G A Foods, 1750 Mcnab Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: G A FOODS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1750 Mcnab Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309-1011
License #: 1616607
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 09/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. PLASTIC CURTAINS ON MILK COOLER. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. SHEET PANS.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. KOSHER ROOM.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. 3 COMP SINK NEAR ICE MACHINE.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. ENCRUSTED ON SHEET PANS.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. KOSHER ROOM.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. KOSHER ROOM. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. PREPARED MEALS WHER CHICKEN AND RICE WEWE COOKED 9/18/14.
09/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. PLASTIC CURTAINS MILK COOLER.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. IN KOSHER ROOM.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. HOSE ATTACHED TO 3 COMP SINK.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. KOSHER HOTDOGS.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED BY SPEED RACKS EAST WALL.
  • Intermediate - Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. RICE AND SUGAR.
4/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. FOOD IN KOSHER KITCHEN.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Employee trained using a state approved in-house training program not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. PROPER COOLING PROCEDURES.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. 8" DEEP IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. PASTA, TURKET.
10/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Oven
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Employee drinking water **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair, reach in cooler leaking water .
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Throughout
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Metal inserts
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. In walk in cooler #2
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. 4 cans of mandarin oranges
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. In kitchen next to food Warner's.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Sanitizer
  • Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on grinder.
  • Intermediate - No cleaning agent provided in wash compartment of sink.
  • Intermediate - Wash solution in three-compartment sink less than 110 degrees Fahrenheit. 84? F
4/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. food preparation area
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed kitchen floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour, sugar,bread crumbs found in kitchen
9/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Abrasives and detergents not thoroughly rinsed from cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. BBQ sauces in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. metals and plastic buspans
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning. need to setup sanitizer water
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed dumpster in disrepair
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on griner.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. shopping bags in reach in freezer
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. employee meals in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BBQ sauces 82 degrees F
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken 44 degrees F in reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. can opener holster
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. biscuits in walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chicken in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. kitchen
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Corrected On Site.
10/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Kosher kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. kitchen at prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method 33 gallon gravy cooling in walkin no chill sticks. Suggest chill sticks or bags of ice/ smaller portions Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.ground beef kosher kitchen
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle several throughout kitchen also labeled incorrectly
3/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. conveyor belt packing room
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of food storage containers
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. cambro carts
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.dishmachine room Corrected On Site.
10/8/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine stainless steel top lip of machine .
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up freezer in packing room.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food dry storage shelving. Corrected On Site.
7/30/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Critical. Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
7/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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