Orchid Cafe, 1180 S Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ORCHID CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1180 S Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069-4335
License #: 1608491
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 08/26/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. ... In walk.in.cooler... Cooked chicken pieces, cooked shrimp **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use container. RTE mashed potato container reused for shrimp, Tofu container reused for cooked chicken pieces.
  • Basic - Single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. ... paper-mache type raw shell egg liners used to drain fried foods prior to customer service.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food or food contact surfaces. ...Reuse of plastic chemical buckets. 5 Gallon Buckets are being re-used. Any re-use of single use containers is a food code violation but ESPECIALLY the re-use of Toxic Chemical Buckets which are clearly being reused to store other plastic food contact containers.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ... Held on COOK LINE at Room Temperature ... broccoli florets 74° cut celery 74° cut red and green peppers 74° cut onions 73° cut cucumbers 73° Corrective Action Taken - Food Relocated ... Held in WALK.IN.COOLER... for at least several hours per cook ... cooked shrimp 49° cooked cut chicken pieces 56° soup 52° AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 42°
08/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped insects, or other pests, in control devices. ... In kitchen ceiling light fixtures.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. ...brown sauce, cooked noodles, cut vegetables.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use plastic buckets. Single Use 5 Gallon Buckets are being re-used. Any re-use of single use containers is a food code violation but ESPECIALLY the re-use of Toxic Chemical Buckets which are clearly being reused to store other plastic food contact containers.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use plastic tubs. ... Tofu or Chicken seasoning type reused throughout.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. ... Including: cut tomatoes, cut potatoes, cut carrots, cut pineapple, boiled shrimp, cooked chicken washed sprouts, cut salad greens, cut tofu.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. ... In walk.in.cooler, raw chicken breasts directly above cooked noodles and cooked rice.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. ... ... Including: cut pineapple, boiled shrimp, cooked chicken washed sprouts, cut salad greens, cut tofu.
2/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. ... Exterior of equipment: microwave, ... Exterior of counters, shelving, (top pass-thru shelf), crates (supporting microwave),
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. ...in WALK.IN.COOLER, cooked rice.
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. ... At end of cook line utensils stored in soiled container.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. China Dish without handle left in cooked rice .
  • Basic - Lights out in exhaust hood.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. ... Shelves soiled/oxidized/rusted not easily cleanable.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. ...in WALK.IN.COOLER cooked chicken, cooked shrimp, cut fruit, cut vegetables.
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. ... In "Kenmore" REACH.IN.FREEZER, prepared / portions of rice, meats, seafoods, dumplings. .
8/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated food debris. Stove top
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Cook's line
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Brown sauce in the walkin cooler
1/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands or changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. White cutting board on the cook's line.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. kitchen
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Non-working Lowboy reachin cooler on the cook's line under a counter Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw squid and raw pork (boston butt) over produce in the walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Rear wall of the ice bin.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris by the 2 compartment sink on the cook's line.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. ABC extinguisher in the kitchen .
7/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Outside of the unused reachin cooler on the cook's line.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Side surface next to the deep fat fryer.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Used to cover green onions in the walkin cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Washing pots and pans in a 2 compartment sink not using sanitizer.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit on the cook's line . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Unused reachin cooler on the cook's line.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice Corrected On Site by refrigerating
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken over raw salmon in the walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. ABC extinguishers
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken stock and curry sauce.
1/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/16/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Exhaust system off during the operation of cooking equipment. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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 : 9/15/11.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Used to cover vegetables in the walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Sorage on cook's line.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit by rice cookers.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. raw chicken
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored ontop of a brown sauce in the walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Curry and broth in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Nest stacking premade salads in a reachin cooler with no protective barrier between the plate and salad.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris behind prep table by walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
7/14/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. sauces, soups, shrimp, rice in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. pork. cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. pork on kitchen floor. cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. sauces, soups, onions iwalk-in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. on cut lettuce, vegetables, greens in walk-in cooler and isalad reach-in cooler.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.on cookline and expo station by rice cooker.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. waiter. 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. cook. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. side of oven rusted through (holes). not smooth and easy cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of dust with/and mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. A/C vents.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelfs throughout. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed heavy food debris and /or grease accumulated on kitchen floor. cookline mats and under cooking equipmentprep tables on cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed holes in wall. in dishwash area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. throughout. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. water damage stains throughout. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. eye glasses on prep table with foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. non-functioning/unused black reach-in cooler on cookline. Repeat Violation.
1/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. chicken over shrimp Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs stored over pasta, cooked chicken and vegetables. on cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. beef over cooked chicken in walk-in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. carrots in walk-in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. soups and sauces in walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. cabbage in walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. potatoes in walk-in cooler
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelfs in walk-in cooler
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue, grease and soil build-up on nonfood-contact surface. interior and exterior of stove, oven, Microwave oven and grill in kitchen
  • Observed build-up of dust and dirt on nonfood-contact surface. A/C vents in kitchen, prep areas and dishwash area
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. fan guard in walk-in cooler
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelfs in kitchen
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment/ utensils not properly stored. clean pots and pans stored on floor bby dishwash area
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris and grease accumulated on kitchen floor. throughout kitchen and dishwash areas and under tables, shelfs, coolers
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris/grease. throughout kitchen
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. water damage stains throughout kitchen and dishwash area
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris. kitchen
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. small black cooler on cookline. unplugged and emty
8/20/2010Routine - 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. WALK IN COOLER. ALL Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BEEF ON COOKLINE
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW CHICKEN OVER RAW FISH
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW FISH OVER SOUP
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. CARROTS
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. RICE IN DR STORAGE ROOM
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. SUGAR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. PLATES ONSHELF NOT INVERTED
  • Drain cover(s) missing. KITCHEN AND MENS BATHROOM
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. BOWL IN HWS
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility in disrepair. MENS ROOM TOILET SEAT
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. ALL IN KITCHEN Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
3/19/2010Routine - 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. Items in walk in cooler
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline
  • Drain cover(s) missing. Dry storeroom
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Dry storeroom under shelves
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Several section kitchen
  • Exhaust system off during the operation of cooking equipment. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by smoke in kitchen area. For reporting purposes only.
12/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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