Ft Lauderdale Ale House, 2861 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Ft Lauderdale Ale House
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2861 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
License #: 1619787
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 08/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour.
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Individually packaged milk at 74°f in a melted ice bath. Corrective action taken, moved to a cooler.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dice tomato, sliced tomato and kale at 55-57°f in ice baths at the wait station. Corrective action taken, re-iced. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Cookline.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Chicken bisque. Corrective action taken,moved inside the walkin cooler.
08/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting, pans on shelf, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Lemons at wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses, counter, bar, **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 46° cut lettuce as well, discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
1/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination, lemons, wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Pasta, **Repeat Violation**
10/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Cooked pork thawed in prep sink at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. Chili in walk in cooler cooling in deep and covered container (improper cooling method) observed at 44-46?f and re-tested after 30 minutes and still observed 44-46 ?f. Inspector calibrated thermometer during inspection to verify accuracy. Stop sale issued.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Improper cooling method and chili not cooled within allowed time.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar. **Corrected On-Site**
2/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at bar handwash sinks. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use egg cutter utensils inside of container filled with hardboiled eggs and water in cookline fliptop cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Corrected On Site.
10/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust/debris. walk-in cooler fanguard and ceiling.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. on cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. fanguard in walk-in cooler broken. dangerous !
  • Observed open dumpster lids. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tunasalad at 55 degrees fahrenheit, fishdip at 58 degrees fahrenheit , boiled eggs at 60 degrees fahrenheit , sour cream at 55 degrees fahrenheit all in cookline fliptop cooler, which was turned off overnight. All fo0ds discarded / stop saled. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. slow draining handwash sink on cookline by walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. several. Corrected On Site.
6/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. ice scoop burried in ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lids. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw seafoods / fish over cooked seafoods / lobster in reach-in cooler on cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over tomatoes in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
12/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. several in rear prep aa in kitchen.
  • 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.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. standing water inside reach-in cooler on cookline.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. in back prep area. scoop in water. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. kitchen backdoor leading to the outside where dumpsters are with gaps on bottom of door.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
7/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Crab legs in walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
1/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw fish over ribs in reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Cake in walk in freezer- Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Glasses by hand washing sink at bar area-
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. By cook line
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink by cook line
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Server Station
10/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash Corn strarch.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Crumbs bag in dry storage area
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. On side of trash Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Food establishment lacking the facilities for cleaning and sanitizing multiuse utensils and equipment not using single-use and single-service articles as required. Used as scoops
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor.
12/23/2009Routine - 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. Roast beef in walk in cooler. East Side Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Sauces in walk in cooler (east side
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperatur Ground beef. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. In crevices Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoops on top of ice machine
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Table-mounted nonfood-contact equipment is not easily movable or installed on legs of at least 4 inches. Held by can Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Glasses stacked on dishmachine
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site. In bar area
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Hand wawhing sink in bar area
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels. Hand washi sink
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. In bar area Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. In bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
7/8/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 3/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/13/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/12/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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