Park Ave Bbq & Grille-West, 2215 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Park Ave BBQ & Grille-West
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2215 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
License #: 6012918
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Server soda stations on the floor between equipment and wall.
  • Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. Metal mixing bowl stored directly on top of exposed cut and washed lettuce in COOKLINE reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of raw chicken sitting on floor next to prep sink waiting to be prepped.
  • Basic - Garbage or debris on floor under, around, or behind equipment in bar.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. COOKLINE reach in cooler on the end. Glass double door cooler on server side of COOKLINE.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Dry storage room near floor on the left
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. COOKLINE chef put on gloves to handle ready to eat foods from the fryer basket without first washing hands. CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN: chef was educated on proper hand washing procedure when putting on or changing gloves.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. 3 pans of cooked beef and one pan of cooked collard greens in walk in cooler : 83-89°. All pans had metal lids. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Cooked chicken, cooked ribs, shredded pork: all items in kitchen on speed rack 79-82°. CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN: all items were moved immediately to walk in cooler
10/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In dry storage large garbage bin **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Chicken and pork in rear area of kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Oil, located in rear chemical storage room **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Shrimp and cheese sticks
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Rear food prep table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm by rear food prep table **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cole slaw, cut tomatoes, raw chicken, raw beef in COOKLINE reach in lid cooler 46-51°. CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN: lid was shut to allow food to cool. Butter chips, blue cheese dressing in front expo station at room temperature. CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN : Operator placed ice in pans and put the pans in ice bath
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked ribs, cooked chicken 111-123° in COOKLINE steamer. Corrective action taken: Operator removed half quantity from steamer to allow more even heating.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Cookline
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork stew in walk in cooler made last Saturday.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Contains cleaner in employee restroom **Corrected On-Site**
6/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.flour/kitchen
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Chicken wings/cornbread/walk in freezer
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.chicken/kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour/kitchen
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.cookline **Corrected On-Site**
12/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/6/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Ice **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in cold holding drawers.cookline/hamburgers/sliced turkey **Corrected On-Site**
5/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BAR
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. BAR
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BAR
  • 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. LIST OF TRAINING, NO CERTIFICATES, ALL TRAINING ON LIST EXPIRED. This violation must be corrected by : 10/19/12.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. TOUCHING TOMATOES and LEUTTICE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. CUTTING BOARDS
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. BAR Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. BAR
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN BULK FLOUR Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW FISH and SHELL EGGS OVER PRODUCE WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. SOLO CUPS DRY STORAGE
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. HOTWATER HEATER ROOM
  • Observed wall in disrepair. DRY STOREROOM Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. RIBS AT 110F, Corrected On Site. REHEATED TO 165F
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. STACKED CONTAINERS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. BULK WHITE SUBSTANCE Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
8/17/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.employee restroom
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth.lemons /walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.kitchen
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.aluminum pans/storeroom
  • Observed wall in disrepair.storeroom
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.powder sugar/kitchen
5/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Hood filters need cleaning. For reporting purposes only.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. sauce container Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walk-in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. pull pork on cookline 112 degrees. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
11/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed exhaust system operated with a filter removed. For reporting purposes only.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
1/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters need cleaning. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed the presence of mesh filters in a hood where grease laden vapors are produced. For reporting purposes only.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.reach-in coolers cookline Corrected On Site.
9/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/28/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. catfish walk-in freezer
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. glass being used to scoop ice. behind bar
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Hood filters neEd cleaning. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed exhaust system operated with filters removed. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed the presence of mesh filters in a hood where grease laden vapors are produced. For reporting purposes only.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
2/16/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/4/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. pork-n-beans walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. lemons container at the bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. someone personnel drink in ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw beef on shelve next to raw chicken
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs over raw beef, walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walj-in cooler (shrimps)
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walk-in cooler (fish)
  • Critical. Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. cook
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. cookline
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. cookline both
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. 2nd stall
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
8/27/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/19/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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