Ernies Bar B Q Lounge, 1843 Se 6 Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ERNIES BAR B Q LOUNGE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1843 Se 6 Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-2939
License #: 1600639
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 08/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Throughout kitchen
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Deep Fryer
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's room, downstairs, Lady's room, Men's room, Handwash sink, upstairs
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Grease under Deep Fryer
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Next to Ice machine
08/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean in place equipment not washed, rinsed and sanitized using three distinct steps. Dish machine
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Throughout kitchen
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
2/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid, Cook line
9/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer.
3/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
9/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 37-11-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
8/29/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • 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 attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/22/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. REACHIN COOLER ON THE COOKLINE. OPERATOR WAS INFORMED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. UNIT MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING 41 DEGREES OR BELOW PER FOOD CODE.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 CUPS OF SODA UNCOVERED WITHOUT A LIDS/STRAWS
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. CHOWDER IN A 18 INCH POT. TEMPERATURE WENT DOWN 2 DEGREES IN 30 MINUTES. CHILL STICK WAS USED TO CORRECT COOLING PROCESS. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAKEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. RAW HAMBURGERS, HAM, CHEESES, CUT FRUIT, CUT VEGGIES Corrected On Site. TEMPERATURE AT THE OF INSPECTION WAS 50 PLUS DEGREES. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAKEN
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. MILK Corrected On Site.
2/23/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cold unit by grill in kitchen. advised operator to not use until unit is able to maintain proper temperature
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. women's restroom
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Mens Restroom
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. door handle to M3 reach in cooler and cold unit next to M3 cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cold station fritters, liquid eggs Corrected On Site. moved to new location
  • Observed reach in freezer M3 gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. uncovered bread in dining area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. windex
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. refrigerated beef placed directly in steamer. in 30 minutes 87 degrees. operator placed on grill to continue reheat right away Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. salt, flour
11/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Ice
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Kitchen staff Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
12/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.lima beans Corrected On Site.
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.conch fritters-50 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
11/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice) tuna and grits.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening milk.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name bread crumbs.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit tuna salad.
  • Critical. Cooked vegetables not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above vegetable soup 120. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method 12 inch deep plastic covered pan.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours pork in walkin.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours grits.
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit reach in at cookline.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods RTE pasterurized eggs next to and in contact with raw hamburger.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food shrimp over bread in walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food raw ground beef over french fries in reach in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair shelves rusty and pitted near dish machine.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area cookline.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength 200 ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits cutting boards cook line.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored forks not invered.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Observed carpeting installed in an improper location in front of smoker.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable brocken tiles through out kitchen.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust walkin in cooler.
  • Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in refrigeration unit and walkin freezer.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers through out kitchen.
  • Dressing and/or locker areas not clean and orderly or used as needed purse stored on mayo.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. 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 incomplete. Corrected On Site.
5/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour, sugar salt
  • Critical. Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection. all bars
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. raw chicken over raw seafood in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. raw hambuger patties over raw tuna fillets in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. conch fritter in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. soups in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. bowl in conch salad in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. prep worker drinking in kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. working container in kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. eating utensils not wrapped properly .
8/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/28/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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