Phat's Bistro & Island Cuisine, 106 N Olive Ave, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Phat's Bistro & Island Cuisine
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 106 N Olive Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
License #: 6012532
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 5/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. ON THE LINE. **Corrected On-Site**
5/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone and check book over prep table, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm chlorine
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Jamaican soup made 9/17, chicken made 9/12,. Discarded **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter HWS, **Corrected On-Site**
9/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Cup lids, front counter **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In croutons, **Corrected On-Site**
4/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BATHROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. COFFEE ON PREP TABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. VITAMINS WITH BREAD Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCE Corrected On Site.
11/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/3/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. FRONT FAGOR REACHIN AT 60F FOR UNDETERMINED TIME This violation must be corrected by : 8/3/12.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. FRONT HWS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.FRONT HWS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. FRONT Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CUT MELON AT 78F Corrected On Site. DISCARDED
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. MANY ITEMS FRONT REACHIN COOLER, corrective action taken This violation must be corrected by : 8/3/12.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. SAUSAGE WITH PORK IN CONTAINER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. SELF SERVE LEMONS Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/2/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm CHLORINE, USE ALTERNATIVE SANITIZATION UNTIL REPAIRED
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. SELF SERVE LEMONS NOT COVERED Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. FRONT
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. FRONT
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. IN SUGAR Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. REAR ROOMN
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. FRONT
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. COMPUTER IN FTONT SERVER HWS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. BEEF EMPANADAD AT 119F, Corrected On Site. TURNED UP HEAT
6/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. IN SUGAR Corrected On Site.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. PLASTIC UTENSILS Corrected On Site.
2/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CLOSET BY BATHROOMS
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm, USE ALTERNATIVE SANITIZATION UNTIL REPAIRED
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. KITCHEN HWS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. NOT ALL
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN SUGAR
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. COOKED CHICKEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. FRONT COUNTER Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.ON PREP TABLE
9/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/30/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 7/25/11.
7/28/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 725/11.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 7/25/11.
5/26/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. WALKIN COOLER AT 50F, ALL PHF MOVED TO OTHER COOLERS OR DISCARDED. REPAIR PERSON CONTACTED. This violation must be corrected by : 5/26/11.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. PREP TABLE BY HWS WITHOUT SPLASHGUARD Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. NEED CHLORINE
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 725/11.
  • 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. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 7/25/11.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. DRINK ON PREP TABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. SLICING TOMATOES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cross-contamination caused by handling dirty tableware in consumer area and then handling clean tableware. DIRTY DISHES ON CLEAN SIDE OF WAREWASH Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKEDCHICKEN, CHOWDER, PORK IN WALKIN COOLER AT 50F, Corrected On Site. DISCARDED
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. BLEACH Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. COOKED CHICKEN AT 95F FOR 1 HOUR, Corrected On Site. REHEATED TO 165F IN OVEN
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. ROASTED VEGETABLE FROM 5/9/11 Corrected On Site. DISCARDED
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). CHICKEN, PORK, CHOWDER AT 50F IN WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site. DISCARDED
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
5/25/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCES Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. BY WAREWASH Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. NEED CHLORINE
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. FRONT COUNTER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. FRONT COUNTER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. ON SHELF WITH FOOD Corrected On Site.
1/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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