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor area on cook's line line needs to be regrouted
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Fry cooler next to the fryers on the cooks line .
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. On the end of the cooks line .
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cook's line .
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Above the dishmachine.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Dishwasher. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Broiler reachin cooler on the cooks line .
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Saute reachin cooler on the cooks line .
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. fry cooler next to the fryers on the cooks line .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PotENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN the fry reachin cooler on the cooks line .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potentially hazardous foods in the broiler reachin cooler on the cooks line by moving to the walkin cooler , Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potentially hazardous foods in the saute reachin cooler on the cooks line Corrected On Site by moving to another working cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potentially hazardous foods in the fry cooler next to the fryers on the cook'S LINE . Corrected On Site by moving to the walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw meats and fish in the reachin cooler drawer on the cooks line . Corrected On Site by moving to the walkin cooler .
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives in prep room stored between sinks.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives on cook's line . Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Far end of the bar..
  • Critical - Water pressure lacking at a fixture that require the use of water. Rightside Handsink by the walkin cooler .
9/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/11/2011Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing. kitchen over soda station.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at server soda station handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. A/C vents. several. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employees using same cutting board to handle raw and cooked product. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. several. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken next to salmon in cooling drawer on cookline. both containers full / chicken juices splashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
4/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 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. Repeat Violation.
  • 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. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance and dust on surface of nonfood-contact surface. fan guard in walk-in cooler
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. A/C vents and ceiling throughout Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. several on cookline
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. backdoor by walk-ins with gap on bottom
  • Observed wall in disrepair. under dishwash machine
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. pink liquid in kitchen Corrected On Site.
10/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. wait 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 changing gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. several reach-icooler gaskets on cookline
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. back prep area/room. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. several
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar
  • Observed grease/debris accumulated under cooking equipment. throughout kitchen and dishwash area
  • Ceiling tile missing. by ice machine Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. a/c vents dishwash area
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. fan guard in walk-in cooler
7/15/2010Routine - 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.cheese ric
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.milk ric
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.cheese wic
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.dressing wic
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.bar
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.ice machine ledge
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.bowl in it bar
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.has garnish in it
  • Critical. Pull station for fire suppression system inaccessible. For reporting purposes only.blocked by racks
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only.gas powered pressure washers Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
3/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Top temperature 150 degrees. High temperature strip not changing color
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
10/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/27/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/2/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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