Las Orquideas, 5630 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LAS ORQUIDEAS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5630 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
License #: 1619568
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 08/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl inside rice container
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.acoustic tiles in prep areas
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Restroom next to backdoor.
  • 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. Starch. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. See stop sale. Corn, Corrective action taken, discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cheese pastries. Less than 4h out of temperature. Corrective action taken, explained and implemented time control procedure.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine at greater than 200ppm diluted to 100ppm
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Broken faucet at cookline handsink
08/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting, cabinet front counter.
  • Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area, ice stored in plastic grocery bags, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 130°, 136° **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Fried foods in glass warmer, 119°, 140° **Corrected On-Site**
1/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Dishes in front counter.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200 ppm 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw eggs over cooked chicken and potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Cook. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing hot water handle.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Washing dishes, front counter.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bathroom.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Baked potatoes, 50°. **Corrected On-Site**
10/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling air conditioning vent covers in kitchen.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone on kitchen shelf with cups and equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Uncovered cheesecake in beverage reach in cooler for self service to the customers on frontline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood / Hoodfilters soiled with accumulated grease. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you/grocery bags used in direct contact to store food. Drink ice in reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Chicken, beef, fish/seafood, shrimp in kitchen on top of freezer chests and prep counter. **Corrected On-Site**
3/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. storing utensils and pots in cookline handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hoodfilters.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag of onions in storage shed. Corrected On Site.
10/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. A/C vent/fanguard over kitchen coolers/freezers in hallway.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag/net of onions on floor in outside storage shed. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease and debris accumulated under cooking equipment. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cups with no handle in sugar container in kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken over raw beef in kitchen reach -in cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
5/14/2012Routine - 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty container. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease and debris accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. emergency exit backdoor blocked by highchairs. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken over raw beef in reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. backdoor by bathroom with gap.
1/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with self-closing door.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked potatoes wrapped in closed / airtight astic bag at 59 degrees, cooked on previous day. stop sale issued. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers/containers.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. potatoes wrapped in airtight / closed plastic bag. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. onions on floor in outside storage shed. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. re-used hair product bottle filled with cream in frontline reach-in cooler. Manager discarded bottle with content immediately. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal item stored with food. cell phone on prep surfaces on food slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. seafood mix, shrimp, shredded cheese, cooked beef, raw beef, cooked chickenraw chicken in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. shell eggs over beef and potatoes in reach-in cooler on cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. window cleaner / blue liquid in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. backdoor with gaps.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked beef, chicken, potatoes in reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. salt container in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
9/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/13/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. Seating evaluation form provided to operator This violation must be corrected by : 05/29/11.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken over ready to eat Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
3/29/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/21/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. This violation must be corrected by : 12/12/10.
12/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw eggs over cooked potatoes in long reach in cooler
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer door Repeat Violation.
  • Table-mounted nonfood-contact equipment is not installed to allow easy cleaning. Card board and plastics are used as non food contact surface -
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. By hand washing sink
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In hot holding- Repeat Violation.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. This violation must be corrected by : 12/12/10.
10/12/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw chicken over cooked bean in reach in cooler Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In flour container
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Storage container
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer interior door
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Hot holding
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored.
6/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in water below 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Unchanged Tin foil used as shelves cover
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. By the mixer
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
2/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 10/25/09.
10/26/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Sauces in long term reach in cooler
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs at room temperature. Corrected On Site. Placed in reach in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Bag of rice
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Shopping bags used as food storage
  • Clean wiping cloth not properly stored.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 10/25/09.
8/25/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/4/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/12/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 3/12/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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