Tamarac Cafe Diner, 10052 W Mcnab Rd, Tamarac, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TAMARAC CAFE DINER
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10052 W Mcnab Rd, Tamarac, FL 33319
License #: 1618206
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 08/11/2010

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

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  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product-dented cans. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, cooked meats in walkin cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area in walkin cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink, cook in three compartments sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands, cook.
  • Critical. Observed employee dry hands on soiled rag after washing, cook.
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap, cook.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage containers on a food preparation table infront of stove.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices, plates. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections and crevices, rear door.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength-0ppm when tested. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets next to dishwashing machine and next to frontline. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, inside oven and sides of cooking equipment by cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface on rear door.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up around reachin cooler next to dishwashing machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, wetnesting. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface from handwashing sink in kitchen.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times next to three compartments sink. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing to rinse utensils and containers in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees by wait station and next to three compartments sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable, in kitchen area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris infront of cookline.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, behind cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease, hood filters. Repeat Violation.
  • Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored on rack with sanitized plates abd food in dishwashing area.
08/11/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Employee lockers provided and used, clean
11/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product-dented cans. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employees using same utensil to handle raw and cooked product.
  • Critical. Observed employees using same utensil to handle raw and cooked product, by cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled, cooks. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, by frontline.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice, by frontline. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands, in kitchen and dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands, cooks. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands, cooks after handling raw shell eggs then rte bacon & bagels. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair,True reachin freezer.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, shelves. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, in kitchen.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, reachin freezer.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles, gloves. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink, in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink, in dishwashing area.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair, handwashing sink in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, in dishwashing area.
  • Observed non-bagged garbage in dumpster area.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation, rear door.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, behind cookline.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease, hood filters. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, fan by rear door/dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored, zantac tablets stored in reachin cooler with meats. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
7/16/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 1/14/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/19/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/26/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/30/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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