Downtown Grille, 61 Se 1 Ave, Boca Raton, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: DOWNTOWN GRILLE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 61 Se 1 Ave, Boca Raton, FL 33432
License #: 6020462
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 5/16/2012

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.....sauce , soups ,cooked pork,cheese , sour cream etc. in walk in and reach in cooler .
  • Critical - Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found.....one dead cockroath, 8 to 10 live small cockroath in kitcken .operator provided pest contacting evidence for last month and pest control will come tomorrow. This violation must be corrected by : 5/15/12.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.....kitcken .
  • Critical - Violation: 50-08-1 Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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.
5/16/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - OBSERVED ALL PURPOSE CLEANER SPRAY BOTTLE ON FOOD PREPARATION AREA. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • Critical - OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT OPERATING WITHOUT A CURRENT LICENSE.
  • Critical - OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER SOILED WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD RESIDUE.
  • Critical - OBSERVED LIVE SMALL AND BIG ROACHES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN: 8 UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK, 5 BY THE MICROWAVE, 10 BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR, 3 OR 4 BY THE REACH-IN COOLER AND ALOT OF DEAD ROACHES ALL OVER THE KITCHEN AREA.
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON RAW/UNDERCOOKED MEAT. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON ANY PROSESSED READY-TO-EAT AND PREPARED READY-TO-EAT FOOD: REACH-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER - CHEESES, SAUCES, VEGETABLE, ETC.
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PROVIDED TO MEASURE TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PRODUCT AND NO CONSPICUOUSLY LOCATED THERMOMETER IN HOLDING UNIT.
5/16/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 02-13-2 Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. This violation must be corrected by : 5/15/12.
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.....sauce , soups ,cooked pork,cheese , sour cream etc. in walk in and reach in cooler .
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-22-1 Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.....raw pork next to ready to eat cheese touched each other in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-23-1 Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods......raw rk above cooked and ready to eat chicken , sauce , lettuce in walk in cooler . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.......raw egg above ready to eat sauce , dressing , mayonnaise in walk in cooler . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor.......bread, soups in walk in cooler .
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area..,...bread in walk in cooler . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. kitchen .
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.......stand fan.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found.....one dead cockroath, 8 to 10 live small cockroath in kitcken .operator provided pest contacting evidence for last month and pest control will come tomorrow. This violation must be corrected by : 5/15/12.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.....kitcken .
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise...... back room.
  • Critical - Violation: 50-08-1 Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured......back room.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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.
5/15/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured......back room.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • 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.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.......stand fan.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.......bread, soups in walk in cooler .
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.....kitcken .
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.....raw pork next to ready to eat cheese touched each other in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods......raw rk above cooked and ready to eat chicken , sauce , lettuce in walk in cooler . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.......raw egg above ready to eat sauce , dressing , mayonnaise in walk in cooler . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found.....one dead cockroath, 8 to 10 live small cockroath in kitcken .operator provided pest contacting evidence for last month and pest control will come tomorrow. This violation must be corrected by : 5/15/12.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area..,...bread in walk in cooler . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise...... back room.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.....sauce , soups ,cooked pork,cheese , sour cream etc. in walk in and reach in cooler .
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. This violation must be corrected by : 5/15/12.
5/14/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 51-09-1 Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. Note: Inspector supplied operator with "seating evaluation " form to change from non-seating establishment to seating establishment. Must be provided by next routine Inspection to avoid Administrative Complaint.
2/6/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. Note: Inspector supplied operator with "seating evaluation " form to change from non-seating establishment to seating establishment.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. containers in kitchen handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. at kitchen handwash sink.
  • 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. Note: must be Division approved training program. vusit www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr for more information.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches under/by reach-in freezer in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when putting on and changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. sauce in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. emergency exit/backdoor blocked by cardboard boxes in hallway. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over bread/rolls in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
11/9/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Ceiling tiles missing.
