Carolina Ale House, 2618 Weston Rd, Weston, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CAROLINA ALE HOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2618 Weston Rd, Weston, FL 33331
License #: 1621082
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 09/09/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Boxes in walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. I pad on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Food container.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Basic - Rubber/plastic/vinyl spatula cracked/chipped. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt found in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ground beef 47° F in cook line cooler. Corrective action taken.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
09/09/2014Routine - FoodInspection 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.Corrective Action Taken, Eco Lab Rep Showed up and fixed the Problem.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. RIC RIGHT : Cheese 46°F, Feta Cheese 46°F, Tomatoes 46°F, Salad Dressing 46, Kitchen, Right side Low Boy: Turkey 47°! Ribs 47°F, Flank Steak 47°F, Ham 47°F, Pizza Cooler: Chicken 47°F, Pepperoni 47°F, Tomatoes 47°F Product from all these 3 Coolers moved to WIC, MGR called Mechanic. Took Corrective Action.
4/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Pizza Bain Marie cooler and toppings Bain Marie cooler are unable to maintain TCS foods at proper temperatures.Do not store any TCS (time/temperature control for safety) foods in this unit until it is repaired and able to maintain food at proper temperatures.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses. Near the expo area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses.on the cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Tall expo cooler.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Ice cream chest freezer. Lid is in disrepair.
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. All
  • High Priority - Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Onion soup
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Onion soup, cooked ribs, cooked rice, cooked spinach.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale. Chicken wings, cooked spinach, cooked rice and cooked ribs
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by a beer tap cooler near the dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.patio bar spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed in food prep area green container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. Observed in back prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at fryer cooler unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Observed in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in food prep area green containers not labeled.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Observed on cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed mashed potatoes at 125?f. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Observed near dish area.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Observed 3 total. **Corrected On-Site**
5/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Observed case of ground beef on floor **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed in back food prep area on shelves under tables. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed in food prep area and dish room. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice machine. Observed at outside bar.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Pitcher used stored on top of ice machine in back area.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed on cook line.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Observed on cook line.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Reach in cooler back area by ice machine
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed on shelves in storage area near office. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on cook line and back food prep area.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of black olives and can of pineapple juice. Both cans discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese cake 48?f, cheese 48?, operator voluntarily moved food to working unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observe employee on cook line with manager observation as well. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Observed in both ice machines.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage , observed in kitchen cook line 2 hand wash sinks blocked.
  • 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. Observed unit in back food area, operator moved food to working unit.
3/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Light not functioning.hood
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.jalapenos
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
8/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reachin door has exposed insulation
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.scoops Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.par-cooked bacon 80 degrees cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
5/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning.hood
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. 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.cup in salsa Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
2/16/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning.hood
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.undrrside broiler
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.purse at bar
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.grits Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
11/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
2/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.tomato juice , cheese sauce, baked beans, baby corn,olives
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.server station
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.straws
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.bottom of broiler
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
12/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.server station
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.bar
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.by back door
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
10/6/2010Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.salt Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.brler
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.souflee cups Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning.hood
5/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/9/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. This violation must be corrected by : 02/03/10.walkin cooler
  • Critical. Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.walkin cooler This violation must be corrected by : 02/03/10.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.seafood forks Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. warewashing ar
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 2/03/10.
  • 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. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 02/03/10.
12/3/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.broiler rack
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Light not functioning.hood
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.bleach Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
7/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/25/2008Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/21/2008Complaint FullWarning Issued

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