Browns & Browns, 529 Sw Ave C Pl, Belle Glade, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BROWNS & BROWNS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 529 Sw Ave C Pl, Belle Glade, FL 33430
License #: 6012535
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 1/3/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. WATER DAMAGED CELING **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1/. STOVE, OVEN AND STEAM TABLE ARE NOT SUPPLIED WITH GAS AND NOT WORKING RESTAURANT HAS NO MEANS OF KEEPING FOOD HOT. OR COOKING FOODS. 2/. PUDDLED WATER IN REACHIN REFRIGERATOR **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. SERVING SPOONS **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. 1/. Rusted shelves in the REACHIN refrigerator 2/. Hood fan is not working **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Chicken in the three compartment sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Without sanitizer **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. KITCHEN WALLS **Warning**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. THREE COM PARTMENT SINK **Warning**
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. OX tail 112°. Mac n cheese 122°. Rice at 132°. Pork chops at 99° **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of hot holding units to maintain potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. NO MEANS TO KEEP FOOD HOT **Warning**
  • Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 20 pound tank **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
1/3/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Without sanitizer
  • Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
8/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hood fan not working
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Hood fan not working
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
1/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. REACHIN REFRIGERATOR AT 55 degrees Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 12B-07-1 Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. IN THE REFRIGERATOR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Violation: 39-03-2 Exhaust system off during the operation of cooking equipment. For reporting purposes only. EXHUST SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING OWNER SAID MOTOR STOPPED
  • Critical - Violation: 45-36-2 Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. DATED FEBRUARY 2012
  • Critical - Violation: 45-41-2 Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. 3 EXTINGUISHERS DATED JUNE 2011
11/6/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. REACHIN REFRIGERATOR AT 55 degrees Repeat Violation.
  • Exhaust system off during the operation of cooking equipment. For reporting purposes only. EXHUST SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING OWNER SAID MOTOR STOPPED
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. DATED FEBRUARY 2012
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. EXPIRED CERTIFICATES
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. IN THE REFRIGERATOR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ALL PHF IN THE REACHIN AT 55 degrees
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW CHICKEN OVER DRINK ICE
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. 3 EXTINGUISHERS DATED JUNE 2011
10/19/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/14/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - EXIT LIGHT IS NOT ILLUMINATED.
  • Critical - EXPOSED ELECTRICAL LIGHT AT REAR EXIT DOOR.
  • FORKS NOT PROPERLY STORED.
  • ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. CORRECTED ON SITE
  • Critical - NO PROOF OF THE REQUIRED FOOD SAFETY TRAINING.
  • Critical - OBSERVED 4 ROACHES LIVE AND 1 DEAD ROACH BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
  • OBSERVED KITCHEN SHELVES DIRTY.
  • OBSERVED REACHIN FREEZER NEEDS TO BE CLEANED.
3/13/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. GLASS DOOR REACHIN AT 52 degrees Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. DATED 5 - 2010 EXPIRED MORE THAN 6 MONTHS
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. NOT DATE LABELED
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.MILK 52 degrees BEEF STEW 48 degrees BEANS 48 degrees cooked green beans 48 degrees black eyed peas 48 degrees curry at 52 degrees IN GLASS DOOR REACHIN Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher missing from designated location. For reporting purposes only. CLASS K EXTINGUISHER MISSIING FROM KITCHEN
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. DATED 11-09 EXPIRED MORE THAN 1 year
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 PPM NO SANITIZER AVAILABLE
7/13/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/13/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. GLASS DOOR REACHIN AT 52 degrees
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only. KITCHEN
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. ABOVE HANDSINK
  • Observed food and debris accumulated under cooking equipment. AND THE REFRIGERATOR
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. MILK , RIBS AND BROWN SAUCE AT 52 degrees Corrected On Site. ALL ITEMS WERE MOVED TO OTHER REFRIGERATOR
4/5/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/1/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. LARGE OPEN BAG OF SALT
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. LADIES ROOM
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean. MENS ROOM
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. LADIES ROOM WALLS MISSIING TILES Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.KITCHEN
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.LIGHT SWITCH IN KITCHEN
7/20/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SALT
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. SALT IN A LARGE OPEN BAG ON SHELF
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BOTH BATHROOMS
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BOTH BATHROOMS
  • Ceiling tile missing. WALL IN LADIES ROOM
2/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 PPM Corrected On Site.
8/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/28/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/16/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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