Cafe Blue Fish Improves its Sanitary Rating
3134 NE 9th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
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Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour bin at cookline .
Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shelled eggs over meatballs at glass door cooler at cookline .
Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. potato skins and brocolli at walkin freezer .
Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. at croutons storage container.
Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusted can opener stand.
Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusted black shelving unit in prep area.
Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusted shelving units at bar.
Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusted exterior of coolers at bar.
Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler.
Critical - Observed interior and exterior of reach-in coolers at the bar soiled with accumulation of debris.
Observed build-up of debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. bar area shelving .
Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. flip top cooler at cookline .
Observed soda gun holsters with accumulated slime/debris. bar
Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. men's restroom upstairs .
Plumbing system in disrepair. low water pressure at handwash sink .upstairs ladies room, hot water side.
Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. men's restroom 1st floor.
Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.bar.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. dining room area.
Ceiling tile missing. near walkin freezer .
Observed wall in disrepair. tile in disrepair on wall near kitchen entryway .
Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. on either side of the 3 compartment sink in the dishwashing area.
Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. bleach bottle stored in shelving with hot sauce bottles .
Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. at bar. For reporting purposes only.
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.---rice in walk-in cooler
Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.---flour
Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.---personal waterbottle
Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.---raw beef patties over cooked potatoes in Ascend freezer
Critical - Observed food stored on floor.---carrots on floor
Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.---crab legs, walk-in freezer
Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.---spinach dip in walk-in cooler
Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Observed employee with no hair restraint.---cook in kitchen
Observed utensils in poor condition.---rusted strainer in dishwashing area
Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.---bar area
Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.---doorknob to womens restroom
Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.---mug chiller cooler at bar rusty
Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.---cabinet by POS station
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.---rusty shelving in bar area.
Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.---beverage lines in ice bin in bar
Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.---door and handles of coolers behind bar.
Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.---beer cooler at bar
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.---drainage bin of beertaps.
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.---fan over prep area on cookline.
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.---K class fire extinguisher
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface---.shelving unit by cookline
Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.---small coolers in bar and fliptop cooler at cookline.
Observed clean equipment stored on floor.---buckets behind bar
Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.---pot in sink
Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.---sink in bar area
Observed hole in wall.---by three compartment sink
Observed wall in disrepair.---broken and missing tiles in dishwashing area by door
Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.---AC vent in walk-in cooler
Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.---mens and womens bathrooms, dishwashing area
Light not functioning.---mens and womens bathrooms.
Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.---degreaser by flour on shelving by cookline
Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.---sanitizer tabs by basil in kitchen
Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils.---Rustoleum stored by takeout plates
Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cheese, milk, cream at walkin cooler.
Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. flip top cooler at cookline .
Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shrimp over fries at ASCEND FREEZER at cookline .
Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken tenders under bread at walkin freezer .
Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw fish over cooked chicken wings at walkin cooler.
Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. crab legs and potato skins at walkin freezer .
In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. at flour container .
Observed equipment in poor repair. can opener rusted.
Shelves attached to walls in server's drink station not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. by ice tea maker.
Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusted shelving in kitchen prep area.
Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, interior of wine storage cooler at bar rusted .
Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, wire holster at bar use to hold strainer rusted.
Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusted shelving units at bar.
Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, exterior of white cooler at bar rusted.
Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. tortilla chips container .
Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. at bar.
Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board at cookline .
Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. flour container at cookline .
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. fan at kitchen cookline .
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving at cookline.
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. radio on shelving in prep area.
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving in dishwashing area soiled.
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. coolers at bar soiled.
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. gaskets soiled at white coolers in bar.
Observed build-up of debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. fan in bar area.
Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. cookline flip top cooler.
Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty racks in dishwashing area.
Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. unwrapped straws at bar top.
Observed single-service items stored on floor. plates in dry storage room upstairs .
Observed single-service articles improperly stored. takeout containers not inverted properly by kitchen prep area.
Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sinks. restrooms upstairs .
Plumbing system in disrepair. low water pressure at handwash sinks in restrooms upstairs .
Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. AC unit at beer walkin cooler.
Critical - Observed less than 1 handwash sink or number required by law for employees. no handwash sink provided in bar area where ice is scooped.
Critical - Bathrooms upstairs not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. to be provided at handwash sink in bar to designate that sink as a handwash sink.
Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar
Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar
Critical - Toilet stall door or partition missing for bathroom with more than 1 toilet facility. ladies restroom upstairs
Critical - Observed 1 dead roach on premises.kitchen
Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen and bar area.
Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. birds inside dining room/bar area.
Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. cove base in disrepair by back wall in dining room near bar.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. by bar area back wall of dining room.
Observed food debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor.
Observed food debris accumulated on dishwashing area floor.
Observed wall in disrepair. by beer storage walkin cooler.
Observed wall in disrepair. blue painted wall in disrepair by kitchen handwash sink.
Observed wall in disrepair. missing wall tile on hallway leading to dishwashing area.
Observed wall in disrepair. glass wall on stairwell with cracked/broken segments.
Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris at 3 compartment sink in bar area.
Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. by ice tea maker.
Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. around door area and wall next to 3 compartment sink in dishwashing area and on hallway leading to dishwashing area.
Observed a hole in ceiling tile. upstairs dry storage area by exit door.
Observed ceiling in disrepair. by Ice tea makers.
Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated debris. by prep line
Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. shelving at cookline .
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. rice at 47 degrees and ribs at 48 degrees at walkin cooler. Corrected On Site. volutarily discarded.
Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. potato skins at walkin freezer
Critical - Observed rusted equipment in contact with ice. rusted ice scoop holder inside ice machine .
Observed equipment in poor repair. ice scoop holder inside ice machine rusted .
Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted, flaking shelving inside glass door cooler in kitchen .
Observed utensils in poor condition. rusted can opener and can opener stand.
Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, exterior of ice machine rusted .
Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair rusted shelving in prep area.
Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair , glass broken on mirror by stairwell .
Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. at bar near entryway .
Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. dishwashing racks soiled.
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving soiled in dishwashing area.
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of ice machine soiled.
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. radio in prep area shelving .
Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. small fan at cookline soiled.
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. beer mug storage cooler soiled.
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving soiled at bar.
Observed build-up of debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. beer cooler by bar entryway soiled.
Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. flip top cooler at cookline .
Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar
Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. at bar 3 compartment sink.
Plumbing system in disrepair. soda lines at bar not draining properly.
Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. observed 5 live birds in dining room area.
Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. dishwashing area.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. by register near bar.
Observed food debris accumulated on beer keg walkin cooler floor.
Observed walls in disrepair. dishwashing area.
Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. hood filters.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. bar
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. tile missing in dishwashing area
Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. men's restroom
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 : 7/19/09.
Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. while cutting lemons. Corrected On Site. gloves worn
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. cabinetry in servers area in dining room
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. dishwashing racks soiled
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. door and wall by beer walkin cooler soiled
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. door handles at walkin coolers
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. kenmore freezer
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. kenmore white freezer soiled
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. kitchen fan
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. mug storage cooler at bar
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. plate storage shelving
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. reachin freezer at cookline soiled
Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty shelving
Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
Observed food debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor.
Critical - Observed food stored on floor. chicken at walkin freezer
Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. ice machine Corrected On Site.
Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. beer cooler
Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. flour bin
Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusted can opener stand
Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Non food grade bag used to stored prepped potatoes at kenmore white freezer
Observed personal care item stored with food. cellphone on food prep table
Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shrimp over potato skins at walkin freezer.
Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw swordfish over onions at walkin cooler
Critical - Observed small flying insects in kitchen and bar area.
Observed soda gun holsterswith accumulated slime/debris. bar
Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. flour containers
Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. windex stored next to napkins
Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. chemical bottle stored above kenmore freezer
Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. comet next to sugar
Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. stored above kenmore freezer, label torn
Observed wall in disrepair. by back door
Observed wall in disrepair. prep area
Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. dishwashing area
Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. wall tile missing in hallway leading to dishwashing area.
Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour containers
Violation: 51-11-1Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Critical - Expired proof of required employee training. 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 : 1/12/09.
Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food-bowl used to dispense ice.
Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled food debris.
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit-burger patties-ric flip top.Corrected On Site-voluntarily discarded.
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit-chicken breast-ric flip top.Corrected On Site-voluntarily discarded.
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit-mahi-ric flip top- Corrected On Site-voluntarily discarded.
Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris-behind bar.
Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area-windex cleaner stored next to food prep area- Corrected On Site-item moved.
Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area-potato skins in wif.
Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area-precooked chicken wings sliding glass ric.
Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above-marinara -steam table.
Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above-pulled pork-steam table.
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked-precooked chicken wings.
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked-precooked chicken wings.
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked-wild rice in wic.