Hungry Howies Improves its Sanitary Rating
2039 NE 36th St
Lighthouse Point, FL 33064
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Basic - - From inspection on 2016-07-11: Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Rear prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-09-22: **Time Extended**
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Door closed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At cinnamon container and shredded cheese container . Bowls removed . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Trays stored on top of trash can at prep area. Trays removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal bag in food storage shelf in rear prep area. Bag removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door. **Warning**
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Rear prep area. **Warning**
Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Rack in walk in cooler. **Warning**
Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Wings and cut peppers . Food covered . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop hung to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Sanitizer bucket stored on top of prep cooler at cookline. Sanitizer bucket moved and properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200ppm at sanitizer buckets throughout the establishment. Sanitizer corrected to **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. Reviewed Big Five with pic. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta cooked 2 days ago at walk in cooler. Pasta labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser at 3 compartment sink. Bottle labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop mozzarella cheese. Operator removed cup from product. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving below prep table in rear prep area.
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Below three compartment sink.
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door. Operator called repairman for door.**Repeat Violation** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Several lights in prep area.
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Water bottle in walk in cooler. Operator removed drink from cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Top of flour container.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator put cloth in solution. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella cheese 53°, sausage 54°, cheddar cheese 59°. All less than 4hrs. Operator moved all TCS foods to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Raw meat. Operator removed raw meat from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink next to pizza boxes. Operator replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintained in good repair. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Water and degreaser.
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At cheese container. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Headphones and shirt stored on top of flour in prep area shelving unit. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. 0 ppm chlorine , no sanitization step observed when washing plastic food storage containers at the 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door not tight fitting or sealing. **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. At walkin cooler.
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Interior of 3 compartment sink.
Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At flour container. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Pizza boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Door, gaskets and door handle soiled At GE cooler in prep area . Lid to flour container soiled.
Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Chicken wings.
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm chlorine , no sanitization step observed when washing plastic food storage containers at the 3 compartment sink. Corrected to 100 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Employee touched face and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm chlorine , no sanitization step observed when washing plastic food storage containers at the 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Use of cardboard box to store chicken wings at walkin cooler.
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Paint by pizza dough in pizza prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In prep area and cookline area. **Corrected On-Site**
No Violations Were Observed
Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Water damaged in prep area.
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door not tight fitting or sealing.
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Sandwich prep cooler.
Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At cheese container in pizza prep cooler and in flour container in rear prep area.
Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Hand sink in bathroom soiled. Shelving in dishwashing area, prep area and cookline area soiled. Cabinets in front counter area soiled. Door and door handle at walkin cooler soiled. Light switches soiled.
Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Water damaged in prep area.
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door not tight fitting or sealing.
Basic - Hole in wall. By back door.
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Sandwich prep cooler.
Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. At GE cooler in rear prep area.
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container in rear prep area and water bottles in pizza prep area.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over pizza sauce at pizza prep cooler.
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 18 dry and 2 fresh rodent droppings by Frigidaire cooler in rear prep area; 13 dry rodent droppings by pizza box storage; 25 dry and 1 fresh rodent dropping by walkin cooler; 6 dry rodent droppings by mixer, 56 dry and 1 fresh rodent dropping by prep table in rear; 1 dry rodent dropping on top of GE cooler; 24 dry and 1 fresh rodent dropping by the water heater/ dishwashing area. 2 dry rodent droppings on chemical storage shelving in dishwashing area; 3 dry rodent droppings by slicer in pizza prep area; 1 dry rodent dropping by Pepsi cooler in front counter area and 2 dry rodent droppings in bathroom area.
High Priority - Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present By water heater, gnaw marks in foam on wall.
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed hands with gloves on then continued prepping. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade and stand.
Intermediate - Interior and exterior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. GE cooler in rear prep area and FRIGIDAIRE freezer.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bathroom.
Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Cheese container in pizza prep area, onion storage container by 3 compartment sink and flour container in rear prep area.
Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Bathroom.
Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Dressing storage containers in rear prep area.
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In walkin cooler.
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.2 door cooler at cookline.
Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving by dishwashing area.
Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. GE cooler in rear prep area.
Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Water bottle at cookline.
Basic - Wall in disrepair. By back door and bathroom.
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200 ppm chlorine.
Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Cookline flip top cooler.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bathroom
Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Flour container in rear prep area.
Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Water damaged ceiling tiles.
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door not tight fitting or sealing.
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. At walkin cooler.
Basic - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Pre Packaged dressings in dirty containers.
Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. At mop sink.
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By pizza oven.
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Broken door at flip top cooler in pizza prep area.
Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. At coolers in rear prep area and pizza prep cooler.
Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Water bottle in pizza prep area.
Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Can of olives.
Basic - Wall in disrepair. Above 3 compartment sink.
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. In walkin cooler.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container in rear prep area, and Parmesan in frontline area.
High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in pizza prep area and 2 dead roaches in rear prep area.
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present.
Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. At flip top cooler.
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Parmesan cheese container in pizza prep area.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface, walk in cooler shelves.
Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, walk in cooler handle.
Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, shelves under prep tables.
Violation: 37-14-1Observed ceiling in disrepair, water damage, throughout.
Violation: 37-14-1Observed ceiling in disrepair, water damage, throughout.
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. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 10/23/12.
Observed equipment in poor repair, standing water bottom of reach in cooler , true unit.
Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, true unit.
Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, turbo air.
Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue and moldlike substance, reach in cooler in prep area.
Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, walk in cooler.
Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, switch in restroom.
Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, kitchen. Corrected On Site.
Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
Observed ceiling in disrepair, water damage, throughout.
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. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 10/23/12.
Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, water bottle.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container, in cheese.
Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, water bottle.
Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on dough machine.
Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, water bottle.
Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, light switch in restroom.
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, walk in cooler door.
Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, employee restroom.
Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, in back.
Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, vent in prep area.
Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening, deli meat.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable, bottom of prep table rusty.
Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, fridge/freezer unit in back of kitchen.
Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, kitchen. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed objectionable odors in bathroom.
Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
Critical - Violation: 04-01-1Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 07/13/11, reach in cooler still not maintaiing temperature, however no potentially hazardous foodnin cooler at this time.
Violation: 14-33-1Observed equipment in poor repair, reach in cooler shelves.
Critical - Violation: 20A-10-1Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength, too strong at time of callback.
Critical - Violation: 22-18-1Observed soil residue in storage containers, throughout.
Critical - Violation: 22-22-1Observed encrusted material on pasta maker.
Critical - Violation: 22-25-1Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
Critical - Violation: 22-28-1Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
Violation: 23-06-1Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, walk in cooler shelves.
Critical - Violation: 27-16-1Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, spray bottle at pizza line.
Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, squirt bottle.
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, cheese, pepperoni and sausage. Corrected On Site. Employee removed from cooler.
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, mozzarella cheese, ham, turkey, feta, riccotta, cooked chicken.
Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 07/13/11.
Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures, walk in cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 007/13/11.
Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, reach in cooler.
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
Critical - Observed food stored on floor, onions.
Observed equipment in poor repair, reach in cooler shelves.
Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers, throughout.
Critical - Observed encrusted material on pasta maker.
Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, handwashing sink faucet, handles.
Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, soap dispenser .
Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, front counter.
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, walk in cooler shelves.
Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. observed reachin cooler door in disrepair
Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
Critical - Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. 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.
Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
Observed equipment in poor repair. observed reachin cooler and freezer doors not attached
Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
Wet mop not hung to dry.
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. For reporting purposes only.
Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 7-12-09.
Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. observed walkin cooler fan guards dusty
Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
No Violations Were Observed
Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
Critical - Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Observed employee with no hair restraint.
Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 2-16-09.
Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
Wet mop not hung to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.