Island In The Pines, 162 N University Dr, Pembroke Pines, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ISLAND IN THE PINES
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 162 N University Dr, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
License #: 1619327
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 08/26/2014

Restaurant representatives - add corrected or new information about Island In The Pines, 162 N University Dr, Pembroke Pines, FL »


Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Hole in wall. Hallway to men's room.
08/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, cookline, replaced but has deep cuts again, **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 3 compartment sink 200 ppm, 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Jerk chicken seasoning bucket.
6/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/17/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils in white buckets.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair, rusty shelf over 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, back door. Need whether stripping. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area on dish drain at 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor, banana crate by back door.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on cabinet **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked yesterday.
8/9/2013Routine - FoodAssigned to Inspector
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner, pots/pans, kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation, back door.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area, walkin ceiling and plastic curtain.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris, back door.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Front counter 200 ppm50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
3/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner-kitchen .
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner-bottom shelf where pots are stored.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable-kitchen.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above--vegetables at steam. Corrected On Site.--raised temps.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or aboveplantations, conch fritters--suggested on time controll
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked-cooked food in walkin from yesterday.
10/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. observ4d two expired training certificates.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood and filters Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. chest reach in freezer lid exposing insulation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. grocery store type bags with fish in a reach in freezer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. bleach. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. rice, ox tail in the walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
5/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. FRIGIDAIRE reach in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood and filters
  • Critical - Observed food not maintained frozen in a freezer. seafood, plant food in a FRIGIDAIRE reach in freezer.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. grocery store type bag with fish in a reach in freezer.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. stew chicken. Corrected On Site. reheated.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. using oven glove with single-use gloves on then engage in food preparation without changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
11/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. 3 compartment sink.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. 3 compartment sink area.
7/14/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. walk in cooler.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. 3 compartment sink area.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when putting gloves on. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. poultry, goat in the walk in cooler. less than 4h out of temperature according to manager. Corrected On Site. moved to another units.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. bananas. Corrected On Site. reheated
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. 3 compartment sink.
7/13/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. cleaning vegetables.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw eggs over saucevon the reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mopsink
2/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. patties. Corrected On Site. discarded.
  • Critical. Observed food not maintained frozen in a freezer. FRIGIDAIRE reach in freezer.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. plant foods in the steamtable. Corrected On Site. reheated.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chicken, curry chicken in the prep area. Corrected On Site. reheated. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. closed containers.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. rice, oxtail,curry chicken, stew chicken in the walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. frigidaire reach in freezer.
  • Critical. Inadequate number/capacity of hot holding units to maintain potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. flour.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. shopping bag with meat in a reach in freezer.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. microwave shelf.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood & filters
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. kitchen
11/17/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. aki, cabagge. Corrected On Site. explained and started time control procedure, moved food in cooling process to the WIC
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. rice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. shopping bag with meat in WIC.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. quaternary text paper needed.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
7/27/2010Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. cooling in deep closed plastic containers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. poultry in WIC.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. ox tail.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. flour, sugar.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when changing gloves.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed dispensing equipment that allows contamination. bowl in beans container.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. restroom
  • Critical. Observed an expired Food Manager Certification. Paulette Scott.
2/9/2010Routine - 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. sauces in WIC.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site. chicken in prep area (reheated). rice in prep area (moved to a cooler).
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. rice cooling in deep, closed plastic container in the WIC.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. 3C sink.
  • Critical. Observed door in poor repair. screen door.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
10/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/16/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/15/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/5/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/3/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

Do you have any questions you'd like to ask about ISLAND IN THE PINES? Post them here so others can see them and respond.

×
ISLAND IN THE PINES respresentatives - respond and add information

Write your review!

Your Ratings

You can rate this restaurant in different categories from 1 star (worst) to 5 stars (best) or leave category unrated

Food:
Service:
Price:
Ambience:
Cleanliness:

Your Review


Would you recommend ISLAND IN THE PINES to others? (optional)
  
Add photo of ISLAND IN THE PINES (optional)
Add more info about the restaurant »

About You

Your nickname:

Optional Verification

(additional info to increase the weight and the placement of your review and ratings)

Real Name:
Email (won't be published):
Date and time of your visit to this restaurant:
Phone number (won't be published):
Leave your signature»

Recently added reviews

Name City Users' Rating
MCDONALD'S #10934Pembroke Pines, FL
IHOPPembroke Pines, FL
*•
Char-Hut Of Pembroke PinesPembroke Pines, FL
*****
KFC/TACO BELLPembroke Pines, FL
LA ANTIOQUENA BAKERY & RESTAURANTPembroke Pines, FL
*
APPLEBEE'SPembroke Pines, FL
POWER SMOOTHIEPembroke Pines, FL
****
R & L RIBS CHICKEN & SEAFOODFort Pierce, FL
****
HARDEE'S #1501537Jacksonville, FL
*
CHURCH'S CHICKEN #464Clearwater, FL
*•

Restaurants in neighborhood

Name

QUIZNOS SUB
THE GARAGE 1024
SHEIKS BAKERY & QUIK SERV CAFE
SCRUBY'S BAR B Q
RESIDENCE INN PLANTATION
SUBWAY
CASA CHANPET
LA BRASA PEMBROKE PINES

Create your own business profile on city-data.com. It's completely free!
Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses
Search for:  near: