PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – Below is a list of places inspected last week by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
All the places mentioned were allowed to re-open following an ordered clean up and then a re-inspection.
**CHEZ NOUS RESTAURANT PLUS
3056 SOUTH STATE ROAD 7
MIRAMAR
ORDERED SHUT 10/1
6 VIOLATIONS FOUND
ALSO ORDERED SHUT 1/16/24(ROACH ACTIVITY)
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) 3 live roaches under small chest freezer in kitchen. 2) 2 live roaches behind small chest freezer in kitchen. 3) 2 live roaches in unplugged walk in cooler.”
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. True Reach in Vegetable Cooler- Cooked Meatballs (50F - Cold Holding); Pikliz (55F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lower shelf of True Reach in Cooler soiled with food debris.”
**TEN TEN SEAFOOD & GRILL
10101 SUNSET STRIP
SUNRISE
ORDERED SHUT 10/1
ALSO ORDERED SHUT 10/23/23(RODENT ISSUE)
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on floor across from cook line next to deep freezer.”
“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris across from cook line.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed low boy cooler gasket soiled with an accumulation of black mold like debris across from steam line in kitchen.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler across from steam line in kitchen, fried chicken (42-48F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were placed in cooler at the start of operations prior to inspection. Item has been out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Item placed in low boy to rapid cool.”
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked duck stored under raw duck in walk-in cooler next to back exit door.”
“Dish machine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dish machine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dish machine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine less than 10 ppm.”
“Hand wash sink plumbing uninstalled from sink next to flip top cooler across from cook line. Must be reinstalled in the same location where uninstalled.”
“Required employee training expired for all employees.”
**AJI LATIN GRILL
11735 SW 147TH AVENUE
KENDALL/HAMMOCKS AREA
ORDERED SHUT 10/1
34 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches crawling on preparation table next to sauces and seasoning ingredients. Preparation table is located between the three compartment sink and the stove.”
“Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 4 flan desserts. 4 rice de leches.”
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Salsa (49F - Cold Holding); Cooked Eggs (48F - Cold Holding); Scrambled Eggs (45F - Cold Holding).”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed microwave and clean containers soiled with old food debris and grease.”
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.”
“Dish machine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dish machine is functioning properly.”
“Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed glass plates soiled with grease above steam table in the kitchen.”
“No soap provided at hand wash sink.”
**NEW HONG KONG CHINESE FOOD
1303 SE 17TH STREET
FORT LAUDERDALE
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 10/1
10 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches throughout establishment.”
“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed behind chest freezer near walk in freezer in kitchen - approximately 50 small flying insects larvae.”
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in container of white powdery substance.”
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at walk in freezer.”
“Food stored on floor. Observed next to smoking box- Box of cooking oil stored directly on the floor. Employee stored correctly. Repeat Violation.”
“Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in walk in freezer - Raw pork stored over cooked ribs.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler - chicken bite (48F - Cold Holding); diced ribs (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator placed items in walk in cooler.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pot of rice stored next to main wok station - yellow rice (81F - Hot Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for less than an hour. Operator placed in walk in cooler.”
“No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.”
**CONCH HEAVEN 2 GO
7111 WEST BROWARD BLVD.
PLANTATION
ORDERED SHUT 10/2
10 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 5 live flying insects landing on walls and clean food containers at dishwashing area. -Observed approximately 30 live flying insects landing on various food items in stock room. -Observed 4 live flying insects in kitchen landing on clean food preparation table, microwave and food items.”
“Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 4 ants crawling on top of the cover of the food on steam table.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed Various TCS foods items thawing at room temperature in dishwashing area.”
“Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oils stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and placed on shelves. -Observed container with raw chicken stored on walk in cooler floor.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with old food debris. Observed sink nozzle soiled with mold like substance near dish machine. Observed hood filter soiled with grease.”
**EL GRAN BAMBOO RESTAURANT BAR & LOUNGE
10325 HAMMOCKS BLVD.
KENDALL/HAMMOCKS AREA
ORDERED SHUT 10/3
21 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 live roach in beans on steam table.”
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in beans on steam table. Stop sale was issued. Observed 1 live roach crawling up wall in back of kitchen near exit door. Also observed 4 live roach crawling on the wall of the three compartment sink.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on steam table. Also observed 1 dead roach on sweet plantains cover.”
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.”
“Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed glass plates not inverted on shelf near dish machine.”
**SBARRO
SAWGRASS MILLS MALL
12801 WEST SUNRISE BLVD.
SUNRISE
ORDERED SHUT 10/4
7 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings under shelving unit across from prep table in food preparation room.”
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler; lasagna (50F - Cold Holding); meat balls (47F - Cold Holding); pasta and cheese sauce (47F - Cold Holding); spaghetti (47F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (47F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed pizza heals on time with no time mark. Per operator, items were placed on line at 11:00 am.”
**JAPAN CAFÉ
SAWGRASS MILLS MALL
12801 WEST SUNRISE BLVD.
SUNRISE
ORDERED SHUT 10/4
8 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 30 rodent dropping in bin at dry storage area at food storage area.”
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed boiled eggs (53F) at reach in cooler in kitchen, as per operator left in cooler overnight not prepped or portioned today.”
“Required employee training expired for some employees.”
“Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork at walk in cooler. Operator properly stored items. Repeat Violation.”
**CURRITO BURRITO
SAWGRASS MILLS
12801 WEST SUNRISE BLVD.
SUNRISE
ORDERED SHUT 10/4
5 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 12 rodent dropping in cabinets up front on shelf with tortillas and with cases of water.”
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler near grill raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding), as per operator not prepped or portioned today.”
“No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.”
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