Primanti Bros, 901 N Atlantic Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PRIMANTI BROS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 901 N Atlantic Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-3310
License #: 1601344
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 08/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under cooking equipment
  • High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook cracked raw eggs without changing gloves and washing hands.
  • High Priority - Raw shell eggs stored over grated cheese. Moved eggs to the bottom underneath cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
08/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area upstairs vegetable oil. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. At cook line
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.undetermend time for the chilly. Manager discarded chilly.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches.chilly
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Chilly
3/12/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler at an ambient temperature of 45°F. Repairman on the way.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pastrami 45°F, sausage 50°F was delivered this morning about 2 hours ago, iced to cool down to 41°F.
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling. Nacho cheese.
1/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.french fries.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bread on stair case.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 52. Iced down to 41°F, **Corrected On-Site**
8/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. 2Containers of Pickles.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.French Fries at cookline.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Butter and cream cheese at wait station 52? for less than one hour, put on ice and brought temp down to 41?F. **Corrected On-Site**
3/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.on 3 compartment sink vice grib used to turn hot water on.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Cardboard on top of prep table next to pizza oven . Corrected On Site.Cardboard was removed.
  • Critical - Observed French Fries stored in pickle container. Corrected On Site.Moved french Fries in appropriate container .
  • Critical - Observed employee put gloves on without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water and debris ,plastic forks,under Bag in the box and next to soda equipment .
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Potatoes cooled with lid on. Corrected On Site.Took lid off and explained to put lid on when at proper temperature
  • Critical - Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation,without switching gloves.prep cook .
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Chicken over cucumbers in Walk in cooler upstairs Corrected On Site. Moved chicken to botttom on different shelf .
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.Knife in prep area and dough cutter in pizza prep area . Corrected On Site.Moved utensils to 3 compartment sink for washing and sanitising.
10/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. at flour container . Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. cabinet near condiment storage station in disrepair , not smooth and easy cleanable .
  • Observed debris accumulated on storage clOset floor.upstairs .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. fire extinguisher soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. gaskets soiled at KENMORE AND AVANTI coolers upstairs . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. KENMORE AND AVANTI coolers upstairs . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. exterior of bread storage containers in dry storage upstairs .
  • Observed wall in disrepair. upstairs storage room.
1/18/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. by 3 door glass cooler.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine .
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. at cookline cooler.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. cookline .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. door dirty at storage closet upstairs .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. fire extinguisher by pizza prep cooler soiled.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. gaskets at pizza prep cooler, 2nd floor freezers.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. lid dirty at flour storage container upstairs .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving in dry storage room upstairs .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. top of ice machine dirty.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. under stove.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on dicer.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards at cookline
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw eggs over sausage at make table.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. pizza pre cooler shelving and bottom of cooler.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, cracked glass at 3 door glass cooler.
  • Observed nonfood-grade scoop used at saurkraut container .
  • Observed personal care item stored with single service items. purse stored by takeout cups.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. reuse of pickle container to store saurkraut .
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in prep area.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. sanitizer bottle stored by straws, sanitizer tablets stored above prep area.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. water damaged by walkin cooler.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. leaking faucet at prep sink.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200 ppm.
10/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified in Parts 4-1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturers' specifications.
  • Mats and duckboards shall be designed to be removable and EASILY CLEANABLE.
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12/8/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs over pizza dough at TRAULSEN cooler.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. barehand contact while adding toppings to pizza dough. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. no handwashing before putting on a new pair of gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving at beer cooler.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. exterior of chest freezer rusted, on 2nd floor .
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. blue storage container soiled on 2nd floor storage room near white cooler
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. cole slaw container at walkin cooler soiled.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards at cookline .
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. white cooler on 2nd floor.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. gaskets soiled at white cooler on 2nd floor.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. metal rack near can opener soiled.
  • Observed personal care item stored with single service items. purse stored with plastic cups.
10/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. cracked tile in dry storage room floor upstairs .
3/8/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over lasagna at traulsen freezer . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. lasagna and bread container
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. chest freezer in dry storage room soiled around inside lid area
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. window sill in dry storage room upstairs
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. curtains in dry storage room upstairs .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, nonfood-contact surface. flour storage area
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. wax paper in closet room upstairs .
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. cracked tile in dry storage room floor upstairs .
  • Observed food debris accumulated behind upright freezer and chest freezer in dry storage room.
  • Observed hole in wall. by flour storage area
  • Observed wall and soiled with accumulated food debris.by slicer upstairs
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. in dining area
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. insecticide storec by flour in front counter area. Corrected On Site.
1/5/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. pizzas under no temperature control at 117, and 109 degrees in front counter area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. eggs over cooked chicken at Traulsen cooler. 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. cup with no handle used at sugar container.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, exterior of chest freezer rusted in dry storage area
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, shelving in front counter area in disrepair , not smooth and easy cleanable.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. reach in cooler in dry storage room, front counter cooler
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. ac unit at Traulsen freezer leaking , in prep area
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. women's restroom
  • Observed hole in wall. in beer storage room
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. by restroom, tiles missing on wall.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.by glass door beer cooler in front counter area.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. cell in food prep area.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
8/18/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/12/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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