Nick's Improves its Sanitary Rating
3291 W Sunrise Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
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Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Rice
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Rice
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination.
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink at front counter.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
No Violations Were Observed
No Violations Were Observed
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 under three compartment sink 1 by handwash sink at back 2 under counter at front 1 underneath blue drink table at front Removed by operator **Admin Complaint**
Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Noodles in walk in cooler on top of raw chicken
Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Peppers in can in Pepsi cooler
Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. Rice scoop stored on top of dirty container
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back handwash sink
Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Chicken and fries next to fryer at front counter
Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Onions and frozen products
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salad 69-71° at front counter and underneath counter. Operator put ice underneath product **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked plantains 119° at steam table / front counter Told operator to refry **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Chicken over tomato product in walk in cooler Raw chicken not separated from onions in walk in cooler
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 underneath steam table at front counter **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ketchup in can
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Sink parallel to three compartment by drinks
No Violations Were Observed
Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. In rice bin
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink across from three compartment sink
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine in sanit using bucket corrected to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chicken 97-101°, sausage 97°-108°°. Refried chicken to 149° **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Rice 63° covered on top stove. Moved to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Replaced by operator **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door in disrepair.
Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cookline over the fryers, ware washing areaAt callback on 11/17/15 observed lights missing shield.
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm, test paper failed to change color.At callback on 11/17/15 no chlorine wiping cloth set up.
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine at greater than 200ppm, diluted to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**At callback on 11/17/15 observed no chlorine wiping cloth sanitizer solution.
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.At callback on 11/17/15 still not clean.
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Close to 3 compartment sink.At callback on 11/17/15 observed no hand sink in food preparation/ dishwashing area.
Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Case of vegetables on walk in cooler flor, moved to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in ware washing area floor. 1 dead roach behind ice machine.
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelet
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door in disrepair.
Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cookline over the fryers, ware washing area
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Front counter hand sink clogged, cold water barely flowing.
Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Chicken wings thawing at the cookline, moved to a cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw poultry over potatoes in the walk in cooler, raw poultry moved to a lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm, test paper failed to change color.
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Open can of black beans at 82°f on the prep area, according to owner sitting in the counter for about 5h, discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Fried chicken at the front counter steam table at 115-120°f, reheated to 165°f
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches behind soda storage at kitchen. 1 live roach inside an igloo cooler with ice for drinks at the front counter, ice was discarded. 2 live roaches in ware washing area floor.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Live Roach inside igloo cooler with ice for drinks. Ice was Discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine at greater than 200ppm, diluted to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open canned tomato in the walk in cooler.
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Close to 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter, provided.
Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Cooked Chicken cooling on top of the oven for an hour according to mgr, found at 115-128°f, moved inside the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser
No Violations Were Observed
Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Chicken on unclean wood pallets.
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Beneath electrical panel.
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Unsealed wooden pallets use as freezer floor.
Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Behind water heater.
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. Ice scoop handle in ice.
Basic - Mats and duckboards not removable or easily cleanable. Walk in freezer.
High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Sausage @ 108°; Rice @ 114°; Chicken @ 98°; Chicken wings @ 110°. Thermostat turned up. 30 minutes later all foods rose 15°.
High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw chicken next to and in contact with french fries.
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed on walls in kitchen.
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. Observed under table next to 3-compartment sink.
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed at front counter.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on food prep table near rear exit door.
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.observed 3-well cooked chicken 125°f, cooked sausage 115°. Operator reheated as a Corrective Action.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Accumulation of black debris in the interior of the ice machine. Observed on interior walls and white chute.
Intermediate - Accumulation of black debris in the interior of the ice machine. Observed on interior walls and white chute. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. Observed slow drain HWS at front counter.
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chopped lettuce at 67°f and diced tomato at 60°, in container at front counter, operator set on ice for Corrective Action.
Intermediate - Ice chute soiled.
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler not maintaining PHF/TCS foods at 41°f or colder, observed cooked rice left overnight and chicken wings at 50°f. Operator has sufficient unit with neighboring business next door.
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic SS spoons not inverted on counter.
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken and cooked rice in WIC at 50°f, operator discarded food. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed chicken wings at 125°f on steam table. Operator reheated to 165°f. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Chicken,
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front Counter **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. Rusted
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front Counter
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Walk in Cooler
Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Convection oven
Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Front counter
Critical - Observed interior of convection oven soiled."Black tar like residue"
Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. "BLACK MOLDLIKE RESIDUE"
Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Ketchup containers,
Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. Kitchen
Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
Critical - Observed interior of convection oven soiled. Build upp of food debri
Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen
Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Kitchen
Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Front counter
Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Front counter
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wet mop not hung to dry.
Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. Walk In Cooler
Critical - Observed walk In Cooler on the outside of the building unlocked.
Observed employee with no hair restraint.
Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front Counter
Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Walk In Cooler
Obseved ice machine filters dirty.
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.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. "BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE"
Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Front Counter Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. "BLACK MOLDLIKE RESIDUE"
Critical - Violation: 05-10-1Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Violation: 10-04-1In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
Violation: 14-51-1Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. WIC
Violation: 15-30-1Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTED
Critical - Violation: 17-07-1No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
Critical - Violation: 22-20-1Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. "BLACK MOLDLIKE RESIDUE"
Violation: 29-11-1Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. 3 compartment sink
Violation: 37-18-1Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. RUSTED WIC
Critical - Violation: 47-16-2Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
Violation: 51-13-1No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
Violation: 51-29-1Observed no child labor law poster.
Critical - Violation: 53B-02-1Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.
Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
Critical - Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations.
No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. "BLACK MOLDLIKE RESIDUE"
Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. RUSTED WIC
Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.
Critical - Observed food stored on floor. WIC
Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. 3 compartment sink
Observed no child labor law poster.
Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. WIC
Observed personal care item stored with food. Cellular phone on prep table
Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live, 5+ dead under prep table
Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 dead found in electrical panel
Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 egg casings found in electrical panel
Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 + old found in elec trical panel
Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Greater than 100 under deep frier and grill
Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Greater than 50 fresh in corner next to prep table.
Critical - Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTED
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.