Las Colinas Restaurant, 2724 N Andrews Ave, Wilton Manors, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LAS COLINAS RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2724 N Andrews Ave, Wilton Manors, FL 33311
License #: 1619794
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 10/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • 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. Observed male drinking on cookline near ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on male employee on cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed next to steam well at 89°f. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in men's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in front counter sliced cooked pork 52°f--51°,ham 47-45°,sliced Swiss 52°-51°, all within 30 minutes. Due to Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at 0 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Observed raw pork stored over carrots in US BRAND glass door reach in cooler. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed female employee crack raw shell eggs and then touch clean plate to serve. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Observed outside near dumpster. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Observed cooked pork 52°f--51°,ham 47-45°,sliced Swiss 52°-51°, all within 30 minutes disp,y unit front counter reach in cooler. In front counter **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in the process of cooling placed in cold holding equipment that is not capable of maintaining proper temperature. Observed in display unit at front counter Ambient cooling sliced cooked pork 52°f--51°,ham 47-45°,sliced Swiss 52°-51°, all within 30 minutes. **Warning**
10/27/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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. Observed next to 3-compartment sink employee drinking coffee no lid and straw, employee covered to comply. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee at front counter trimming cooked pork. Employee put hat on. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in men's and women's bathrooms.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. Observed in both.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at front counter.
6/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by food tray. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, and no soap, observed at hand wash sink at front counter. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Observed: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
2/3/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.observed raw turkey bacon stored over ready to eat foods in 2-glass door reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.observed 2 at front counter **Warning**
12/18/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in /freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee on cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed by steam table and knives in use stored betweenequipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed handwash sink not operable, operator informed plumber returning today to reassemble. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed female employee on cookline cracking raw shell eggs and proceed to handle ready to eat foods. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham at 60°f and cheese at 62° in flip top unit on cookline. Operator moved from top to inside unit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed rice at 114°f held in container under steam table. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.observed raw turkey bacon stored over ready to eat foods in 2-glass door reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken soup in walk in cooler at a temperature of 49°f 12 hours. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at front counter. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.observed 2 at front counter **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Observed chicken soup in walk in cooler at a temperature of 49°f in center. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
10/18/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/21/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Onions **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Pork, Walk In Cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Onions, Dry storage **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes, onions, Rear kitchen entrance, Dry storage **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Beef, Potatoes, Cod fish **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Beef, Chicken, Beef, **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Beef over cooked rice. Reach In Cooler, **Warning**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef, chicken, cod fish, potatoes. Walk In Cooler **Warning**
3/22/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Kitchen
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Onions. Dry storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Potatoes, Dry storage Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Beef, Walk In cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Pork, Walk In cooler
  • Critical - Observed the presence of flies, Dry storage
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
11/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/25/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 8-22-12. Only one food handlers certification seen
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Throughout kitchen
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Cook
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored beside ready-to-eat food.Raw eggs, Reach In cooler, Cookline,
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Beef over cut lettuce. Reach In cooler, Kitchen
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Beef, Walk In cooler Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 8-22-12.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Pork, Walk In cooler
  • Rinse solution not clean.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/22/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens room
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Rust, Walk In cooler
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Kichen
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Beef, Walk In cooler, Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Chicken, Walk In cooler, Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Pork. Walk In cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Potatoes, Walk In cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
5/14/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-27-1 Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.Beef, Walk in cooler
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. Onions, Walk in cooler
  • Violation: 15-30-1 Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen
  • Critical - Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
3/30/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 11-30-11.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 11-30-11.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 11-30-11.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Kitchen
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Onions, Walk in cooler
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Cooked rice, Kitchen
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Water,
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.Beef, Walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Chicken, Reach in cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Bacalow, Walk in cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Ground Beef, Walk in cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Potatoes, Walk in cooler
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen
9/30/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens room
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On outer surface of grill.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Pork, Walk In Freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Stove and grill
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Beef, Walk in Cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Pork, Reach In Cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed worn, and soiled floor, Walk in Cooler
  • Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in Cooler, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
2/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Beef, WIC
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Orange, WIC
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Green peppers, WIC
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corn, WIC
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Expresso machine
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout kitchen
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. "BLACK MOLDLIKE RESIDUE"
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Front Counter
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
8/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Cilantro, WIC Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Carrots, WIC Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Carrots, WIC Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Onions, Dry Storage, Corrected On Site.
4/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Potatoes # 1 WIC Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Potatoes #2, WIC Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Potatoes #3, WIC Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Beef
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Ham, WIC Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Tamales, WIF Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Potatoes, WIF Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Plantains, WIF Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.1-4
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in storage area for ripe plantains and onions
8/7/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 6/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/15/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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