Nero's Improves its Sanitary Rating
245 NW 27th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Health Inspection Reports
8/6/2016 | 0 Violations | Rating 5/5
No Violations Were Observed
5/17/2016 | 0 Violations | Rating 5/5
No Violations Were Observed
5/17/2016 | 0 Violations | Rating 5/5
No Violations Were Observed
3/25/2016 | 6 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
Basic - - From inspection on 2016-03-18: Basic - Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-03-25: Unused equipment still present **Time Extended**
Basic - - From inspection on 2016-03-18: Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-03-25: Lights not shielded **Time Extended**
Basic - - From inspection on 2016-03-18: Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-03-25: Mop sink installed but not operable as of yet. Being fixed during inspection **Time Extended**
Basic - - From inspection on 2016-03-18: Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-03-25: Unnecessary items stored on premises **Time Extended**
High Priority - - From inspection on 2016-03-18: High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-03-25: Raw animal foods not properly stored **Time Extended**
Intermediate - - From inspection on 2016-03-18: Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-03-25: Employees not trained **Time Extended**
3/18/2016 | 16 Violations | Rating 3.25/5
Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Floors behind cooking equipment **Warning**
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen **Warning**
Basic - Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present. **Warning**
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen **Warning**
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler in kitchen near stove **Warning**
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided. **Warning**
Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. **Warning**
Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Chicken on stove **Warning**
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. **Warning**
High Priority - Hotel and Restaurant license is expired. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. **Warning**
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen, replaced by operator **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Gave operator thermometer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR 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. Souse **Warning**
2/17/2015 | 2 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. Confirmation 147053302 **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a can of beer draining in hand wash sink next to ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
3/21/2014 | 2 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
Intermediate - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine.
10/17/2013 | 0 Violations | Rating 5/5
No Violations Were Observed
8/15/2013 | 10 Violations | Rating 3.75/5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door. **Warning**
Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Observed in frigidaire chest freezer. **Warning**
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed glass door reach in coolers in disrepair in kitchen, used as dry storage. **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.observed on flap interior. **Warning**
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Warning**
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in women's bathroom. **Warning**
4/3/2013 | 3 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Chicken
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Pork, fish
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/10/2012 | 3 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw Chicken over cooked chicken.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Old cooler
4/17/2012 | 1 Violations | Rating 5/5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
8/10/2011 | 3 Violations | Rating 5/5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Observed open dumpster lid.
Wet mop not hung to dry.
6/1/2011 | 0 Violations | Rating 5/5
No Violations Were Observed
2/3/2011 | 3 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wet mop not hung to dry.
10/21/2010 | 2 Violations | Rating 5/5
Wet mop not hung to dry.
Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
2/27/2009 | 4 Violations | Rating 4/5
Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RIF
Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RIF
Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. RIC
10/16/2008 | 9 Violations | Rating 3.5/5
Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. "BLACK MOLDLIKE RESIDUE"
Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Throughout kitchen.
Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
Observed open dumpster lid.
Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Tylenol
Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Chicken RIC