Veranda At The Hilton, 150 Australian Ave, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Veranda At The Hilton
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 150 Australian Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33406-1473
License #: 6006527
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/02/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Fruit flies.
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Buffet line water melon 50F, cantaloupe 50F. 1hr.
10/02/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.BULK SUGAR CONTAINER
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.Small flies in DISHWASH areas
  • High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.APPLES DANISHES, AND TWO ROLL TOPS
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
3/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.several sauces- corrective action in walk in freezer- **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**
12/5/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Inaccurate/damaged pressure gauge on dishmachine. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat potentially hazardous ingredient. See stop sale. Heavy cream sauce - manager discarded **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.several sauces- corrective action in walk in freezer- **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **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 - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10/4/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. HOOD FILTER HAS A GAP IN BETWEEN COOK LINE
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Walkin cooler produce
  • High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. BUFFET SNEEZE GUARDS
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. HWS salad bar area
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. HWS by DISHMACHINE area
3/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. HWS AT DISHMACHINE BLOCKED BY DISH CADDY Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. SEVERAL REACH IN COOLERS
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. HWS AT DISHMACHINE CLOG
  • Observed leaking fixture. FAUCETS AROUND KITCHEN
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. DAIRY WALK IN COOLER
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. HWS
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. DRY STORAGE AREA
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
10/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. HWS BY DISH MACHINE AREA
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels.THROUGHOUT KITCHEN HWS
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. COFFE CUP ON PREP TABLE
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. AT HWS BY DISH MACHINE WHITE BUCKET INSIDE HWS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. HWS BY COOK LINE
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. WHITE HWS LOCATED BY CHEF'S OFFICE UNCLEAN
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Critical - person in charge of establishment. DOES NOT HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE
3/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. HWS BY OFFICE BEING BLOCK BY TABLE
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. DISHMACHINE HWS
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. DRY STORAGE AREA
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. DISHMACHIINE HWS UNTENSIL INSIDE SINK
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. FAUCETS LEAKING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. SALAD PREP AREA OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS ON PREP TABLE AND SHELVES WHERE UNTENSILS AND FOOD IS Stored
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food RAW CHICKEN stored ABOVE RAW SHRIMP COOK LINE REACH IN COOLER
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. ICESCREAM DIPPER WELL UNCLEAN
  • Observed wall in disrepair. LARGE WALK IN COOLER TILES MISSING
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. IN LARGE WALK IN COOLER PIPE TO COMPRESOR DAMAGE AND LEAKING TO SHELVE WHERE FOOD IS Stored
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. COOKED CHICKEN IN REACH IN COOLER COOK LINE NOT DATE LABELED
10/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. SALAD AREA HWS
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. HWS BY DISHMACHINE AREA BLOCKED BY DISH CADDY Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. SALAD PREP AREA
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. COOK LINE
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. WALK IN COOLER PRODUCE ONIONS BAGS
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. TURKEYS IN RACK
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. SEVERAL ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER NOT DATE LABELED
3/23/2011Routine - 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. SEVERAL ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER NOT DATE LABELED
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. PORK IN PREP TABLE
  • Critical. Observed fruits/vegetables stored with BROCCOLI STORED WITH ICE
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. RICE BAG IN DRY STORAGE AREA
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. DISHMACHINE WORKER
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. BOTTLE OF WATER IN RIC USE TO STORED DRINKS FOR GUEST
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. CUTTING BOARDS IN STORAGE AND THE ONES BEING USED
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.400PPM
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. UNTENSILS THROUGH OUT KITCHEN NOT INVERTED WITH HANDELS UP
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. PLASTIC FORKS IN RACK NOT INVERTED
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. LEAKING FAUCET THROUGH OUT KITCHEN
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. HWS BY DISHMACHINE BEING BLOCK BY DISH CADDY
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. DISHMACHINE HWS
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. TILES MISSING BY SOUP KETTLE
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 400PPM
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
10/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
3/30/2010Routine - 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. WIC MEAT COOLER
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PHF SOUP HELD MORE THAN 24 AT 56 DEGREES IN WIC COOLE OPERATOR DISCARDED PRODUCT Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. PHF SOUP AT 56 DEGREES HELD OVERNIGHT OPERATOR DISCARDED PRODUCT
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. GASKETS SOILED LARGE ICE BIN
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
8/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/12/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/7/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 8/5/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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