La Granja Parrilla & Seafood, 5701 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA GRANJA PARRILLA & SEAFOOD
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5701 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL 33321
License #: 1620077
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/02/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Drink containers with screw-top lids stored in undrained ice. Bottled water in contact with ice in ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Pepsi reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Chef. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Hot dogs. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by mop bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Bottles of sauces. **Corrected On-Site**
10/02/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops used for sour cream and guacamole at 45° f in reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
3/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Salt and spices. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. Front service area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Front service area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hanging from single service cup cart.
11/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. Reach - in and walk - in coolers.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Dishes in use for dine in customers.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach-in freezer. Potatoes.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces stored on vinegar bottles and other bottles that are single service containers.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. HWS by cash register. Credit card machine sits on HWS.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta, yucca, chicken.
5/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.COLD WATER FAUCET. HANDSINK
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. 3 CS
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
3/1/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves. WALK IN COOLER
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
11/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all wares in the 3 compartment sink until the dishmachine is properly working in all cycles.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter handsink blocked by a machine Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Both reachin coolers in the kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Bowl used for scooping sugar.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw meat over prepped veggies in the walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle with liquid in it by the dishmachine.
6/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.---knives stored between sink edge and wooden splash shield.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.---manager not present upon inspectors arrival.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.---paintbrush in use
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.---soil and ice slush in walk in cooler.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.---by stove.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.---raw shell eggs stored over vegetables.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.---next to single service items. Corrected On Site.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.---white powders in utensil tray by three compartment sink.
1/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Inadequate number/capacity of hot holding units to maintain potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. For rice
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Dry storage area
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Precooked beef and chicken ( pecooked at noon)At 65* f- Partially cooked/ partially raw- in reach icooler-Stop sale issued-
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found- One dead roach- on top of lid- Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Flour
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Chicken in walk in cooler
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Three large pan of rice-
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Precooked beef and chicken-
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Cooked beans held over 4 hour in walkin cooler 45-61 degrees F. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, cooked beans in walkin cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours, cooked beans. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, cutting boards.
  • Critical. Lack of toilet tissue at toilet, in ladies' restroom.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease, hood filters. Repeat Violation.
1/13/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice), cooked beans 54-68*F, raw beef-56*F, raw chicken -54*F.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, cookec beans in walkin cooler, raw chicken and raw beef in fliptop reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method, beans.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours, beans. Operator said beans were cooked about 3pm, placed in walkin between 9-10 pm, observed beans at 54-68 *F at 10 am next day.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures, fliptop infront of cookline.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair, true reachin cooler.
  • Observed wall in disrepair towards ladies' restroom.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease,hood filters.
8/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner, nonhandle container used to dispense uncooked beans.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease, hood filters.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment, household raid.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored, on shelf in kitchen above single service items and clean pans. Corrected On Site.
11/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-20-1 Displayed food not properly protected from contamination, containers with dressing stored in containers with vegetable.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, blackpepper.
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, pork in walkin freezer.
  • Violation: 15-29-1 Observed mop/service sink not easily accessible, (obstructed with drainboard).
  • Critical. Violation: 28-14-1 Observed gabage can cover washed in 3 compartments sink.
  • Critical. Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation, rear door.
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair, by 3 compartments sink and prep sink.
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair, baseboards missing in restroom areas.
  • Violation: 37-13-1 Observed hole in ceiling, in dry foid storage area.
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling tiles water stained.
  • Violation: 39-05-2 Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by smoke stained walls in kitchen area. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Violation: 41B-03-1 Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
7/22/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, meats in reachin and walkin coolers.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures, fliptop reachin cooler by cookline and walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination, containers with dressing stored in containers with vegetable.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, blackpepper.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands, cook after changing gloves.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, pork in walkin freezer.
  • Observed mop/service sink not easily accessible, (obstructed with drainboard).
  • Critical. Observed gabage can cover washed in 3 compartments sink.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation, rear door.
  • Observed wall in disrepair, by 3 compartments sink and prep sink.
  • Observed wall in disrepair, baseboards missing in restroom areas.
  • Observed hole in ceiling, in dry foid storage area.
  • Observed ceiling tiles water stained.
  • Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by smoke stained walls in kitchen area. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
7/21/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/17/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 9/4/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/2/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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