El Ideal Restaurant, 934 Belvedere Rd, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: El Ideal Restaurant
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 934 Belvedere Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33405-1112
License #: 6008137
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 07/11/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution not provided COS WAITED WHILE PURCHASED BY HUSBAND OF OPERATOR
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.FOR HOT HOLD AND COLD HOLD FOODS
07/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Container of soup.
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
1/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
8/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen area.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Sponge used to clean and sanitize food-contact surface.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink. Kitchen area.
3/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. soup container.
11/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 00 PPM
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
8/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/20/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/16/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. slice of avocado. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 12/05/11.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beeef store above vegetables in r I cooler. Corrected On Site.
10/5/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. CUTTING MEATS and CHEESES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 9/20/11.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. REAR DOOR LOCKED REQUIRING KEY TO OPEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PORK ON COUNTER AT 68FFOR UNDERTERMINED TIME, COOK STATES IT WILL BE THROWN OUT
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW CHICKEN OVER RAW BEEF Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. MANY ITEMS
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCE
7/19/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 50-05-1 License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. This violation must be corrected by : 3/28/11.
  • 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. SAFESTAFF TRAINING EXPIRED This violation must be corrected by : 3/28/11.
4/1/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. WOMENS BATHROOM
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. KNIVES BRTWEEN TABLES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. This violation must be corrected by : 3/28/11.
  • 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. SAFESTAFF TRAINING EXPIRED This violation must be corrected by : 3/28/11.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.STOVETOP
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. UNDER ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.REACHIN COOLERS
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. FRONT COUNTER Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. CHICKEN OVER RICE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. BUCKET Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCE FRONT SHELVES Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
1/24/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. COOKED MEATS, RICE & BEANS IN REACHIN COOLER
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCE
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. NOT USING SANITIZER AFTER WASHING GLASSES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW BEEF ABOVE PEPPER GLASS RIC
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair RI FREEZER BOTTOM SHELVE
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. LICENSE EXPIRED MORE THAN 70 DAYS 12/01/2009
2/17/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/17/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. RIC USE TO STORE PREPARED PREVIOS DAY ITEMS NOT LABELED
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. PORK IN WHITE BUCKET
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.OPEN CAN OF TOMATO
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. OBERVED BOTTLES OF WATER AND SODA ON PREP TABLES AND RIC COOLERS
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. ON SHELVE ABOVE STOVE
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. NON FOOD GRADE BAGS BEING USE TO STORE MEAT RI FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. TWO DOOR RIC KITCHEN
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. RACKS IN POOR CONDITION GLASS RIC
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. STOVE
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. KITCHEN HWS
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. MENS BATHROOM
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. KITCHEN HWS
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. DOOR DOES NOT COMPLETELY SEAL OUTER OPENINGS
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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
11/13/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/2/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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