Joes Cafe, 1913 Cordova Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: JOES CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1913 Cordova Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
License #: 1622241
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 08/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Men's room
  • 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 - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach-in-cooler. Ice cream
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee dialed cellphone then continued working dicing carrots
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing Ketchup bottles
08/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Lady's room, men's room
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Kitchen
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer _ all products not commercially packaged. Pork **Corrected On-Site**
8/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
2/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
6/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. STORED WITH TOOLS
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. FLIP TOP COOLER ON THE COOKLINE
  • Critical - OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS STORED WITH UTILITY TOOLS
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. FRONT COUNTER
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. EGGS
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. MILK, TURKEY, HAM, CHEESE,
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW FISH OVER READY TO EAT VEGGIES Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW BEEF OVER COOKED POTATOES Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. REACHIN FREEZER.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. BOTTLE NEXT TO STORAGE RACK
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ROAST BEEF, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED VEGGIES Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTED
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). RAW EGGS
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. COOOKED VEGGIES, SAUCES,
2/24/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Violation: 37-07-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. ac vents at walk in cooler
7/29/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Ceiling tile missing. dishmachine area Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reach in cooler under grill and corner at cookline
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice pudding 44f after 12 hours
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. scoop without handle in flour and seasoning container
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. potatoes bag blocked handwashing sink by 3 compertment sink
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. no soap handwash sinks
  • Observed scoop with handle in contact with sugar and seasoning
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cookline
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. touching food without change gloves at cookline
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. chefs Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. potatoes bag by 3 compertment sink
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed gaskets soiled reach in cooler at cookline
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. turkey 46 degrees, ham burger 47 degrees ,rose beef 46 degrees at reach in cooler under grill .Corrected On Site. moved food another unit
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw fish over fillo at walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed soiled interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chicken , soup at walk in cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. ac vents at walk in cooler
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. potatoes at cookline
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chicken , rice pudding,soup at walk in cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. cookline Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar and flour container at preparation area
7/28/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.spoons and bowls Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. Corrected On Site.# 107055493
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/15/2011Routine - 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-sauces-walkin
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name-rice.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name-sauces
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area-walkin-sauces, fruit, mashed. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing-0 ppi-use 3-compartment sink untill repaired. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.-cookline
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers-rice, xauce bottles on shelf next to walkin.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory-kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
11/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof
6/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb-mopsink
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation-back door.
5/18/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening-cheese-wic. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided-need on lunch menu. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit-57 degrees-coleslaw cups stacked to high and needs more ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.-fish over needles Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area-egg soufle-cookline-ric. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint-cooks.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength-10 ppi-call servive to adjust to 50-100 ppi
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles-wait station.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink-wait station.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb-mopsink
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation-back door.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers-dishmachine area.
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. Corrected On Site.-confirmation 97045105
3/16/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.milk wic
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.cheese wic
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.turkey wic
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.rice wic
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.stew wic
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.soups
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cut fries
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.tuna ric
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.pot salad ric
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.raw/cooked chicken Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.eggs wic
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.carrots wic
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.bread rif
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.knife wedged between equip
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.76 degrees
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
9/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/23/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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