Hometown Buffets #244, 1403 E Hallandale Blvd, Hallandale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HOMETOWN BUFFETS #244
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1403 E Hallandale Blvd, Hallandale, FL 33009
License #: 1620040
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Peeling off above utensil storage area.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear containers on storage racks in kitchen. Placing containers single file to fry before stacking. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rusty can opener, prep area.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Stall lock missing in ladies room. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Broken bags not in covered containers, placed in covered containers, **Corrected On-Site**
07/07/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Brand sink at cookline around water spikit.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Sugar bag opened and with a hole. Covered, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. In fryer area and on fryer wheels, cookline.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Lock on stall 1 in ladies room missing.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of milk substance on milk dispensing nozzle/equipment. Old milk dried on back and top of dispenser. Dining room self serve area.
07/03/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair, 3 food storage plastic containers and lids burned and cracked, COS
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water, dishwasher room.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing, dishwasher room.
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice dispenser nozzles, soda machine, COS.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, buffet area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, soda machine under counter.
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on premises, old equipment, back door area, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle, Handwash sink, buffet line, see 27, repeated violation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours, pork, WIC, product discarded, COS
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. Pork, WIC, see 3d, See stop sale. Corrected on site, product discarded.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink, buffet area Handwash sink, corrected on site.
1/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, WIC storage racks.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair, observed several broken plastic container lids.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, waste line under hanswash sink, prep area.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet in disrepair, dishwasher room.
  • Basic - Water residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, under equipment counters.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, buffet line, COS
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, buffet line. COS
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, see 29, dishwasher room. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, buffet line, COS
11/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the outside of the dishmachine.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor in disrepair, WIC.
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up in milk, orange and soda dispenser UNITs, dinning room, COS
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present, Dessert topping and gravy, COS, PRODUCT DISCARDED.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, blocked by dish rack, dishwasher room, COS
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, prep area, COS
5/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.Sanitizer next to food containers, waitress station. Corrected On Site.
10/9/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Produce wi cooler, provide invoice for repairs in 24 hours, use other available units until fixed.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.Use 3 compartment sink while fixed.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on milk dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda machine ice dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.Veggies. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee changing gloves without washing hands, dishwasher, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Deserts unit.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Salad dressing, cooked eggs, mac salad, Produce wi cooler over 41 F, see temp chart, Corrected On Site.Product transferred to other units. See 4.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Handwash sink's Waste line leaking, kitchen.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Handwash sink's faucet leaking, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.Dishwasher, Corrected On Site.
8/8/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.metal piece in it Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.keys Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.phone on prep Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.beans/desserts walk in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.beef/berries/freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.soup walk in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.gave to operator Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
2/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Boiler certificate not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.utensil in it Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.spices/insect repellent Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.beef/walk in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.fish/freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.jello Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.3rd one Corrected On Site.
7/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning.hood
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.cracked shield freezer
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.frosting dry storage
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.walk in
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.has silverware containers in it
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.under hood soup station
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.sanitizer/keys/soy sauce
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.mozzarella walk in
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.mozzarella walk in
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.desserts reach in
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.ham,cheese walk in
2/28/2011Routine - 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.dressing wic
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cut veggies wic
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.beef 43 degrees
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.fish wic
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.cut veggies wic
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.dresding wic
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.pudding ric
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.one wic being fixed technican on premises
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.cover missing/blodgett
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 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.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.one hw sink
8/16/2010Routine - 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.beef wic
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.ham wic
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.soup wic
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.ham
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.beef wic
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.soup wic
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.broccoli salad wic
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.cut potatoes wic
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.desserts ric bakery
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.76 f bakery
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.2nd one
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.int door
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.wif
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.dw area
1/5/2010Routine - 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.pepperoni wic
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.cheese wic
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.sauce wic
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.marinade wic
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.beef wic
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.fish wic
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.rice wic
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.desserts ric
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.interrior door
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.cook line extremly slippery
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.keys/prep Corrected On Site.
7/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/11/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/6/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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