Mama's Latin Cafe, 1015 W Sr 84, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MAMA'S LATIN CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1015 W Sr 84, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
License #: 1620563
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1 door reach in cooler not in use RAETONE **Warning**
  • Basic - Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present. 1 door reach in cooler in kitchen NAETONE **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. In 2 doors reach in cooler in kitchen raw steak over cooked pork. Manager put raw meat under cooked pork **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For kitchen employee **Warning**
10/27/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.water damage in kitchen
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee in kitchen
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen bread an d soup
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 2 doors reach in cooler and 1 door reach in cooler In kitchen
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. 1 door tall reach in cooler
2/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Plantains in 1 door reach in cooler in kitchen
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken ,raw pork and raw pork all in 43°f in 2 doors reach in cooler in kitchen,manager adjusted thermostat temperature to bellow 41°f.correct on site
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
9/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Fire extinguisher in kitchen
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Plantains in room temperature,cook immediately reheated plantains to 165? and than kept in hot holding in 135? **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sliced ham in 2 doors reach in cooler in kitchen
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Was shot off **Corrected On-Site**
5/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. cook turn on hot water. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. table in kitchen under steamers.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 1 door reach in cooler in kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. in 2 door reach in cooler in kitchen raw chicken over raw steak.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. in 2 door reach in cooler raw chicken over raw beef. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.1 door reach in cooler in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in reach in cooler ham,swiss.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. in steamer,chicken pie at125 degress. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. in stemer beef pie at 125 degress. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. under 3 compartment sink .
11/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. in kitchen
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. with water damage in kitchen above 1 and 2 door reach in cooler in kitchen . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. cook drinking coffee in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. between switching gloves.
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. making raw eggs and touching bread after .
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. 2 reach in cooler shelves in kitchen rusted. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. cook washing hands in 3 compartment sink .
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. cook touching swiss cheese with bare hand
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. 1 door reach in freezer in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. in 1 door fliptop cooler raw shell eggs over sliced swiss cheese.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. in kitchen in 2 door reach in cooler raw chicken over cheese.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. 1 door fliptop cooler in kitchen .
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. next to 1 door white reach in freezer in kitchen.
9/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. storing utensil
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
1/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair, throughout kitchen
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. soups in reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. shopping bags in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. throughout
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. plantfoods in reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. plantfoods in reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
2/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. shopping bags in reach-in-cooler
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed no backflow preventer at a hose bibb at moo sink
  • Critical. Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. in kitchen area
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. advil, cold medicine in kitchen next to sanitize utensil Corrected On Site.
11/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. meats in ric
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. shopping bags in ric
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. surface of ric in kitchen next to fryer
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. broken ric in kitchen
7/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. shopping bags
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
5/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-20-1 Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. bread next to handwash sink in kitchen
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. bread in kitchen
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. shopping bags in ric
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
2/2/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. in ric
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. bread next to handwash sink in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. shells eggs in ric
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.in ric
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. bread in kitchen
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. shopping bags in ric
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers.in passage way leading to restroom
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date. This violation must be corrected by : 2/2/2010.
12/2/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. sugar in service area
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. ric in kitchen next to stoves
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/12/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/10/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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