Hooters, 17 S Atlantic Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HOOTERS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 17 S Atlantic Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
License #: 1617988
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
09/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Bar
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
2/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Bar
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser **Corrected On-Site**
10/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hole in wall.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
4/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Violation: 15-28-2 Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed 4 LIVE ROACHES IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall.
  • Violation: 37-10-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Violation: 37-18-1 Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
8/6/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed 4 LIVE ROACHES IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
7/31/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Ceiling tile missing. back by walk in cooler
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. by bar area blocked by bottle of mixers
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. walk in freezer fan guards
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. kitchen and cooking area
4/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing. back by walk in cooler
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. fruits at bar station uncovered
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by garbage can Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar area
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. hood filters
  • Critical - Observed buildup ofsoil in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. hand sink in kitchen, waitress washing out container Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. wet wiping solution more than 200ppm
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. blue liquid bar area windex Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. oil sray bottle at cook line
12/5/2011Routine - 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. cheese and bacon bits at walkin cooler.Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SPICE CONTAINER IN DRY STORAGE AREA Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs over dressings in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. STEAKS OVER BUNS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. SPICES
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ICE BUCKETS STORED ON FLOOR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.bartender touched her hair several times and failed to wash her hands before handling clean utensils and single service items. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee BRUSHING HAIR IN BAR AREA .
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving in cookline cooler
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. broken food storage container and lid at walkin cooler.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200 ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board in kitchen area at flip top cooler.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. cooks line cooler
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. wiping cloth bucket inside handwash sink in prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar.
  • Observed personal care item stored in bar area. PERSONAL BAG stored ON top of COOLER at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. AT DISHWASHING AREA Corrected On Site.
12/2/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw philly steak stored above cheese sticks at walkin freezer . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. at spice containers stored at cookline.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving inside flip top cooler at cookline .
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. broken food storage container inside walkin cooler.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. automatic paper towel dispenser at cookline not working .
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. flour container near dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board at cookline cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving in dishwashing area.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. obstructed by boxes of fries at cookline .
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used to store scrubbing pad.
  • Observed grease accumulated on oil bulk storage container closet.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. men's restroom .
  • Observed moldy air conditioning vent covers. at beer walkin cooler.
  • Observed personal care item stored in prep area. cellphone and ear phones.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. chemical bottle stored above clean utensils in dishwashing area racks . Corrected On Site.
11/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Facilities to maintain product temperature
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Critical. Cross-connection, back siphonage, backflow
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
6/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.chipped plates
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
2/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken at 45 degrees on cookline cold holding drawer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. cooked mushrooms and onions at 110 degrees on stove top. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. boxes of crab at walkin freezer .
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. in dishwashing area storage shelving
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving at reachin cooler closest to server's pick up window .
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. at spray hose in dishwashing area.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. invert silverware in storage containers in dishwashing area and server's station near bar
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. cups in servers station .
  • Waste line missing and soda gun holster missing at bar.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. obstructed by bucket, garbage can and hose in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used as dump sink in kitchen and bar.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. observed pipe from ac draining into handwash sink in men's restroom .
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. floors rusted and in disrepair at walkin cooler and walkin freezer .
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. bleach bottle not labeled by dishwashing area.
10/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/21/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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