Nick's, 3291 W Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: NICK'S
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3291 W Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311-5603
License #: 1614921
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed on walls in kitchen.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. Observed under table next to 3-compartment sink.
  • Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed at front counter.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on food prep table near rear exit door.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.observed 3-well cooked chicken 125°f, cooked sausage 115°. Operator reheated as a Corrective Action.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Accumulation of black debris in the interior of the ice machine. Observed on interior walls and white chute.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black debris in the interior of the ice machine. Observed on interior walls and white chute. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
10/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. Observed slow drain HWS at front counter.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chopped lettuce at 67°f and diced tomato at 60°, in container at front counter, operator set on ice for Corrective Action.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled.
3/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler not maintaining PHF/TCS foods at 41°f or colder, observed cooked rice left overnight and chicken wings at 50°f. Operator has sufficient unit with neighboring business next door.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic SS spoons not inverted on counter.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken and cooked rice in WIC at 50°f, operator discarded food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed chicken wings at 125°f on steam table. Operator reheated to 165°f. **Corrected On-Site**
9/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. Rusted
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Chicken,
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front Counter **Corrected On-Site**
6/19/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Walk in Cooler
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front Counter
1/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Front counter
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Convection oven
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. Kitchen
  • Critical - Observed interior of convection oven soiled."Black tar like residue"
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Ketchup containers,
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. "BLACK MOLDLIKE RESIDUE"
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
5/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Front counter
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Kitchen
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Front counter
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen
  • Critical - Observed interior of convection oven soiled. Build upp of food debri
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
1/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. Walk In Cooler
  • Critical - Observed walk In Cooler on the outside of the building unlocked.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front Counter
2/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Walk In Cooler
  • Obseved ice machine filters dirty.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. "BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE"
8/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Bottle Water Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Onions, WIC
  • Critical. Observed employee dry hands on clothes/apron after washing.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. "BLACK MOLDLIKE RESIDUE"
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Oven
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Knives and forks, FRONT COUNTER
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Knives and forks. FRONT COUNTER
5/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Tomatoes, WIC
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. French fries
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine."BLACK MOLDLIKE RESIDUE"
1/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH NOT STORED IN SANITIZER.
7/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/16/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/15/2008Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended

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