C J's Italian Eatery, 7023 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: C J'S ITALIAN EATERY
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7023 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL 33317
License #: 1618126
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, to scoop salad.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, ware washing racks.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair, water stained.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination, prep table.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation, rear door.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, by steam table.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination, take out containers on shelf in kitchen.
  • 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, 0 ppm.
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination, lemon in front counter.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks, employee drink, discarded ice.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening, cheese, deli meat, in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, storing rags.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink, in ladies restroom.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, cooked pasta, beef, meatballs, in walk in cooler.
10/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
08/21/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair, water stained. Observed the same at the callback inspection.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, ware washing racks. Observed the same at the callback inspection.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth that is not in use, on a prep table at the callback inspection.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. Observed the same at the callback inspection.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, oven. Observed the same at the callback inspection.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, storing rag by ice machine. Observed the same at the callback inspection.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink, in restroom. Observed the same at the callback inspection.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, by ice machine. Observed the same at the callback inspection.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** At callback inspection, operator could only provide proof of employee training for 2 employees. Observed 4 employees working with no Certified Food Manager present.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, by ice machine. Observed the same at the callback inspection.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, pasta and meatballs, in walk in cooler. At the callback inspection, the operator stated that the cooked meatballs and cooked sausage in the walk-in cooler were prepared 2 days earlier.
3/20/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair, water stained.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation, rear door.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, ware washing racks.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler, cooked meatballs, in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, oven.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, storing rag by ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink, in restroom.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, by ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, by ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, pasta and meatballs, in walk in cooler.
1/8/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing 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**
8/27/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, handwash sink.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust, dining room.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water, in front service area.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered, flour.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors, rear door.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair, hand-wash sink in ware washing area.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination, take out container on shelf in dining.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, ware washing racks.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust, in kitchen.
  • 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. Advised operator to sanitize in 3 compartment sink.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit, raw chicken stored over beef in reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. A/C recommended on callback inspection.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
8/27/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair, shelves in reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination, lemons front counter. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, pasta, chicken,mussels and calamari. All 48°, butter, roasted red peppers, ham, cheese, and whipped cream. All 56°.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food, raw chicken over pasta in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager fails to exhibit active managerial control, manager not ensuring refrigeration is maintaining 41° or below. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder, true reach in cooler on cookline, left side, ambient air tempura urge 56°. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink, front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, prep area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels, prep area. **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 - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder, on cookline 48° **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris, throughout. **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, pasta manager stated pasta cooked on 05/29/13. **Warning**
5/30/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. back by exit door
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. RIC shelves rusted Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. handsink in kitchen and dish racks
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over broccoli
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. tub of salad walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
8/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. handsink by pizza station
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. RIC shelves rusted
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. handsink in kitchen next to ice machine and women's restroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. employee cutting and touching washed lettuce. operator waiting on shipment, employee washed hands and used sanitizer Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. dish racks Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves throughout kitchen and above 3 compartment sink
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. bottom shelf of table next to grill
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. onions walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in wall. by heater
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. walk in cooler shelves
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. lemons at drink stations Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area and by handsink by ice machine
2/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Violation: 14-41-1 Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. shelves RIC rusted
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. back door
  • Violation: 37-11-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. fan guards walk in cooler
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair.
10/31/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. shelves RIC rusted
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. hand sink in front counter area blocked by cart Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. kitchen
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. hand sink front counter
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. hand sink in kitchen and women's restroom
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. fan guards walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. pizza station Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. dish rack trays
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. between equipment prep table and storage shelf
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. water bottles hallway, sauce walk in cooler
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. ice machine and ice bin
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over dough and pasta
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. meat, potatoes , walk in cooler
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. back door
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. hand sink in kitchen and front area
8/29/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.onions in walkin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.walkin shelf Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
5/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.tray rack infront of front handsink .
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hoodfilters
  • Lights missing the proper shield,endcappe, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.by water heater.
  • Critical. Electricals witch by refrig ,missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
9/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hoodfilters
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.a/c vents
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.kitchen .[endcaps]
3/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.w/cooler
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.3 comp. sink.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in-freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.3 comp.sink.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.used as storage.
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination. Corrected On Site.
10/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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