Taza Mediterranean Kitchen & Lounge, 1430 Se 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TAZA MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN & LOUNGE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1430 Se 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
License #: 1619033
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: 10/27/2010

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.milk reach in
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.gave to operator Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.meat reach in
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.sauce reach in
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.communited meat walk in
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.squeeze bottle
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.onions walk in
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.vegetables wic
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.broken cutting board
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.ice machine
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.spoons
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.seafood forks
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.dish pans blocking
  • Observed wall in disrepair.walk in
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.dry storage
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.one tag missing
10/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.plates Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.spoons Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.cracked
  • Light not functioning.hood
3/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.cheese ric
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.milk ric
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.salad ric
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.fries ric
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.falaffel wic
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cream desserts wic
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cut veggies wic
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.gyro
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.bulk
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.chicken/veggies wic
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.chicken/veggies wic 2nd Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.flour wic
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.ice wic
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.cut potatoes ric
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.blue cheese ric
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by bus pan/bar
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.bus pan on it /bar
  • Critical. Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.bar
9/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/29/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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