Fort Lauderdale, Broward County

MAZZA KITCHEN

1530 N FEDERAL HWY BAY F12, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

FoodSeating
Latest violations
13
4 Intermediate
Apr 16, 2024
City
Fort Lauderdale
County
Broward
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
4

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 13

53A-03-7

Detail 22808212

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed Food Manager Certificate expired 3-18-2024.

32-11-5

Detail 22808208

Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22808210

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 22808211

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared hummus and tzatziki in walk-in cooler not date marked. As per operator items were prepared onsite and stored in walk-in cooler approximately 27 hrs prior to inspection. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

16-55-4

Detail 22808220

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine not in use. As per operator unit is out of order and in need of repair. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 22808214

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

24-08-4

Detail 22808209

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers stacked wet at equipment storage area. Operator separated container. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22808218

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses throughout. Operator placed in clean sanitized containers. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22808215

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water at 70F. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 22808216

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in cooler. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 22808213

Basic - Single-service bowls not stored inverted or protected from contamination at front counter. Operator turned bowls over. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22808219

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of lemon juice, minced garlic in walk-in cooler uncovered. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22808217

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout. Operator placed wipe cloths in sanitizing solution. Corrected On-Site

Dec 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 12

08A-02-6

Detail 22518504

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish stored over ready to eat French fries in reach in freezer. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 22518501

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in front counter cookline reach in. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 22518497

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - cooked vegetables (73-75F - Hot Holding); falafel (72F - Hot Holding); beef (125-127F - Hot Holding). Per operator items hot holding approximately 2 hours. Operator placed items on Time as a Public Control. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22518508

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided handout to operator. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22518505

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Meat thawing in prep area hand sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22518507

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.

11-26-1

Detail 22518499

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employee filled out during inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-03-4

Detail 22518502

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

36-34-5

Detail 22518506

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. A/C vents and return.

16-55-4

Detail 22518503

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Per operator unit out of order. New unit on order.

06-01-5

Detail 22518500

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meat thawing in standing water. Operator moved to walk in to continue proper thawing. Corrected On-Site

21-45-1

Detail 22518498

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. No test strips for sanitizer. Operator made chlorine solution 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Apr 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 21946288

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over fully cooked chicken in grill area reach in. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21946285

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - middle open top - yogurt (50-52F); hummus (50F). Per operator items were placed in unit approximately 3 hours ago. Items not pooled or portioned today. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. Operator moved items to walk in to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21946286

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda fountain nozzles. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 21946287

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle of water next to open package of butter in walk in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Nov 14, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

51-13-4

Detail 21566668

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

31B-04-4

Detail 21566669

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter. Signs posted. Corrected On-Site