Boston Market #268 Degrades its Sanitary Rating
2309 N Federal Hwy
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
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Basic - Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler. Flip top cooler in front of Rotisserie. **Warning**
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
No Violations Were Observed
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing next to walk in cooler and next to ice machine. **Warning**
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at take out window. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in prep area in the back. Operator stated shields are on order. **Warning**
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In front of the house. Buckets were taken of the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
High Priority - Bottle of water stored in ice used for drinks at take out window. See stop sale. **Warning**
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Potatoes
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Potatoes in walk in Cooler
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server held dirty container then not change gloves and wash hands **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. To store green sanitizing bucket **Corrected On-Site**
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.
Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Prep sink
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Next to Soda Rack
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
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.Water bottle on front counter, no straw.
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Front line cook .
Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.On A/C vents front line.
GASKET SOILED WALK IN COOLER.
Critical - SODA MUZZLES SLIMY WITH BLACK DEBRIS ON BOTH SODA DISPENSERS.
KNIVES IN CREVICES NOT SANITIZED DAILY.
WET CONTAINERS ON SHELF.
Critical - NO HOT WATER IN LADY'S ROOM. CORRECTED ON SITE.
FLORO BEHIND COOKLINE DEBRIS AND SOILED.
CEILING OUTSIDE WALKIN COOLER AND KITCHEN SOILED WITH BLACK DEBRIS.
WALL TILE ON RIGHT OF DOOR FELL OFF IN WALKIN COOLER.
Critical - LICENSE NOT PROPERLY DISPLAYED.
NO HEIMLICH SIGN DISPLAYED. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chicken at 130 degrees at holding cabinet. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed an open beverage container next to clean equipment/utensils. by drive thru area. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime on ice dispensing nozzles at soda machine . Corrected On Site.
Observed single-service articles improperly stored. takeout containers not properly inverted . Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used to store tray in rear prep area. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. rear prep area. Corrected On Site.
Ceiling tile missing. by mop sink.
Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers. by ice machine . Corrected On Site.
Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. under hood in rear prep area.
Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese and butter at 60 degrees on rear prep table. Corrected On Site.added ice. MUST DISCARD FOODS WITHIN 4 HOURS OF LEAVING TEMPERATURE CONTROL. As per cook items have been out of temperature for approximately 3 hours which means food must be discarded within 1 hour at approximately 4:10 pm.
Violation: 13-03-1Observed employee with no hair restraint. manager and on-duty employee serving food.
Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1No 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. This violation must be corrected by : 10/9/11.
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese and butter at 60 degrees on rear prep table. Corrected On Site.added ice. MUST DISCARD FOODS WITHIN 4 HOURS OF LEAVING TEMPERATURE CONTROL. As per cook items have been out of temperature for approximately 3 hours which means food must be discarded within 1 hour at approximately 4:10 pm.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. spatula stored in gap between equipment . Corrected On Site.
Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water. ice scoop.
Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. over warmer in rear prep area.
Observed employee with no hair restraint. manager and on-duty employee serving food.
Shelves attached to walls in the drive thru area above the soda machine not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
Critical - Observed buildup of debris on the ice dispensing nozzle at the soda machine in the dining room area.
Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. ice bucket with dirty pooling water inside of it.
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. gaskets at flip top cooler in front counter prep area.
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. clean interior of cabinet under soda machine in dining room area.
Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used to store wet wiping cloths in front counter and rear prep area. Corrected On Site.
Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. near ice machine area.
Observed ceiling in disrepair. water damaged ceiling tile with mold like build up over food prep sink.
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. This violation must be corrected by : 10/9/11.
Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. brownies at walkin freezer . Corrected On Site.
Observed employee with no hair restraint.
Observed single-service articles improperly stored. takeout containers not inverted. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. backdoor not tight fitting or sealing .
Observed wall in disrepair. by 3 compartment sink.
Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic butter at 53 degrees in rear prep area. Corrected On Site.
Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ice scoop stored in container with dirty water.
Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on dicer attached to wall by prep sink
Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. in dining and drive thru area.
Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board. Corrected On Site.
Observed single-service articles improperly stored. takeout containers not inverted in dry storage shelving . Corrected On Site.
Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Observed ceiling in disrepair. water damaged ceiling tile by prep sink.
Critical - Violation: 30-11-1Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Walk in cooler.
Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Backed up floor drain by front counter.
Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken pot pie filling and chicken salad
Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Insert pans stacked wet.
Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Front counter salad cooler
Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood filtersRepeat Violation.
Observed ceiling in disrepair. By dishwasher Repeat Violation.
Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Several Repeat Violation.
Critical - Observed employee use food thermometer to take food temperatures without first cleaning the thermometer.
Critical - Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground. Outside Backdoor.
Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water below 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair Shelves at dishwasher area in poor repair.Repeat Violation.
Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair Walk in cooler side doors do not stay closed.
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken pot pie filling and chicken salad
Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Corrected On Site.
Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. To Go boxes not inverted Repeat Violation.
Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On Site.
Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
Observed water draining onto floor surface. Condensation from front counter.
Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken front hot box Corrected On Site.
Critical - Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Chicken pot pie filling and chicken salad
Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.inside door edge wif
Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
Observed equipment in poor repair.broken equip against shelf
Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.wic
Observed open dumpster lid.
Observed single-service articles improperly stored.lids
Observed single-service articles improperly stored.take outs
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.beef wic
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.chicken wic
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cut veggies wic
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.ham wic
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.sauce wic