Marcia's Cafe Degrades its Sanitary Rating
3750 N State Road 7
Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319
Health Inspection Reports
12/16/2011 | 11 Violations | Rating 3.5/5
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.---jerk chicken, fish
Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.---top of shelf under condenser.Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.---several items including cooked chicken and raw fish in walk in cooler
Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.---cooking utensils. Corrected On Site.
Observed employee with no hair restraint.---dishwasher and manager
Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.---too strong. Corrected On Site.
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.---fan grates in walk in cooler
Observed single-service articles improperly stored.---eating utensils stored upside down. Corrected On Site.
Observed reuse of single-service articles.---jerk seasoning. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
8/24/2011 | 0 Violations | Rating 5/5
No Violations Were Observed
6/14/2011 | 6 Violations | Rating 3.75/5
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, in walk in cooler , rice, meat, fish.
Critical - Observed food stored on floor, bag of potatoes , in walk-in cooler.
Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, chicken in walk in cooler .
Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination, aluminum pans in dry storage area.
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 : 8-15-2011.
3/3/2011 | 1 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Critical - Violation: 02-22-1Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, in walkin cooler.
12/7/2010 | 7 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, in walkin cooler.
Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, stove shield.
Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in dishwashing area.
Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease by steamtable.
Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date-12/01/10. This violation must be corrected by : 2/08/11.
6/30/2009 | 0 Violations | Rating 5/5
No Violations Were Observed
6/18/2009 | 6 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Critical - Violation: 12A-02-1Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands, in dishwashing area.
Violation: 14-37-1Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
Violation: 14-41-1Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable, shelves rusted in walkin cooler.
Critical - Violation: 31-09-1Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, in dishwashing area.
Violation: 37-04-1Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
Critical - Violation: 53A-19-1Observed expired Food Manager Certification-expired 1/13/09. This violation must be corrected by : 6/15/09.
4/14/2009 | 9 Violations | Rating 4/5
Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license-expired 12/01/08. This violation must be corrected by : 6/15/09.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable, shelves rusted in walkin cooler.
Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, in dishwashing area.
Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification-expired 1/13/09. This violation must be corrected by : 6/15/09.
Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands, in dishwashing area.
Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris, in kitchen.
10/14/2008 | 8 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength-0ppm.
Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, in dishwashing area.
Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, shelves on table.
Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, walkin coolers.
Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris, by steamtable.