Junior's Cafe & Grill, 3455 W Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Junior's Cafe & Grill
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3455 W Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
License #: 1612386
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 08/26/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
08/26/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in soiled container, observed near pot and pan storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed carrots in WIC. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelf over preparation table soiled with food debris. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed Raw beef 49°f, cooked beef 49°, cooked white rice 49°, rice n beans 49°,Due to Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed Raw beef 49°f, cooked beef 49°, cooked white rice 49°, rice n beans 49°,Due to Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Observed chicken covered during cooling in WIC. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not readily accessible for use. Observed in front area stored under paperwork in drawer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler 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. Raw beef 49°f, cooked beef 49°, cooked white rice 49°, rice n beans 49°. **Warning**
08/25/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty container on dry storage shelf. Corrective Action Taken.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in flout bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken in container stored over unwashed limes in WIC. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour, and rice containers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. Operator renewed during inspection, confirmation number 137043070. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed cooked plantains at 89°f in hot display case at front counter.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Corrective Action, E mailed form to operator.
2/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice machine. Observed at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed cabbage and squash in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.observed on cookline.
8/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/7/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. In cook line under prep table pots and pans **Warning**
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Soybean oil in kitchen floor .correct on site **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice scoop inside rice **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In front line **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. To store cooked rice, fish **Warning**
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Rice and beans **Warning**
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. **Warning**
  • 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. 2 employees in 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. Rice in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
1/2/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. clean pots and pans under prep table not inverted
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. extarior of microwave .
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. in prep area next to microwave .
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. raw chicken and coconut in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. filling water in bowel to store utensils .
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, microwave door handle broken.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. 1 door tall reach in cooler in kitchen .
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. rice in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. dirty wet cloth next to microwave .
9/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/4/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Dumpster area unclean.
  • Critical - chicken on stove, plantains.
  • Critical - coconut milk no labeled.
  • Critical - no employee training.
  • Critical - peas and rice not date marked. corrected on site
  • Critical - rice not dated.
  • Critical - sauce, beans walk in cooler.
  • Critical - scoop handle in flour container. corrected on site
  • shelves in reachin freezer unclean.
  • Critical - shrimps not date marked.
  • single used container re-used.
  • smoker grills on premises.
  • unvecessary equipment on premises (grills).
  • Critical - walk in cooler not functioned.
4/2/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • 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. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 11/22/11.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. plantfoods in steamtable held at 120 degrees F
9/22/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.also exit door.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.pot in storage area.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. in kitchen .
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.no test strip on side.
  • No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed flammable material stored on micowave in kitchen For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.key on food preparation table, mango and meats in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. on surface of micowave. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.oat meal in kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
6/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.ice build up in reach in freezer
  • Lights missing the proper shield, endcap
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. reach in freezer
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
4/12/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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