Peoples Choice Restaurant Improves its Sanitary Rating
1431 NW 31st Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
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1431 NW 31st Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Lady's room
Basic - Floor tiles missing. **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old unused equipment **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Basic - Floor tiles missing.
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**At callback on 2.16.16 observed cutting board with cut marks
Basic - Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present. In rear of enclosure. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**At callback on 2.16.16 observed unused equipment and supplies present in rear of enclosure
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In oxtails in walk in cooler **Warning**
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. In kitchen **Warning**
Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Pork chops white two door in reach in freezer/ cooler **Warning**
Basic - Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present. In rear of enclosure. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Shrimp at three compartment sink **Warning**
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and salt. **Warning**
High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.chicken 92°, chef reheated to 167° **Warning**
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Warning**
High Priority - Hotel and Restaurant license is expired. **Warning**
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cut tomatoes 67°, salad 69°. Placed in reach in cooler Oxtails 45°**Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Fish and shrimp over crackers and cabbage in reach in cooler. Fish and shrimp placed on bottom shelf. **Warning**
Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Bowl. Removed. **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 - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. Replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **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. Oxtails, curry, brown stew, jerk in walk in cooler **Warning**
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
Basic - Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present. Observed 3-door cold hold unit, hot hold display, grill, warmer, and fryers in dry food storage area. **Warning**
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed Handwash sink next to 3-compartment sink. **Warning**
Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed under food prep table next to pick up door. **Warning**
Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. Observed Under food prep tables. **Warning**
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty container or rack. Observed pot lids stored in soiled container. **Warning**
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed near rear exit door, behind food prep tables. **Warning**
Basic - Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present. Observed 3-door cold hold unit, hot hold display, grill, warmer, and fryers in dry food storage area. **Warning**
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed Handwash sink next to 3-compartment sink. **Warning**
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Observed under 3-compartment sink. **Warning**
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on wall next to pick up door over food prep table. **Warning**
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed on Stove top, cooked cabbage 119°-123. Operator reheated to 165°f **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches behind food prep table next to pick up door in kitchen. **Warning**
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 dry rodent droppings behind GE refrigerator in kitchen. **Warning**
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed rusted through shelf under counter with stacked microwaves. **Warning**
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed rusted through shelf under counter with stacked microwaves. **Warning**
Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Observed in whirlpool and samsung units by entry. **Warning**
Basic - Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present. Observed Air conditioner unit, unused kitchen equipment, car alternator in storage area near men's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated debris. Observed in and around dish area, and near entry areas by food prep table. **Warning**
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Aubyn no proof of training. **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. Observed in walk in cooler, cooked-rice,chicken and oxtail. **Warning**
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed in kitchen in use. **Warning**
No Violations Were Observed
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in WIC Red beans and rice 48°f, cooked beef 48°f. Due to Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. 48 hrs plus. **Warning**
Intermediate - Walk-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. Observed Red beans and rice 48°f, cooked beef 48°f. **Warning**
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in WIC. **Warning**
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in WIC Red beans and rice 48°f, cooked beef 48°f. Due to Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. 48 hrs plus. **Warning**
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed on cookline white rice 99°f, curried goat 98°, operator reheated to comply. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over ready to eat condiments in GE refrigerator. Operator moved to comply. **Corrected On-Site** **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 cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in WIC Red beans and rice 48°f, cooked beef 48°f. Due to Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. 48 hrs plus. **Warning**
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled pans in HWS next to 3 compartment sink, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate - Walk-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. Observed Red beans and rice 48°f, cooked beef 48°f. **Warning**
No Violations Were Observed
Basic - Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present. Observed unused equipment near men''s room. **Warning**
Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Observed containers of food stored in walk in cooler floor. **Warning**
Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
Basic - Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present. Observed unused equipment near men's room. **Warning**
Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Observed raw beef thawing in 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Observed in dry storage area and storage area near men's bathroom. **Warning**
Intermediate - Certified food manager fails to exhibit active managerial control. **Warning**
Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Person in charge not able to answer minimal temperature for cooked chicken. **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. Chicken, Rice,Walk In Cooler,
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Lady''s room
Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Chicken. Walk In cooler
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Pork, Walk In cooler
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Oxtail. Walk In cooler
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Oxtail. Walk In cooler
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Soup,Walk In cooler
Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Walk In cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen
Critical - Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Ladys room
Critical - Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Mens room
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Rice, Walk in cooler
Critical - Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Ladys room
Critical - Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Mens room
Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing tiles
Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach In Cooler
Observed employee with no hair restraint.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wet mop not hung to dry.
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Oxtail, Walk In Cooler
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Goatmeat, Walk In Cooler
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Chicken, Walk In Cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Critical - Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Mens room
Critical - Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Ladys room
Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens room
No Violations Were Observed
No Violations Were Observed
Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Mens room
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.