Ambrosia Restaurant, 1603 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: AMBROSIA RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1603 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33401-7301
License #: 6005078
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 5/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Dough mold containers on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. Rusted. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
5/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In corn meal, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions by WIC **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen HWS **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk corn meal **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Pizza under counter at 85f for 30minutes without time marking, **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200 ppm chlorine, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under warewash **Corrected On-Site**
9/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/2/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. EMPLOYEE BATHROOM Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY SHELVES REACHIN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. OVER ICE MACHINE REAR STORAGE ROOM
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. TOUCHING CHEESE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. SHELF FIR DRY STORAGE UNDER PREP TABLE
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW BEEF OVER CHEESE WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. COOKED PASTAS WALKIN COOLER Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCE BULK STORAGE Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
10/23/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. EMPLOYEE BATHROOM
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. EMPLOYEE BATHROOM Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. DISH SHELVES
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. RUSTY SHELVES SAUCE COOLER
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. TOP OF ICE MACHINE BROKEN
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN BLUE CHEESE
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. EGGS and CHICKEN OVER COOKED FOIDS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW BEEF OVER CREAM CHEESE WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. EGGPLANT Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCE
7/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. employee bathroom Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. FLOUR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. CUTTING BOARDS Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. REACHIN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN PEPPER and SALT Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. KNIVES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. MANICCOTI Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. SHELL EGGS OVER COOKED PASTA Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. PASTAS IN WALKIN Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. EMOYEE BATHROOM
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. ICE SCOOP ON SHELF Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. BACK STOREROOM
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. PRODUCE and SAUCES IN WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. SUGAR and FLOUR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law. WHITE SUBSTANCE
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW CHICKEN OVER LASAGNA Corrected On Site.
7/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/20/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). LASAGNA & RAW CHICKEN AT 54-55F FOR UNDETERMINED TIME, Corrected On Site. DISCARDED
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. MOTZARELLA, MARINARA SAUCE, SAUSAGE AT 45F, Corrected On Site. PUT ON ICE This violation must be corrected by : 1/20//11.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. LASAGNA & RAW CHICKEN AT 54-55F, Corrected On Site. DISCARDED This violation must be corrected by : 1/20/11.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. MEAT SAUCE AT 125F, Corrected On Site. PUT ON STOVE TO REHEAT TO 165 This violation must be corrected by : 1/20/11.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. BEVERAGE AIR REACHIN COOLER BY COOKSLINE AT 54-57F & COOKSLINE REACHIN AT45F, DO NOT USE UNTIL CAPABLE, ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MOVED TO OTHER UNITS, FOOD IN COOKSLINE REACHIN PUT ON ICE
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. IN BEVERAGE AIR
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. HANDLING CHEESE WITHOUT GLOVES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm, Corrected On Site. PRIMED & CORRECTED TO 50 ppm
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. CUTTING BOARD
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. KITCHEN HWS HOTWATER HANDLE MISSING
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. EMPLOYEE BATHROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. DRAIN BACKUP UNDER WAREWASH, PLUMBER CALLED
1/19/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.WHITE SUBSTANCE
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. MEAT SAUCE & SAUSAGE MOVED TO WIC Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. CONTAINERS OF WHITE SUBSTANCE
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. REACHIN COOLER RUSTY SHELVES
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. BACK ROOM Corrected On Site.
8/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/8/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. pasta, lasagna, meatballs.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. pizza.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on shelf rack in food prep. table.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 04/17/10.
2/17/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint. COOK
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair COVER ON ICE MACHINE BROKEN STATED ORDERED
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. WALKIN
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
10/5/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. EGGS AT 47 DEGREES F & CHEESE AT 45 DEGREES F, OTHER PHF AT 41 OR BELOW, STATED BEEN REARRANGING IN WALKIN
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. WALKIN
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. COOK
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair COVER ON ICE MACHINE BROKEN
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. BACK OF PIZZA OVEN
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans on clean side of dishwasher exposed to splash from handsink
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. HANDSINK KITCHEN
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. KITCHEN
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. EMPLOYEE RESTROOM Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. LINE
  • Observed hole in wall. ABOVE HANDSINK BY DISHWASHER
  • Observed wall in disrepair. BY MOPSINK
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. WALKIN
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. IN WIPING CLOT BUCKET greater than 200 PPM CLORINE Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical. No professional hygiene and/or foodborne illness training provided.FRONT OF HOUSE
7/31/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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