Hooters, 6345 N Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Hooters
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6345 N Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
License #: 1618311
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 11/12/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. GROUND BEEF NEXT TO AND IN CONTACT WITH RANCH DRESSING. GROUND BEEF NEXT TO OYSTERS. **Warning**. At callback: Raw ground beef stored side by side with ready to eat pickles.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BUTTER @ 78°. STOP SALE ISSUED.. CHICKEN @ 60°. MOVED TO A FUNCTIONAL COOLER. **Warning**. At callback: Butter @ 76°; Chicken @ 52°.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. 10 gals OF BUTTER @ 78° **Warning**. At callback: Butter @ 76°.
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. COOK LINE, UNIT USED FOR CHICKEN. ALL CHICKEN MOVED TO A FUNCTIONAL UNIT. **Warning**. t callback Chicken @ 52°; 54°; 51°; 49°.
11/12/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. UNDER DISHMACHINE. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. GROUND BEEF NEXT TO AND IN CONTACT WITH RANCH DRESSING. GROUND BEEF NEXT TO OYSTERS. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BUTTER @ 78°. STOP SALE ISSUED.. CHICKEN @ 60°. MOVED TO A FUNCTIONAL COOLER. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. 10 gals OF BUTTER @ 78° **Warning**
  • 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. HOTDOGS AND TURKEY BREAST. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. COOK LINE, UNIT USED FOR CHICKEN. ALL CHICKEN MOVED TO A FUNCTIONAL UNIT. **Warning**
09/08/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. IN RANCH DRESSING AND BUTTER SAUCE.
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. DISH RACKS.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. IN KITCHEN.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. CELL PHONE ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLE ON CANS OF CATCHUP.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. AT BAR.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use articles. PICKLE BUCKETS USED FOR BUTTER SAUCE.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE FLAKES UNDER EAST KITCHEN PREP TABLE.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. NO READING ON CHLORINE TEST STRIPS.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BUTTER @ 75°.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. GROUND BEEF ABOVE OYSTERS. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. BEEF ABOVE SHRIMP ON SPEED RACKS. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 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. TURKEY BREAST OPENED 6/17/14 0900 hrs. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. STORING OF RAW FOODS TO AVOID CROSS CONTAMINATION.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. MUST HAVE CERTIFICATE BY NEXT UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. TWO FIVE GALLON CONTAINERS OF BUTTER.
6/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. DISH RACKS. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. SHELF IN DISH RING AREA. HAND SINK DISH TABLE NOT SEALED TO THE WALL.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. MOP SINK PLUMBING.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. BREADING. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. BAR GARNISHES, LEMONS FOR ICE TEA. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. BEEF ABOVE FISH . **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. SHIELA SHINE.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • 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. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. DISH RACKS.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED BY TRASH CAN.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
1/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. CELERY, TATER TOTS.
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. DISH RACKS.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. MP3 PLAYER SPEAKERS.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. LINE MAKE STATION INCAPABLE OF MAINTAINING PH/TCS FOODS AT 41° OR BELOW; DO NOT USE THIS UNIT TIL REPAIRED TO CODE.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. HOTDOGS.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. THROUGHOUT KITCHEM.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Cooked vegetables hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. ONIONS @ 114°; MUSHROOMS @ 85°; GREEN PEPPERS @ 84°.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. HARD BOILED OUT OF SHELL EGGS @ 52°; SHREDDED CHEESE @ 53°
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. BEEF ABOVE FISH AND SHRIMP.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. HARD BOILED OUT OF SHELL EGGS, SHREDDED CHEESE.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. AT BAR.
  • 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 - Certified food manager fails to exhibit active managerial control. TEMPERATURE CONTROL OF PH/TCS FOODS, SAFE FOOD STORAGE REQUIREMENT.
  • 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. YELLOW CHEESE IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. BLUE LIQUID. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. REAR KITCHEN.
8/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Flour container
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Chicken and celery
  • 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. No lid
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler # 1
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
  • High Priority - Dented cans present, 1 can nacho cheese.See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
3/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. less than 50 ppm
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. in cook station
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. in cook station
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. throughout kitchen
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. between fryers Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. dairy product, sauce in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. glass cleaner found in kitchen Corrected On Site.
7/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. dishwasher does not educate as to what type of sanitizer used .
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. in walk in cooker 1
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. sanitizer found on a shelf next to ice machine
  • 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
2/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing. back area
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. advised operator to use 3 compartment sink until machine is able to maintain proper sanitizer level
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by garbage can Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. handsink in cooks area
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. potato salad station
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found (1) live roach behind dish machine
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. towards floor Repeat Violation.
10/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed debris accumulated on beer cooler floor.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood filters
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine, ice catch.
  • Observed garbage/debris/grease on the ground and/or pad around dumpster in enclosed area.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment cooler on cookline .
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue kitchen where sauces are.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle DINING ROOM. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Obseved hood filters in disrepair.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
3/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/18/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. wing sauce medium and mild
  • Critical. Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. drink garnishes next to hws bar Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. BARTENDER
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. ice catch inside machine
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bars
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bars
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. handwashing sink cookline
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. sink in area howver inoperable due to plumbing issues abd obstructed
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar and cookline
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking and paper towels at handwashing lavatory.cookline
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. dining room
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. dishmachine room
12/16/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • 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.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.
6/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit mild and medium hot sauces must be 135 or less than 41 degrees\or or document time in lieu of temperature.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. ice
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils back kitchen on shelving above prep sink.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint wait staff.
  • Obseved hood filters in disrepair several.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty bin shelving in dishmachine room
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times front kitchen.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees bar.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions front kitchen.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory front kitchen.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease behind cook line.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust fan covers in cooler.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle several throughout restaurant.
  • Critical. Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only padlock and hasps on walkins.
  • Critical. Observed LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building. For reporting purposes only.
12/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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