Down Home Deli Degrades its Sanitary Rating
2900 W Sample Rd
Pompano Beach, FL 33073
Health Inspection Reports
7/24/2014 | 15 Violations | Rating 3.5/5
Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. UNDERNEATH WEST FRONT COUNTER. **Warning**
Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. JUICER FRONT COUNTER. **Warning**
Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses. **Warning**
Basic - Interior of ice machine with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. CHICKEN OVER LETTUCE. **Warning**
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. **Warning**
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Warning**
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. FRONT COUNTER. **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 - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. MEATLOAF. **Warning**
2/10/2014 | 4 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Shield missing in kitchen over walk in cooler.
Basic - Wiping cloth solution stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In service area. **Corrected On-Site**
2/10/2014 | 0 Violations | Rating 5/5
No Violations Were Observed
10/15/2013 | 16 Violations | Rating 2.75/5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven. **Warning**
Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Vegetable in kitcken **Warning**
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen area. **Warning**
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plates in kitchen **Warning**
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Fish **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. **Warning**
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. This violation must be corrected by 12/15/13 **Warning**
Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by 1215/13 **Warning**
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
6/24/2013 | 4 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. CHICKEN BREASTS.
High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. EGGS AND HAM IN REACH IN COOLER. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. SIDE OD ICE MACHINE. **Warning**
Basic - Interior of ice machine with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
6/3/2013 | 6 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. CHICKEN BREASTS.
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. TUNA SALAD @ 50°; HOTDOGS @ 50°; CHICKEN BREASTS @ 55° **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. EGGS AND HAM IN REACH IN COOLER. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. SIDE OD ICE MACHINE. **Warning**
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. WALK IN COOLER INCAPABLE OF MAINTAINING TCS FOODS AT 41° OR BELOW. **Warning**
Basic - Interior of ice machine with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
12/13/2012 | 3 Violations | Rating 5/5
Observed employee with no hair restraint.
Observed equipment in poor repair. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED RUSTED.
Shelves in walk-in cooler not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. OBSERVED RUSTED AND PITTED, REPLACE.
6/7/2012 | 7 Violations | Rating 3.75/5
Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.
Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR?#ontracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
11/22/2011 | 4 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW BACON NEXT TO & IN CONTACT WITH HOTDOGS.
Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. RAW BACON ABOVE COOKED SOUP IN WALK IN COOLER.
Observed equipment in poor repair. INSIDE ICE MACHINE RUSTED.
Observed personal care item stored with food.
5/3/2011 | 2 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Shelves in walk-in not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTED & PITTED, REPLACE.
Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
11/15/2010 | 4 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded. SALMON.
Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked. CHICKEN.
Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. SALMON.
Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. FANGUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER.
4/2/2009 | 5 Violations | Rating 4/5
Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. WALK IN COOLER. UNTIL THIS UNIT IS REPAIRED TO CODE IT SHALL NOT BE USED TO STORE PHFS.
Dressing and/or locker areas not clean and orderly or used as needed. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SLICED MEATS, COOKED POTATOS, SALADS. STOP SALE ISSUED.
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. SLICED MEATS, COOKED POTATOS.
Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). SLICED MEATS, COOKED POTATOS, SALADS. Corrected On Site.
9/24/2008 | 3 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Observed equipment in poor repair. ICE MACHINE LID CRACKED, BROKEN, NOT SMOOTH and EASILY CLEANABLE. Repeat Violation.
Observed equipment in poor repair. METAL SURFACES INSIDE ICE MACHINE RUSTED.
Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE DRINKS IN WIC.