Flanigan's Seafood Bar & Grill #40, 5450 N Sr 7, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FLANIGAN'S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL #40
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5450 N Sr 7, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33319
License #: 1610179
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 08/11/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) tongs stored in container of cut lemons.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08/11/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water with a temperature of 112° in the center steam table in the kitchen.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Beef chili in the center steam table in the kitchen is at 110°
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam tags.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Observed a cook dump a pail of sanitizer in the kitchen hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray with liquid in them near the dish machine.
  • Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only. Observed frayed wire going into the portable steam table in the kitchen used for chicken wings . Unplugged and replaced unit immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
5/1/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Iced tea container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Lemons, cherries. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid. Glass cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
12/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hole in wall.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**
5/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.---hoot water faucet handle stripped. Manager states maintenance has been notified twice.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.---oil. Corrected On Site.
2/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.---fliptop reach in cooler at end of cook line.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.---scoop at expo station. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.---knife on cook line Corrected On Site.
10/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Corrected On Site.
6/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product, slime dripping on to drink ice in icemachine.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface, to apply barbeque sauce.
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap in dishwashing/prep area.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable, cloth brush with strings used to apply sauce.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength- greater than 200ppm when tested at the bar.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. (Stop sale done).
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles at the bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing sink in dishwashing/prep area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area by handwashing sink.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
12/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, clams.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, cutting boards.
  • Observed waste line passing through ice storage bin at the bar. Corrected On Site.
4/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. STOP SALE ISSUED ON PRIME RIB (15LBS) AT 50F IN WALKIN COOLER, COOLING IN UNIT OVERNIGHT ABOUT 11PM.
  • Critical. OBSERVED PRIME RIB IN WALKIN COOLER IS AT 50F (PLACED IN WALKIN COOLER LAST NIGHT TO COOL DOWN) (151 LBS) (OPERATOR DISCARDED) ***COOKED RIBS WALKIN COOLER 41F....COOKED CHICKEN IN WALKIN COOLER 78F COOLING FOR 30 MINUTES....GROUND BEEF RAW 43F.....PORK LOIN WALKIN FREEZER FROZEN....STOCH SOUP WALKIN COOLER 42F....COOKED FISH 150F GRILL.
  • Critical. OBSERVED POTENTIAL FOR CROSS CONTAMINATION OF THAWING RAW CHICKEN AND RAW RIBS (BOTH ARE BEING THAWED UNDER RUNNING WATER AT ADJACENT SINKS)
  • Critical. OBSERVED EMPLOYER CHANGING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. NOTE: COOKED CHICKEN 149F....CLAM CHOWDER (STEAM TABLE) 161F....SCAMPI BUTTER 42F....BAKED POTATOES 207F.....BURGER COOKED TO 142F
  • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ARE WORN AND DISCOLORED.
  • OBSERVED GRIM ON SHELVES IN STORAGE AND DISHWASHING ROOM.
  • OBSERVED GRIM ON EXTERIOR OF BIN IN STORAGE AND DISHWASHING ROOM.
  • OBSERVED WET STACKING OF CLEAN PANS IN DISHWASHING ROOM.
  • OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEM STORED IN BOXES ON FLOOR OF STORAGE AND DISHROOM.
  • OBSERVED A PLUMBING LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR.
  • OBSERVED AUTOMATIC FLUSH ON MEN'S URINALS DO NOT SEEM TO FUNCTION PROPERLY.
  • Critical. NO PAPER TOWEL AT HAN SINKS IN KITCHEN AND BAR AREA.
  • Critical. OBSERVED A LIVE REACH IN HAND SINK OF KITCHEN (REMOVED)
  • OBSERVED LIGH NOT SHEILDED IN STORE AND DISHROOM.
10/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/13/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/12/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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