Peoples Choice Restaurant, 1431 Nw 31 Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PEOPLES CHOICE RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1431 Nw 31 Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311-5000
License #: 1612991
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 10/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed rusted through shelf under counter with stacked microwaves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Observed in whirlpool and samsung units by entry. **Warning**
  • Basic - Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present. Observed Air conditioner unit, unused kitchen equipment, car alternator in storage area near men's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated debris. Observed in and around dish area, and near entry areas by food prep table. **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. Observed Aubyn no proof of training. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk in cooler, cooked-rice,chicken and oxtail. **Warning**
  • Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed in kitchen in use. **Warning**
10/30/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/18/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in WIC Red beans and rice 48°f, cooked beef 48°f. Due to Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. 48 hrs plus. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Observed Red beans and rice 48°f, cooked beef 48°f. **Warning**
6/17/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in WIC. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in WIC Red beans and rice 48°f, cooked beef 48°f. Due to Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. 48 hrs plus. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed on cookline white rice 99°f, curried goat 98°, operator reheated to comply. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over ready to eat condiments in GE refrigerator. Operator moved to comply. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in WIC Red beans and rice 48°f, cooked beef 48°f. Due to Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. 48 hrs plus. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled pans in HWS next to 3 compartment sink, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Observed Red beans and rice 48°f, cooked beef 48°f. **Warning**
6/16/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/5/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present. Observed unused equipment near men''s room. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
11/1/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Observed containers of food stored in walk in cooler floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present. Observed unused equipment near men's room. **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Observed raw beef thawing in 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Observed in dry storage area and storage area near men's bathroom. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager fails to exhibit active managerial control. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Person in charge not able to answer minimal temperature for cooked chicken. **Warning**
8/29/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Lady's room
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken, Rice,Walk In Cooler,
3/27/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Walk In cooler
  • Critical - Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Ladys room
  • Critical - Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Mens room
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Chicken. Walk In cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Oxtail. Walk In cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Oxtail. Walk In cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Pork, Walk In cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Soup,Walk In cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen
9/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing tiles
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Ladys room
  • Critical - Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Mens room
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Rice, Walk in cooler
2/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach In Cooler
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Goatmeat, Walk In Cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Oxtail, Walk In Cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Chicken, Walk In Cooler
3/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Mens room
  • Critical. Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Ladys room
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens room
10/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Kitchen
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Kitchen
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
2/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Kitchen
8/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/16/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 12/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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