Cafe Boulud, 301 Australian Ave, Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CAFE BOULUD
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 301 Australian Ave, Palm Beach, FL 33480
License #: 6000169
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 4/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.WIC
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.COOKS
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.FILTERS
  • Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN MGR DISCARDED
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.RIC COFFEE AREA. UPRIGHT 2door
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.BAG OF BREAD IN HANDSINK, VEGES BEING WASHED IN HANDSINK
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • No current insurance inspector's boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
4/17/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In powdered milk bulk storage **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee bathroom
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Fruit pure WIF **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In bulk sugar, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Potato pancake 90f for 1.5 hours, corrective action taken, moved to RIC
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Duck over lamb WIC, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Using procedure for butter
10/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Line 6 drawer reachin. Do not use for PH FOOD UNTIL CAPABLE OF 41f.
  • Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided. Provided advisory. Advisory posted. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Eating meal on clean dish table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Fruit puree walkin freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping ice server HWS **Corrected On-Site** **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 flour **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoes, pureed vegetable, cooked vegetable at 45-50f for less than 2 hours. Moved to other RIC. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food shell eggs over pickles . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Degreaser. Kitchen and bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Main ware wash, use alternative sanitization until repaired.
12/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. FRONT SERVER STATION
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. LINE Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BAGS OF ONIONS DRY STORAGE
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. FRUIT PUREE WALKIN FREEZER
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. PRODUCE WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. RINSING DISHES 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. IN MILK POWDER DRY STOREROOM
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BUTTER AT 68F NOT MARKED FOR TIME, BREAKFAST STATION Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. CLEANER DESSERT STATION and MOPSINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination. STACKED FOOD CONTAINERS Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
7/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/21/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. END OF LINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only. EXPIRED 11/23/11 This violation must be corrected by : 3/21/12.
  • Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided. Corrected On Site. PROVIDED ADVISORY
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Some expired training. This violation must be corrected by : 3/21/12.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. OJ ON PREP TABLE 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. TOUCHING CARROTS Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 3/21/11.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. IN WALKIN FREEZER Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BUTTER AT 71F FOR 2 HOURS, Corrected On Site. MARKED FOR TIME Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. HALF and HALF AT 72F, Corrected On Site. DISCARDED
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW MUSSLES OVER GREENS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. SHELL EGGS OVER SAUCES WALKIN Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. CONTAINER STACKED IN GARBANZO BEANS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSRANCES Corrected On Site.
1/20/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. METAL PANS
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. CUTTING TOMATOES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. PASTRY IN WALKIN FREEZER
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. SPINACH IN PRODUCE WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. WASHING DISHES Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BUTTER AT 74F FOR 3.5 HOURS, Corrected On Site. USED BUTTER IMMEDIATELY
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. SHELL EGGS OVER SAUCES WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. ANT SPRAY BY SINGLE SERVICE CIPS AT BAR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. AT BAR
7/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. METAL PANS
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BAR Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. HANDLING BREAD WITHOUT GLOVES Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. HAM IN FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKED VEGETABLE AT 49F FOR LESS THAN 2 HOURS, ICED DOWN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW SAUSAGE OVER VEGETABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. CHICKEN OVER PORK IN WALKIN Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. USE ALTERNATIVE SANITIZATION UNTIL REPAIRED
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCE
2/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. rusty shelves breakfast RIC. TIME EXTENDED UNTIL NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTIOB
9/17/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. many containers dry storage
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken over beef WIC 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. prep cook cutting celery 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. pastry chef handling pastry Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. several prep cooks
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusty shelves breakfast RIC
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. olive oil in kitchen
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. utensils in clean dish area
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Handle on faucet in employee restroom off
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. bar dishes in sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen entry
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. back door
  • Light not functioning. WIC#2
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. prep area outside dry storage
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 9/15/10.
7/14/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. HANDLING LETTUCE & VEGETABLES Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. BAR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. CHANGED GLOVES WITHOUT FIRST WASHING HANDS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. DISHWASHER HANDLING DIRTY THAN CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. CONTINENTAL REACHIN ROOM SERVICE
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. BAR
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 0 PPM Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. TOP OF DISHWASHER
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. UNWRAPPED STRAWERS ACCESSIBLE TO CUSTOMER HANDLING AT BAR
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. TRASH CONTAINER IN FRONT OF SINK
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. FILLED VASE IN HANDSINK COOK RINSING RAG
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. WAIT STATION Corrected On Site.
  • Ceiling tile missing. PASTRY
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. WAIT STATION
11/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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