Los Verdes Restaurant, 4491 N University Dr, Lauderhill, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Los Verdes Restaurant
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4491 N University Dr, Lauderhill, FL 33351
License #: 1621439
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 09/09/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Employee bathroom.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed that a plastic souffl cup is being used for scooping salt and bowls are being used to dispense raw meats and French fries.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Observed in use sponges at the 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed that the rear door by the office has a gap at the bottom of the door.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Hand sink drain pipe is disconnected by the dish machine.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Salsa and 3 other items in the walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink by the dish machine
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
09/09/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a uncovered container of shredded cheese stored on the kitchen floor used to hold open a reach-in cooler door. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board being used to cut raw chicken in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Observed the cook put on gloves without washing hands first. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed a cook wash hands at the kitchen hand sink with no hot water.
  • High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit in the steam table on the cook's line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink near the dish machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in the employee bathroom.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled stored under the 3 compartment sink and 2 more spray bottles behind the front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
4/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/17/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • 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. **Warning** At callback inspection, observed only 1 employee training certificate, establishment employs about 7 waitstaff and 6 kitchen employees.
12/26/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souffl cups used for salt and sugar. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls not always used stored in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walkin cooler. Do not store any TCS (time/temperature control for safety) foods in this unit until it is repaired and able to maintain food at proper temperatures. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All foods placed in working freezers. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee bathroom hand sink blocked by 2 mop buckets. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Behind the front counter **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee bathroom and behind the front counter. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee bathroom and behind the front counter. **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. **Warning**
10/21/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Wrong test strip
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. This violation must be corrected by : 01/28/2013.
  • Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over hot dogs
  • Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Walk in cooler Corrected On Site.repeat at time of call back - raw chicken over raw pork
2/1/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Wrong test strip
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. This violation must be corrected by : 01/28/2013.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Hand washing sink
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over hot dogs
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. No handle on spoon- Corrected On Site.
11/28/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/2/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. Walk in cooler - This violation must be corrected by : 09/17/12.
9/24/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 09/17/12.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. Walk in cooler - This violation must be corrected by : 09/17/12.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Cooked hamburger cooling from 12pm to 5pm at at 85* F- Corrective action reheating at 165 for hot holding-
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Pork in walk in cooler
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.Corrective action in reacg in cooler
7/17/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. 2 bottles at the 3 compartment sink.
5/25/2012Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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