Us Steakhouse Bar & Grill, 1208 N Ocean Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: US STEAKHOUSE BAR & GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1208 N Ocean Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33060
License #: 1617764
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 2/29/2012

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  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Ice Scoop for the ice machines is not stored in a clean container ontop of the ice machine.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Hand meat tenderizer on the cook's line , Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Water hose in sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Non-handled bowl bowl used for croutons.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken stored above raw squid and raw lamb in a reachin cooler on the cook's line. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked pork sausage. Corrected On Site.
2/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Ice scoop stored ontop of the outside ice machine , not in a clean covered container.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Fliptop reachin cooler on the cooks line . DO NOT KEEP ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THIS UNIT UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED AND OPERATING PROPERLY .
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. MUST HAND WASH , RINSE and SANITIZE IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL THE DISHMACHINE IS REPAIRED AND OPERATING PROPERLY .
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Employees bathroom . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Asked the Chef to show me the grouper and he indicated that striped pangasius is used for grouper. Cannot show any recent invoices with grouper.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers above a rear prep table.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storeroom Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. 2 door lowboy reachin cooler on the cooks line . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Sever area Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on a soda dispensing nozzle at the end of the bar near the television . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. deli turkey and roast beef.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over cooked lobsters in the walkin cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed walk-in- freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. K-extinguisher
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 PPM Corrected On Site.
9/14/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. missing grout and tiles. dishwash area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dry storage room.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. at inside bar handwash sink.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. dishwash area handwash sink.
  • Observed build-up of food debris or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelfs.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. inside bar.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. loaf of bread directly on top of shell eggs in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. salad reach-in cooler.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. rusted fan guards in walk-in cooler.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. plastic forks, knifes, spoons in server/expo station. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed standing water inside reach-in cooler on cookline. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
6/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. chicken over seafoods in walk-in freezer
  • Critical. Observed utensil/tongs stored on/over the wall of a in-use garbage can on cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. bad crumbs container
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop on top of dirty ice machine outside Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when putting on and changing gloves
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler on cookline.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. several inches thick of ice build up on walk-in freezer floor
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with black debris and/or soil deposits. dishwash racks
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelf on cookline with clean plates on it
  • Observed build-up of dust and dirt on nonfood-contact surface. fan guard of walk-in cooler
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. reach-in cooler gaskets on cookline
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. backdoor with gap Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. around fryers Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. wall tiles missing in back of kitchen by bathroom door
  • Observed wall in disrepair. wall tiles missing by cookline
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. water damage stains on several ceiling tiles throughout kitchen areas Repeat Violation.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. cell phone on cutting board/food prep table on cookline
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. pink liquid in dishwash area
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. light switch misding cover plate next to backdoor
11/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/9/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. 2 mangos in cooling drawers. stop sale order issued.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. in Fagop reach-in cooler on cookline observed : cooked chicken breast, crabcakes, milk, pasta all at 50-55 degrees . stop sale issued. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. fagop reach-in cooler in kitchen at 55 degrees ambient temperature. Do not use t is unit until repaired to maintain 41 degrees or below. This violation must be corrected by : 09/30/2010.
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. in Fagop brand reach-in cooler at cookline.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. in reach-in cooler at end of cookline
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. several rusted shelfs and bottom shelf of prep-tables in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. on delfield reach-in cooler
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. several on cookline
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black debris / slime in the interior of ice machine. wait-station
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. soda lines at bar with build up of black debris
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black debris /slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of several cooking equipment on cookline
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. by dishwash area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. backdoor
  • Observed debris and grease accumulated under cooking equipment. throughout cookline
  • Ceiling tile missing. by delfield reach-in cooler. in kitchen
  • Observed wall in disrepair. several areas with missing tiles/wall damage throughout kitchen
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. several areas with signs of water damage in kitchen
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. several areas throughout kitchen
  • Critical. Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only.
7/30/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.milk ric
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cole slaw ric
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.dressing ric
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.ribs
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.beef/lobster wic
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair wif door hinge broken
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.tile missing
  • Observed wall in disrepair.
  • Light not functioning.hood
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.bar
  • Critical. Boiler certificate not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. No carbon monoxide sensor device located in a gas boiler room in a building which also contains sleeping rooms. Boiler Information: No Boiler Certificate Provided.
  • Critical. Carbon monoxide sensor device located in a gas boiler room in a building which also contains sleeping rooms is not integrated with the building's fire detection system.no co2 detector in boiler room. Boiler Information: No Boiler Certificate Provided.
4/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cottage cheese
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cole slaw.
  • Violation: 10-07-1 Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Violation: 15-30-1 Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Violation: 15-35-1 Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Fan covers walk in cooler.
  • Violation: 15-35-1 Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelves dry storeroom.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves walk in and dry storeroom.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves in kitchen.
  • Violation: 29-08-1 Plumbing system in disrepair.3 compartment sink.
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. under 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-03-1 Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Dry storeroom open to dumpster area.
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-05-1 Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.
  • Violation: 36-12-1 Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Dry storeroom.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under cookline both sides.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall. Dry storeroom has many holes to outside and to inside hotel.
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair. Dry storeroom
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair. Above dressings cooler
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen.
  • Critical. Violation: 47-15-2 Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only. by 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
8/4/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Rodent activities of eating/gnawing pasta, oats and mayonnaise.
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cottage cheese
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cole slaw.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reach in cooler cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Dry storeroom.
  • Critical. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dry storeroom.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Several plates chipped/cracked
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Fan covers walk in cooler.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelves dry storeroom.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Bar.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves in kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves walk in and dry storeroom.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Bar.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dry storeroom plates not inverted.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Dry storeroom evidence of rodent activity
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Dry storeroom.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Dry storeroom. Evidence of rodent activity.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.3 compartment sink.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. under 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. 20 dry storeroom
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 100 old droppings throughout dry storeroom.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by 6 fresh droppings rodent droppings found in dry storeroom and gnawing witnessed on several food packages of pasta, mayonnaise and oats.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 1 in kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 live roach kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Dry storeroom open to dumpster area.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Dry storeroom.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under cookline both sides.
  • Observed hole in wall. Dry storeroom has many holes to outside and to inside hotel.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. Dry storeroom
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Above dressings cooler
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Fan and gas pwered blower stored in dry storeroom.
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination. Fan and blower in dry storeroom above plates and food.
  • Linens that do not directly contact food not laundered as necessary. Evidence of rodent activity in cleaed linens
  • Clean clothes and linen not properly stored in clean dry place until used. Dry storeroom.
  • Critical. Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only. by 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed flammables and debris stored in laundry room. For reporting purposes only. Dry storeroom with cleaned linens
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
8/3/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/20/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 7/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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