Tarpon Bend Food & Tackle, 200 Sw 2 St, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TARPON BEND FOOD & TACKLE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 200 Sw 2 St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
License #: 1619106
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 11/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scooping ice from ice machine with a bucket with no handle in kitchen
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Placed inside a container **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. In walk in cooler raw beef and raw steak over raw seafood **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. In kitchen found quat sanitizer in 400 ppm in sanitizer bucket.manager add more water and rechecked found in 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. In prep area next to cutting board with shrimps on it. Immediately placed bucket in different area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Employee cooked beef chili and placed inside a container and placed inside walk in cooler in 205°f with no knowledge of proper cooling process . Provided manager with information for proper cooling practice and start cooling process immediately . Placed cooked chili beef under ice bath stair as needed . Start 205°f after 1 hour 150°f
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. In main bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Located next to exit /back door
11/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Under exit door **Warning** Must be fixed by next routine inspection
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Found in dish machine in less than 10 ppm **Warning** Dish machine not in use ,instead 3 compartment sink is in use with quat at 200 ppm
5/6/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.in cook line between reach in coolers **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 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. In cook line no lid **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In cook line on top of cutting board a drink without a lid **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. In cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.personal beg stored on top of cutting board in prep area **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Under exit door **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. In 1 door tall freezer cooked tuna steak **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses. In prep area **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Top part of interior in cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 2 doors reach in cooler in cook line TRAULSEN **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. 2 doors reach in cooler in cook line TRAULSEN **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cooked rice and cooked chicken **Warning**
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. In prep area hand wash sink next to prep table **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Found in dish machine in less than 10 ppm **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee in prep area **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Chlorine found in less than 10 ppm in dish machine **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Inside of container with raw potatoes **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw breaded chicken over cut and washed lettuce.manager rearranged unit **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. In front bar **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. In prep area on top of cutting board
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Soda guns in front bar **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. No chlorine test kits available **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. For raw oysters **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. For dish machine **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**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler cooked chicken and cooked rice **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow cleaner next to exit door **Warning**
3/6/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scooping ice from ice machine with buckets
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 6 drawers reach in cooler in cook line in 45°f-50°f items placed under ice to bring temperature control to 41°f or below
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. In cook line
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler in cook line
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold cooked chicken in 47°f in reach in cooler in kitchen
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.in 49°f in reach in cooler in cook line
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked shrimp in 48°f in reach in cooler in kitchen
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quat found in300 ppm.correct on site
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. In front bar
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by clams,Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Found in 87°f in prep area
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In prep area
8/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ice Machine, Bar #2
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar #1and2
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Ice cream
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pork with Bread. Reach In Freezer
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Kitchen
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen
4/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Line cooler
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Kitchen
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Kitchen, Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Through out kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Bar
11/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. Kitchen
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Kitchen
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Cookline
3/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/10/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Beef, 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. Ice, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee dry hands on clothes/apron after washing.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Bar, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Bar, Corrected On Site.
10/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Bar, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Chicken, WIC, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Celery, WIC Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee cough, sneeze, use a handkerchief or disposable tissue, use tobacco, eat, or drink then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Wait Station
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Kitchen
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Wait Station
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Bar
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Bar
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen
3/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Bar
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Tomatoes, Kitchen
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Cheese, RIC
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Rice, RIC
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Onions, WIC Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Carrots, WIC
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Ice
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Kitchen
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Bar
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Kitchen
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Mens room (Handicap Section)
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
11/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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