6/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. --- 2 door reach-in opposite open burner range. --- Not repaired and or interior cleaned as of 11/16/10
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of Frigidare reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. --- Not correctted as of 11/16/10
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. --- interiors, exteriors and handles of (functioning and non-functioning) kitchen and refrigeration equipment, appliances , tables, and shelving must be kept clean and sanitized. --- Not corrected as of 11/16/10
  • Violation: 24-05-1 Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. --- Not corrected as of 11/16/10
  • Critical. Violation: 32-04-1 Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. --- Not corrected as of 11/16/10.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's/unisex bathroom. --- None as of 11/16/10
  • Violation: 36-22-1 Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. --- at rear door area. --- Greasy water throughout kitchen on 11/16/10
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. --- None as of 11/16/10
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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 --- None as of 11/16/10
11/17/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. --- 2 door reach-in opposite open burner range.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. --- on cold table opposite open top range.
  • Critical. Observed interior of Frigidare reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. --- interiors, exteriors and handles of (functi ning and non-functioning) kitchen and refrigeration equipment, appliances , tables, and shelving must be kept clean and sanitized.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's/unisex bathroom.
  • Observed inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
  • Observed non-bagged garbage in dumpster.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. --- under equipment and around perimeter.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. --- at rear door area.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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
9/10/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. FOOD ESTABLISHMENT or manufacturers' dating information on FOODS may not be concealed or altered.
  • Critical. (B) Except as specified in Paragraph (E) of this section, a READY-TO-EAT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD prepared in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT and subsequently frozen, shall be clearly marked: (1) When the FOOD is thawed, to indicate that the FOOD shall be consumed within 24 hours; or (2) When the FOOD is placed into the freezer, to indicate the length of time before freezing that the FOOD is held refrigerated and which is, including the day of preparation: (a) 7 calendar days or less from the day of preparation, if the FOOD is maintained at ...(41 degrees Fahrenheit) or less, or (b) 4 calendar days or less from the day of preparation, if the FOOD is maintained at ...(45 degrees Fahrenheit) or less as specified under Paragraph 3-501.16(C); and (3) When the FOOD is removed from the freezer, to indicate the date by which the FOOD shall be consumed which is: (a) 7 calendar days or less after the FOOD is removed from the freezer, minus the time before freezing, that the FOOD is held refrigerated if the FOOD is maintained at ...(41 degrees Fahrenheit) or less before and after freezing, or (b) 4 calendar days or less after the FOOD is removed from the freezer, minus the time before freezing, that the FOOD is held refrigerated if the FOOD is maintained at ...(45 degrees Fahrenheit) or less as specified under Paragraph 3-501.16(C) before and after freezing.
  • Critical. (A) FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination. (2) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal FOODS from each other such as beef, FISH, lamb, pork, and POULTRY during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: (a) Using separate EQUIPMENT for each type, or (b) Arranging each type of FOOD in EQUIPMENT so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, and (c) Preparing each type of FOOD at different times or in separate areas;
  • Critical. (A) FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by: (4) storing the FOOD in PACKAGES, covered containers, or wrappings;
  • EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions.
  • Critical. (E) Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under Section 4-603.11, surfaces of UTENSILS and EQUIPMENT contacting FOOD that is not POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS shall be cleaned: (1) At any time when contamination may have occurred; (2) At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and CONSUMER self-service UTENSILS such as tongs, scoops, or ladles; (3) Before restocking CONSUMER self-service EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS such as condiment dispensers and display containers; (4) In EQUIPMENT such as ice bins and BEVERAGE dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of EQUIPMENT such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, BEVERAGE and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending EQUIPMENT: (a) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or (b) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
  • EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS: (A) Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining as specified in Paragraph (a) of 21 CFR 178.1010 Sanitizing solutions, before contact with FOOD; and (B) May not be cloth dried except that UTENSILS that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.
  • Please see inspection report for more details.
6/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed flammable material stored near fuse box/electric meter room. For reporting purposes only.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed no child labor law poster. Corrected On Site.
  • 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. --- IN PROCESS. TO BE COMPLETED 60 DAYS FROM LICENSE ISSUE
3/10/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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