Great American Grill, 180 Sw 18 Ave, Dania, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GREAT AMERICAN GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 180 Sw 18 Ave, Dania, FL 33004
License #: 1621046
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Personal cell phone next to steam table in kitchen
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In dry storage area
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 2 doors True reach in cooler in cook line
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. In dish area shelving
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Provolone cheese in 2 doors reach in cooler in cook line
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. In cook line in 2 drawers raw salmon and raw steak over cooked pasta **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. In walk in cooler cold cuts and cheese
07/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. On top of hand wash sink in kitchen
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In front bar
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.indvidual butter cups in 67°f .items marked with 4 hours time frame must be discarded by 10am
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In front bar
  • Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples
1/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage in 62° over 24 hours ,voluntary discarded
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in cold holding drawers. Raw chicken over raw ground beef,correct on site
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Insurance inspector's boiler report not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
  • Intermediate - Ice bin soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples
7/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. On top of hand wash sink in kitchen
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Next to fryers in kitchen
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.in employee bathroom
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employee bathroom
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. In coffee station
2/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. in breakfast buffet .
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. in kitchen .
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. cellphone on breakfast buffet table next to eggs and milk. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw eggs in breakfast buffet at 46 degress,raw eggs moved to walk in cooler in kitchen to bring temperature control to 41 degress or below . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. in 3 compartment sink in kitchen quat in 200 ppm
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper maximum strength for manual warewashing. quaternary at 400 ppm in 3 compartment sink in kitchen.
8/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. in kitchen
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, produced in walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. storing equipment Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. employee ipad Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. degreeser at dishwashing machine
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. roast beef in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour in stockroom
1/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. throughout kitchen
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, cheerios in stockroom Corrected On Site.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
9/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Boiler certificate not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only. expired
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. in stockroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, meats in walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, produce in kitchen
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. employee cellular phone on food preparation table
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. employee clothes in kitchen
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.utensil in stockroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. sauces , plantfoods in walk in cooler
6/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. tea in service area Corrected On Site.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. plates in service area
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. coffee filters in kitchen
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. filter under dishwashing machine
1/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented can of pizza sauces in stockroom . 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. flour in stockroom
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. meats in 3 compartment sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. plates in storage
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. in kitchen
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in kitchen
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. keys, CD in kitchen
8/31/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs that are not clean. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour in stockroom
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. pies in wif Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. plates
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knifes in prep area
  • Critical. Observed no backflow preventer at a hose bibb in dumpster area
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
5/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in stockroom
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. in service area
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed non-bagged garbage in dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
12/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour in stockroom
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. chicken / vegetable in ric Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. produce in wic
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed no backflow preventer a at hose bibb. at mop sink
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
8/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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