Maryland Fried Chicken Improves its Sanitary Rating
1821 E Sample Rd
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
Health Inspection Reports
6/30/2016 | 2 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Basic - - From inspection on 2016-06-29: Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-06-30: **Time Extended**
Intermediate - - From inspection on 2016-06-29: Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer reading 110°F rather then 32°F . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-06-30: **Time Extended**
6/29/2016 | 18 Violations | Rating 2.25/5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach inside drawer on prep table at cookline and 1 dead roach behind chest freezer in dry storage area near walkin cooler. **Warning**
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. Drink transferred to cup with lid and straw. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on dirty tray on ice machine. Tray removed and replaced . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go container not inverted on shelving near walk in cooler. Containers inverted properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - Storage of tools on shelf above or with food. On shelving in dry storage area. **Warning**
Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Chicken in walk in cooler. Food moved and properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Coleslaw between 46-48° F at walkin cooler. Food cooling overnight in large closed plastic container. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches by knife storage container near the 3 compartment sink/prep table. **Warning**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Coleslaw between 46-48° F at walkin cooler. Food cooling overnight in large closed plastic container. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Paint stored on top of potatoes in dry storage area. Paint moved and properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate - Ice chute on self-service drink machine soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. **Warning**
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen. Paper provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Women restroom . **Warning**
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer reading 110°F rather then 32°F . **Warning**
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical cleaning solution bottle on shelving unit near walk in cooler . **Warning**
7/1/2015 | 3 Violations | Rating 5/5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At men's restroom. **Warning**
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. At walkin cooler. **Warning**
5/1/2015 | 18 Violations | Rating 2.5/5
Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Walkin cooler door soiled. **Warning**
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in dry storage room. **Warning**
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At men's restroom. **Warning**
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. At walkin cooler. **Warning**
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. At walkin cooler. **Warning**
Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment. Men's restroom. **Warning**
Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Chicken **Warning**
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. **Warning**
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken at cookline under no temperature control between 89° F -126° F. Place in hot hold unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Perfume by spices in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Degreaser by paper plates in dry storage shelving **Corrected On-Site** **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 and employee health policy requirements. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Washed hands at 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Water at 90° F in restrooms, water at 88° F in cookline area **Warning**
Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Water at 88° F **Warning**
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
5/12/2014 | 1 Violations | Rating 5/5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
3/11/2014 | 7 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. At walkin cooler door. **Warning**
Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Warning**
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer lid in disrepair. Chest freezer near back door. **Warning**
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Fries on basket on top of fryer at 125° F . Place in hot hold unit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
9/23/2013 | 4 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken ice machine lid.
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
High Priority - Medicine stored in refrigerator/cooler with food. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Fries at 109° F on basket on top of fryer.
4/11/2013 | 0 Violations | Rating 5/5
No Violations Were Observed
2/7/2013 | 4 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, beans cole slaw and potato salad 47. Operater stated all food placed in cooler at 11:00. Corrective Action Taken. All food moved to working cooler.
Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. **Warning**
Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Beverage cooler, front counter.
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
7/20/2012 | 0 Violations | Rating 5/5
No Violations Were Observed
7/19/2012 | 3 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, beans, mac salad and potato salad. All 47 degrees. Walk in cooler. Corrected On Site. Management voluntarily discarded.
Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures, Walk in cooler, Ambient air temperature 45 degrees.
1/12/2012 | 1 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, cooked chicken wing 130 degrees. Corrected On Site. Reheated. Discussed TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL WITH owner.
9/20/2011 | 0 Violations | Rating 5/5
No Violations Were Observed
7/14/2011 | 5 Violations | Rating 4/5
Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable, chipped paint.
Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors, both. Repeat Violation.
Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions in ladiesroom and mensroom.
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, observed the 2 employee's working at time of inspection with no proof of employee training.
1/31/2011 | 11 Violations | Rating 3.5/5
Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Observed employee with no hair restraint.
Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. observed on mop sink
Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
8/19/2010 | 16 Violations | Rating 2.5/5
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.
Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. observed in reachin freezer
Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. observed in walkin cooler
Observed employee with no hair restraint.
Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
Observed sponge used as a wiping cloth on a food-contact surface.
Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Critical - Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
Observed wall in disrepair. observed in walkin cooler
Critical - Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only.
3/26/2009 | 10 Violations | Rating 3.5/5
Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. observed fan guard dusty in walkin cooler
Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.
Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.
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. Corrected On Site.
10/29/2008 | 16 Violations | Rating 2/5
Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Observed employee with no hair restraint.
Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
Critical - Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only.
Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. observed in walkin cooler
Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. observed at soda machine
Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
Observed unnecessary items on the premise. observed bicycle in storage
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 - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.