Oceans Grille, 3704 N Ocean Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: OCEANS GRILLE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3704 N Ocean Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308-6451
License #: 1612885
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of boxes over the ice machine.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Touching raw eggs then ready to set food without changing gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing seafood in warewashing area hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Chili cooling for 45 min, from 140-137°f to 138-135°f. Corrective action taken, set up ice bath.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
08/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter 3C sink used only as handsink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw eggs over cooked potatoes in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
2/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/21/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walkin cooler food temps are 49-50°. Air blower at 44°.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cookline.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 49-50° raw ground beef, chicken, cooked sausage, cooked chili, cooked cooked pasta, dairy, walkin cooler iced down and moved some to working coolers, 43°. 24 hour callback. cooked food discarded.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale. Cooked pasta 2 pounds, chili 10 pounds, cooked sausage 10 pounds, more than one day in walkin.
11/20/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Towels on cooked beef in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue in exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cookline.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Red liquid cleaner in spray bottle in dish wash area. **Corrected On-Site**
3/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean surface. ice scoop on top of dirty ice machine.
  • 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 build-up of food debris, grease and/or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. walk-in cooler shelves.
  • Observed clean utensils stored in dirty container / bucket. in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/debris build-up. reach-in cooler.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. frontline reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. variety of sliced cheeses at 54 degrees fahrenheit in top of fliptop cooler on cookline. Note: food items stored on top of foods and container s are unable to cool properly since there is no airflow of cold air to maintain foods at 41 degrees or below. DO NOT STORE FOODS IN TOP OF FLIPTOP COOLER OVER CONTAINERS AND FOODS WITH NO OR RESTRICTED AIRFLOW. FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 41 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. Cheeses were time marked with 4 hour limit immediately during inspection and must be discarded within remaining 1 hour. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
9/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 10 ppm. Note: do NOT use this dishwash machine to sanitize - until repaired to properly sanitize - use 3 compartment sink to sanitizer instead.
  • Critical - Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations. for "household use only-not allowed in food service establishments" type roach and ant killer found in storage area by kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, grease, dust and/or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelfs.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. soiled cloth towel on top of cooked pasta in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. bar. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. souffle cup used to scoop cooked rice and corn and cup stored in foods after use in frontline cookline reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheeses on top of fliptop cooler on frontline cookline at 58 degrees. Notes: do not put any food on top of foods/containers in top of fliptop cooler, as it will not maintain food at proper temperatures. was timemarked and must be discarded within remaining 2 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. seafoods. kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening and foods prepared / cooked on premises . lunchmeats, potato salads, pasta, soups, sauces, etc in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife between frontline cookline wall and reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
3/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers/containers.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. cloth on cooked pasta in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. potatoes in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw chicken over mashed potatoes in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. shell eggs over mushrooms in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. blue and clear liquids in spraybottles. Corrected On Site.
9/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food thawing in a prohibited area. In hand washing sink- Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Reach in freezer
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
4/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/27/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Table-mounted nonfood-contact equipment is not installed to allow easy cleaning.Aluminium shall be changed daily-
  • Observed mop/service sink obstructed- Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • 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.Original neded This violation must be corrected by : 12/26/10.
10/26/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Chicken over cooked beef in reach in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. In walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. In walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Microwave oven
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom shelves by cook line
  • Mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided. Obstructed.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. In walk in cooler
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
2/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Potatoes Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Sauce in walk in cooler.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Cook line
  • Mop sink obstructed.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Shelves in walk in cooler.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.By cook line.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
9/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/28/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/11/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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