Tropical Acres Steak House Improves its Sanitary Rating
2500 Griffin Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
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2500 Griffin Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Basic - - From inspection on 2016-11-16: Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Both doors on storage room facing to the exterior have gaps underneath them **Warning** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-01-17: At time of callback still gap underneath the doors . Must be properly fixed by next unannounced routine inspection **Time Extended**
High Priority - - From inspection on 2016-11-16: High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. cooling-prime rib 48°)(stop sale ) in WIC overnight **Warning** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-01-17: No stop sale issued at time of callback inspection
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans and pots near the small dishwasher not inverted + transparent water pitchers, Inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Both doors on storage room facing to the exterior have gaps underneath them **Warning**
Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Kitchen floor towards the small dishwasher **Warning**
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop was touching the heater pipe on wall; removed and washed and placed a tie-Wrap not to allow scoop to touch wall **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.Thermometer on 3 door RIC underneath slicers + single door RIC underneath flip top **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.3 door RIC underneath slicers + single door RIC underneath flip top + steak bar RIC both 2 door coolers **Warning**
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper plates in back storage area, inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Pizza oven in the back room + 4 burner stove underneath oven, cleaned, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. cooling-prime rib 48°)(stop sale ) in WIC overnight **Warning**
Intermediate - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Fliptop at cook line at 50°; no food inside. **Warning**
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Lades bathroom, refilled dispenser, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. (cooling-prime rib 48°)(stop sale ) covered in WIC overnight, discarded, **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Removed, **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Touching wall in holder. And on counter in soda area.
Basic - Shelves not attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Rusty meat walkin cooler and inside and of door. And 3 door cooler, cookline Rusty.
Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bar, kitchen, bathrooms 95°, turned up heat 115° **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar, replaced, **Corrected On-Site**
No Violations Were Observed
Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Bar, alcohol bottles, covered, **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Ice cream cups, covered, #6 walkin freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. M3 Turbo air cooler, salmon over bread, inverted, **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Janet, Janett and Tina. Fax to 954-956-5699. Call me at 954-632-6980.
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Both reach-in coolers at the steak bar.
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Both cutting boards at the steak bar.
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed 2 ice scoops stored ontop of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Raw beef cuts. They were immediately covered . **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster at the main bar. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Establishment makes Caesar dressing from scratch and uses raw shell eggs. There is no consumer advisory for this item.
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed 2" standard paint brushes are used for garlic butter. Brushes were discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple bottles in the dining room. Bottles were immediately labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Observed by beverage air reach in cooler, operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulatedfood debris, and/or dust. Observed along bottom of wall near service bar.
Basic - Water leaking from pipe, under prerinse sink by dish machine.
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed 200 ppm, operator diluted to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Accumulation of debris on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Observed cooked sea bass covered during cooling, operator uncovered. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Discarded bread in a bus pan not properly identified as waste. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Wiping tongs with soiled cloth at the cookline.
High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut leafy greens, butter, fresh garlic and oil and zucchini at 46-57°f in the cookline flip top reach in cooler. Corrective action taken, moved inside the freezer or implemented time control.
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Kale used as garnish, bread at the wait station. Instructed to use utensils, deli paper and tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut kale at 67°f and Gorgonzola at 51°f, Corrective action taken, implemented time control.
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Onion bread at 125°f, Corrective action taken, implemented time control procedure.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw lobster over cut lemons and butter in a reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. After touching raw food then clean plates. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by soiled equipment. Dishwashing area. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop in use stored in holder scoop touching wall. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Observed in 2-door reach in cooler on cookline across from oven, raw fish stored over gravy, bread, and hollandaise. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed 200 ppm chlorine operator diluted to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Observed at main bar. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cookline.
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in unit 1.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Accumulation of black debris on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Observed 2 containers of food stored in WIF floor, operator moved to comply. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in soiled container, operator ran container and utensils through dish machine to comply. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled, observed in WIC-3,4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Observed raw beef stored over cheese, operator reversed to comply. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed at wait station.
Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Observed raw fish over unwashed produce in chefs WIC. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on cookline.
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Observed in banquet kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Observed at service drink station. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of pinkish mold-like substance/slime. Observed in banquet kitchen.
Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Observed in bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 3 door reach in cooler in prep area
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw fish and raw scallops over cooked onions in 2 door reach in cooler HORIZON in prep area Raw steak over blue cheese in 3 door reach in cooler in prep area BEVERAGE AIR
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken over raw scallops **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Cakes in prep area chest freezer
Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. 2 doors M3 in prep area
High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium 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 at 100 ppm too low,don''t use until fixed.set up the 3 compartment sink for manual wash
Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Under microwave in front prep area
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils in prep area
Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal beg under prep area next to coffee beans **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine found at more than 200 ppm too strong
Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth.6 strawberries.voulntry discarded .
Observed walk-in cooler gasket with food residue build up .
Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. 2 door glass cooler/salad/cakes cooler.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. in steam table attched bucket with spoons not inverted.
Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. blue cleaner next to ice cream station.Corrected On Site.
Wet mop not hung to dry.next to hand wash sink by drynstorage area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
Critical - observed dishwasher not meeting the required minimum of 200 ppm quent. corrected on site.
No Violations Were Observed
Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. in walk in cooler # 4
Critical - Observed dented can of mashed potatoes in stockroom Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, icecream cakes in walk in freezer # 6
Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. walk in cooler # 3
Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. in bar
Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. throughout bar
Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. missing tile on kitchen floor between walk in freezer #6 and 2 compartment prep sink.
Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler # 4 floor.
Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in reach in cooler on cook line
Critical - Observed food stored on floor. produce in walk in cooler # 6
Critical - Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area.
Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, next to vulcan stove
Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. in bar
Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. in bar
Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. restrooms
Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler and freezer floor.
Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. between bar and BBQ station
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. in bar
Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. walk in cooler # 1
Critical - Observed food stored on floor.; poultry , beef in walk in cooler # 2 Corrected On Site.
Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. in bar
Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. in bar
Critical - Observed no backflow preventer at a hose bibb in kitchen next to stove
Observed personal care item stored with food. keys on food preparation table in kitchen
Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.
Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
Observed personal care item stored with food. employee clothes in kitchen
Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. flour in bakery
Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. in ric
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in meats prep area, bakery
Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.
Observed ceiling in disrepair.in storage area
Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. bread crumbs in wif # 6
Observed open dumpster lid.
Observed personal care item stored with food. clothes
Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.in kitchen next to microwave
Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. flour in bakery
Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in ric next to stoves
Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in wif#6
Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. in ric in kitchen next to stoves
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.in wic #4
Wet mop not hung to dry.
Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. salt,sugar in bakery
Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site
Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces.
Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in meats preparation area , and kitchen
Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
Critical - Observed food stored on floor. produce in wic # 4
Critical - Observed food stored on floor.mashed potatoes in kitchen
Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Observed grease accumulated on wif # 6 floor.
Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. stored utensils Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed no backflow device at hose bibb, in kitchen next to 2 compartment sink
Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cakes in wif # 5
Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.rice, fish, in wic # 4
Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.chicken , meats , rice, pasta, fish, sauces , soups , plant foods in ric # 4