Mezz Hot Grill Degrades its Sanitary Rating
831 N Federal Hwy
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
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Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system and RIF, kitchen.
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 47 f, lettuce 51 f, products over stocked in RIC, operator placed extra food in RIC, **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Chicken nuggets 72f left overnight in a non-working RIC. product discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the beer cooler, Bar.
Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Provided, **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser.
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Wic area.
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Food, drinks, cellular phones, removed, **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Light out, in disrepair. RIF. Broken light shield, wic area.
Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Ric, cooks line.
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water flash line clogged, standing water on bottom of beer cooler dispenser, see 22. Bar.
Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, fan cover, walk in cooler condenser.
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink, cooks line. Fixed during inspection, **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. Bar closed during inspection, provide prof of treatment in 24 hours via e-mail.
Intermediate - Beer cooler with standing water, bar.
Intermediate - Soda gun holders unclean.
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. WIC area.
Intermediate - Accumulation water inside beer RIC dispensing equipment. Cleaned, **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Soda/ice bin needs cleaning, cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing, Bar,
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, restrooms
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rinsing, rags, employee used 3 comp sink, **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink, employees restrooms.
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. One sink.
Basic - Ceiling tiles missing, prep area.
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.
Basic - Floors, soiled with food debris, COS
Basic - Lights out, RIC, COS
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, rust. Prep area.
High Priority - No air gap present between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink, bar.
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks and bottom in the beer coolers, COS.
Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment, bar.
Basic - Ceiling tile missing, soda dispenser room.
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, soda dispenser room.
Basic - Lights out, RIC.
Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle, HWS.
Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
Basic - Lights out, RIC, COS
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Beer coolers unclean.
Basic - 2 Lights out, ric, one light out suppression system, COS
Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.2 reach in cooler, cooks line.
Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
Shelves attached to walls in 3 compartment sink area, not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
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 reach-in cooler.
Light not functioning.2 door refrigerator.
Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Windex, Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.cheese reach in Corrected On Site.
Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.dressing Corrected On Site.
In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.knife wedged between eqipment Corrected On Site.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
Observed single-service articles improperly stored.monkey dishes not inverted Corrected On Site.
Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by cart Corrected On Site.
Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.dry storage
Light not functioning.hood lights
Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.chicken freezer Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.shrimp reach in Corrected On Site.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
Observed single-service articles improperly stored.not inverted Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.glass in it Corrected On Site.
Observed personal care item stored with food.purse Corrected On Site.
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.soup reach in
Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.fries reach in
Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.reach in line
Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.cart blocking
Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bar area
Ceiling tile missing.
Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.glass cleaner/prep shelf
Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat beef/foods.chickenCorrected On Site.
Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.hot dogs/beef ric Corrected On Site.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.rust ext wic
Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by cart
Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris ext wic
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.no scoop Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.
Critical - Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area.cigarette prep area Corrected On Site.
Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.ric line
Observed personal care item stored with food.purse/cocktail sauce
Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.dressing ric
Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.used gloves on them
Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
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.k. class
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.plastic utensils
Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.electrical box area
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by trash can
Critical - Observed food stored on floor.pickles wic
Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.wic
Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.victory
Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.hot dogs
Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.spoons
Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cole slaw
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.salad
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.