Jj Cafe, 6045 Nw 31 Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: JJ CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6045 Nw 31 Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
License #: 1609215
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/31/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Raw animal food stored next to and in contact with unwashed produce. PINEAPPLE. **Warning**. At callback: Carrots stored in contact with lemons.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**. At callback: Same condition.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • 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 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**. At callback: Same condition.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW EGGS ABOVE OPENED DRESSING IN WALK IN COOLER. **Warning**. At callback: Raw bacon ABOCE dressing in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. LASAGNA. **Warning**. At callback: Same condition.
10/31/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored next to and in contact with unwashed produce. PINEAPPLE. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • 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 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW EGGS ABOVE OPENED DRESSING IN WALK IN COOLER. **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. MILK OPENED 8/2/14 NOT DATED. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. LASAGNA. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. SPINACH PIE PREPARED 8/2/14 NOT DATE MARKED. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08/04/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. DISH RACKS.
  • 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.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. BOLT RUSTED ON INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. TOP OF ICE MACHINE.
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. BUTTER STORED ON HAND SINK BASIN.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 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 - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BUTTER @ 76°. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAKEN.
  • 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. CORNED BEEF, HAM, CANADIAN BACON.MILK.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. POTATOES.
07/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. COCONUTS AND ENGLISH MUFFINS.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • 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. AROUND HAND SINK.
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. BUTTER. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BUTTER @ 75°. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAKEN.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. RAW EGGS ABOVE ENGLISH MUFFINS.
  • 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 TCS FOODS OUT OF THE "DANGER ZONE." DATING REQUIREMENTS OF RTE/TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. FRONT COUNTER.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. DELI MEAT.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. FRONT COUNTER.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. TOAST BEEF.
4/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. BREAD. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Bread Crumbs. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • 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. PIC WITH SANDWICH. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. PITA IN CONTACT WITH RAW EGGS. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. TUNA SALD. **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. MILK. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. In the Kitchen **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. ROAST BEEF, HAM, TURKEY, PORK. **Warning**
10/30/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. BREAD. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. BOTH REACH IN COOLERS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41° OR BELOW. DO NOT USE THESE UNITS TO STORE TCS FOODS TIL REPAIRED TO CODE. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Bread Crumbs. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • 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. PIC WITH SANDWICH. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs 47°f, Cut Tomatoes 48°F, chicken 47°f,Ham 47°f,Beef Patties 46°F, Sausage 47°F. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. PITA IN CONTACT WITH RAW EGGS. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. TUNA SALD. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. 85°. **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. MILK. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. In the Kitchen **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Potatoes at 85°F **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. ROAST BEEF, HAM, TURKEY, PORK. **Warning**
10/23/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. takeout container at cook line
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed 1 dented can of corn beef hash in storage Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, pasta in walk in freeze Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used discarded waste ice
  • Observed hole in wall, passage way .
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. cellular phone on food preparation table Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.found fish on prep table. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. gloves
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. flour in kitchen
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. rear door
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. bacon, soup in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
11/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. greater than 300ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in service area
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in kitchen
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. butter in walk in freeze Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. plantfoods in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. sauce in walk in cooler
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. employee keys on prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. shells eggs in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. gravy in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. plantfood in walk in cooler
  • 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
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. soup in walk in cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Preparing sandwich. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, meatballs in walk in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature, chicken.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, raw chicken over corn beef hash in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed, waitstation 200 ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, potatoes and gravy, 102 degrees. Corrected On Site.
10/18/2011Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bag of carrots
  • Observed lime residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. inside of dishmachine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface reachin gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface shelving dishmachine room.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. fan covers walkin cooler
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. debris in light lens
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only. front door
1/19/2011Routine - 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. walkin cooler any opened or prepad food more than 24 hours
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair can opener rusted
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site. no sanitizer being used
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. inside dishmachine
  • Non-prewrapped utensils not properly presented. preset tables must bewrapped
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. spoons on shelving in back of kitchen
  • No mop/service sink clogged rear of building
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust fan covers in cooler.
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. 4/09
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. 4/09
8/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees kitchen.
3/25/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked meatloaf.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked meatloaf, roast beef.
  • Critical. Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. need frezzing records or feed letter stating product is farm raised smoked salmon from manufacturer
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product thermometer Broken
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area meatloaf walkin.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils drink on sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface lime in dishmachine .
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. dishmachine room Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty bin in prep area
  • Observed reuse of single-use containers in walkin cooler .
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored hanging on shelving in dishmachine room. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle dishmachine room.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Catilina Mo ina card expired
1/6/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food eggs over veggies. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage reuse of containers that come with food product.
  • Observed residue build-up of lime on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times pan on sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed 1 dead roache on premises in an old unused cooler in vestibule. No other evidence of roach or rodent activity. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
9/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/14/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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