Lake Worth Gardens, 3927 Hadjes Dr, Lake Worth, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: LAKE WORTH GARDENS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3927 Hadjes Dr, Lake Worth, FL 33467
License #: 6006827
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 08/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. OBSERVED WATER LEAKAGE BY EXIT DOOR
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. SWEATER IN ROLLING RACK **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. WAITSTAFF AREA
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. BEHIND LARGE ICE BIN
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage not covered. Several item in dry storage and spices are open **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. WAITSTAFF AREA
08/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. BOX IN WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. CEILING PAINT COMING OFF
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. CELLPHONE, KEYS
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. SEVERAL ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER NOT DATE MARK
4/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. ON FRYER EQUIPMENT
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Behind kitchen equipment
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. HWS FAUCET
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area. FOUNTAIN MACHINE AREA
8/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cook Line reach in cooler gaskets
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Dumping ice in HWS waitstaff area
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wire whisk
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
4/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning.
  • Observed sponge used as a wiping cloth on a food-contact surface. IN SANITIZER BUCKET Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. DRY STORAGE AREA SHELVE
10/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. HOTEL PANS_SHELVING UNIT
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. ICE CREAM REACH IN FREEZER
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AT SERVERS AREA.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the WALK in cooler_MILK SHELVING UNIT.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER and WALK IN FREEZER AREA
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. ICE CREAM CONTAINERS_WALK IN FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. COOK LINE REACH IN COOLER _USED FOR THE STORAGE OF SOUR CREAM ETC.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair OBSERVED CONDENSATION ACCUMULATED UNDER THE FANGUARD AREA_WALK IN COOLER. NOTE: OBSERVED DRIPPING PAN UNDERNEATH THE FANGUARD AREA.
6/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/12/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. COOK LINE HAND SINK Corrected On Site.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 04-03-12.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. SERVERS STATION Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. WET WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE HAND SINK_SERVERS STATION and COOK LINE
  • Observed hole in wall. BY WALK IN COOLER DOOR
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. SOUP KETTLE_
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. PREP TABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm-PREP STATION Corrected On Site.
2/3/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. ICE SCOOP INSIDE SOILED BLUE ICE SCOOP HOLDER Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning. DISHROOM EXECUTIVE CHEF JUST CALLED ENGINEERING FOR SERVICE. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. DIVIDER DEEP FRYER and GRILL
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. UNDER THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL DISHMACHINE _SERVICETECH SCHEDULED TO COME FOR SERVICE.
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. MISSING GROUT and BROKEN TILES BY SOUP KETTLE
8/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. THERMOMETER STORED IN SANITIZER WATER_COOK LINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. GAUGE AT FINAL RINSE 190f BUT THE TAPE DIDN'T CHANGE.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. COOK LINE
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ICE BATH. NOTE PER PIC, LUNCH JUST FINISHED WHEN I ARRIVED. ITEMS OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOR LESS THAN 1.5hrs Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed warewashing machine missing baffles, curtains in wash/rinse tanks. LONG CURTAIN MISSING BY THE EXIT SIDE OF THE DISHMACHINE
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. GROUT MISSING _ BY SOUP KETTLE
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
4/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. SERVER TOUCHING BREAD TO PLACE IT IN TOASTER OVEN THEN GRABBING THE TOAST & PLATING IT. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.COOK LINE
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. UNDER HAND SINK KITCHEN
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. BROKEN PREP AREA
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. GROUT BY SOUP KETTLE
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date. CONFIRMATION #1070 4464 3
12/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE BLUE ICE SCOOP HOLDER SOILED WITH RESIDUE
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. IT SHOWS 185f ON THE GAUGE BUT THE HEAT STRIP DOESN'T CHANGE COLOR
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. NOTE ONLY THE EDGES OF THE HEAT STRIP CHANGED COLOR
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.SERVERS STATION HAND SINK
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. BROKEN NOTE: OPERATOR BOUGHT ITEM NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.SERVERS STATION
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.DINING ROOM
8/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. ICE CREAM SCOOP STORED INSIDE JELLO PAN_COOLER #4 Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. STANDING WATER INSIDE COOLER #3
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. COOKLINE
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. INSIDE ICE SCOOP HOLDER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. TILES BROKEN _PREP KITCHEN
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. MISSING GROUT _BY HAND SINK & PREP SINK _BY PREP HALLWAY _COOKLINE AREA
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. WALK IN FREEZER
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.PREP KITCHEN
  • Light not functioning. 1 LIGHT BULB OUT_OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER
4/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.STANDING WATER INSIDE COOLER #3
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.INSIDE HS SERVERS STATION DINING ROOM
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.INTERIOR SIDE OF TOP LID_FRUIT SALAD COOLER KITCHEN
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. LEAKING _PIPE UNDER PREP SINK.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.WIPING CLOTHS _HS _SERVERS STATION _DINING ROOM
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. HALLWAY _ PREP KITCHEN
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. SHELF ABOVE PREP TABLE _COOKLINE _BOTTLE OF PILLS_"METFORMIN" Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.SERVERS STATION _DINING ROOM
  • Critical. Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only. KITCHEN
12/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Critical. Water source safe, hot and cold under pressure
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
7/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/31/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/30/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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