Southport Sports Bar Degrades its Sanitary Rating
1536 Cordova Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bar area scooping ice for drink ice with a plastic cup without a handle .employee scooping ice directly from plastic cups with fingers touching the drink ice in an ice bin in bar area
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. In kitchen on top of prep table .discarded by manager **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of ice machine .placed in clean container **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Clams/mussels/oysters cold held at a temperature greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Found raw oysters in 65f ambient temperature in walk in cooler outside where wine bottles are stored .per manager received liquor delivery at the same time with oyster delivery . Raw oysters transferred to other walk in cooler to bring down temperature below 41f . Manager will monitor other walk in cooler and will only store liquor in cooler found in 65f **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Found in 0 ppm .manager replaced with fresh chlorine sanitizer and rechecked chlorine level found in 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before changing gloves and/or putting on gloves to work with food. Employee in kitchen was about to put on gloves without washing hands first . Employee washed hands properly upon request **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Sticky fly trap above food prep cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Kept for 90 days but not marked with last date sold
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. In prep area flour,bread crumbs containers not labeled
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of water
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Kitchen
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands beforechanging gloves and/or putting on gloves to work with food.
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. 1 fly seen
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Handicap restroom
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drain hose from Cooler
No Violations Were Observed
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drain pipe from cooler. Kitchen
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Conch Fritters
Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPRs contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.
Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands as evidenced by strainer in sink behind the bar.
Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed line cook handle raw oysters then RTE foods Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Dishwasher.
Observed employee with no hair restraint.Corrected On Site.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Dishes
Observed waste line passing through ice storage bin at bar.
Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. beverage air cooler and true refrigerator
Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. throughout both kitchens
Critical - Observed buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine.
Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. unisex restroom
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. variety of cheeses on cookline at 56-60 degrees. Was put into reach-in cooler immediately and time marked with 4 hour limit and must be discarded after remaining 3 hours. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed employee eating while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
Observed employee with no hair restraint.Corrected On Site.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. outdoor ice-machine.
Observed single-service articles improperly stored. plastic forks/spoons in server station by soups not stored with handles facing one-way / up.
Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. cookline handwash sink.
Observed hole in ceiling. in dishwash area by ice machine/ dishware shelf.
Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. at bar kitchen.
Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dishwash / ice machine area.
Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar container in rear prep area.
Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. at sugar container .
Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving at west side kitchen cookline cooler.
Observed utensils in poor condition. can opener rusted at east side kitchen .
Observed utensils in poor condition. observed rusted tray in walkin cooler/ thawing room.
Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusted interior door at microwave in east side kitchen .
Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusted shelving in dishwashing area.
Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, ice machine door rusted .
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. east side kitchen area.
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. gaskets at cooler in east side kitchen
Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. CONTINENTAL cooler in rear prep area.
Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. east side kitchen area.
Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. unisex restroom .
Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. unisex restroom .
Observed wall in disrepair. water damaged ceiling tiles in unisex restroom .
Observed wall soiled with accumulated debris. by shelving in dishwashing area.
Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. by handwash sink in east side kitchen .
Observed ceiling in disrepair. dishwashing area.
Employee lockers improperly located. sunglasses stored in dishwashing area shelving by utensils
Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop
Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. in kitchen
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 food stored on floor. seafood in wif
Critical - Observed food stored on floor.seafood in outside wic
Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. bread crumbs
Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in wic
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. in ric
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.bread crumbs , flour in kitchen
Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.Corrected On Site-covers were put on.
Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times obstructed by ric flip top- Corrected On Site-flip top moved.
Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage plastic bags used for crab leg storage.
Critical - Observed soil buildup inside door of ice bin.
Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets-continental double door cooler.