Hollywood, Broward County

GINGER BAY CAFE

1908 HOLLYWOOD BLVD, Hollywood, FL 33020

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
4 High Priority
Aug 2, 2023
City
Hollywood
County
Broward
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
5

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.

Aug 2, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

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

50-17-3

Detail 22172316

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 22172318

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over fish in walk-in cooler. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22172312

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tofu in walk-in cooler with mold. Operator discarded. Warning

29-34-4

Detail 22172319

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22172311

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

31B-02-4

Detail 22172313

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen and wait station. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22172317

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

10-01-5

Detail 22172321

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with sugar. Operator removed and cleaned and sanitized scoop Corrected On-Site Warning

21-04-4

Detail 22172320

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting boards on make table. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 22172322

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning

14-33-4

Detail 22172314

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at bar Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22172315

Basic - Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site Warning

Jun 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

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

29-34-4

Detail 21145188

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at the mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-17: Same Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 21145190

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-17: Same. Time Extended

53B-14-5

Detail 21145189

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jazmine Jones. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-17: Same. Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 21145187

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-17: Same. Time Extended

Jun 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 9

01B-02-5

Detail 21142771

High Priority - 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. 1. Observed in the walk-in cooler, butter (64F - Cold Holding); white rice (62F - Cold Holding); rice and beans (64F - Cold Holding); red beans (65F - Cold Holding). Per the manager all items in cooler overnight. Observed unit set at 60°F. 2. Observed in the line Low boy cooler; heavy cream (49F - Cold Holding); fettucine (46F - Cold Holding). Per the manager the items were in the cooler overnight. 3. Observed in the line cooler drawers, chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding). Per the manager the item was stored in the cooler since yesterday. Observed ice in the top of the cooler. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21142769

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Observed in the walk-in cooler, butter (64F - Cold Holding); white rice (62F - Cold Holding); rice and beans (64F - Cold Holding); red beans (65F - Cold Holding). Per the manager all items in cooler overnight. Observed unit set at 60°F. 2. Observed in the line Low boy cooler; heavy cream (49F - Cold Holding); fettucine (46F - Cold Holding). Per the manager the items were in the cooler overnight. 3. Observed in the line cooler drawers, chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding). Per the manager the item was stored in the cooler since yesterday. Observed ice in the top of the cooler. See stop sale. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 21142773

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed oven cleaner and degreaser on a food prep table on the cook line. Operator moved items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-34-4

Detail 21142775

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at the mop sink. Warning

03G-42-1

Detail 21142774

Intermediate - Establishment using food additives or adding components such as vinegar as a method of food preservation or to make the food not time/temperature control for safety without an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is making escovitch sauce and not refrigerating it. Operator voluntarily discarded the sauce and will refrigerate going forward. Corrective Action Taken Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21142770

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

53B-14-5

Detail 21142776

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jazmine Jones. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 21142777

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind the bar. The manager secured the tank. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21142772

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

Apr 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

35B-01-4

Detail 21016150

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the rear kitchen door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Same. Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 21016149

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under and behind the deep fryers on the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Same. Time Extended

36-68-5

Detail 21016148

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on piping and exterior stainless steel under the hood. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Same. Time Extended

Apr 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

03D-02-5

Detail 21012393

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in the tall cabinet drawer cooler, brownstew chicken (50-53F - Cooling). Per the manager the item was placed in the cooler last night. The item never cooled. See stop sale. Reviewed proper cooling and provided poster. Warning

22-41-4

Detail 21012392

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. Observed the chlorine ppm at 0. Per the manager, Three compartment sink will be utilized. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 21012386

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Observed 1 live roach in the first tank of of the three compartment sink. The sink is not in use at this time. The manager killed the roach and cleaned and sanitized the area. 2. Observed 1 live roach on the floor under the dish machine. The manager killed the roach and cleaned and sanitized the area. Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 21012394

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in the tall cabinet drawer cooler, brownstew chicken (50-53F - Cooling). Per the manager the item was placed in the cooler last night. The item never cooled. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21012384

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line. Manager provided towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

05-08-4

Detail 21012383

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21012389

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in the front kitchen cooler, cooked pasta not date marked. Per the manager the item was prepared yesterday. Manager added date mark. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-11-4

Detail 21012387

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind the bar. The manager secured the tank. Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 21012388

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the rear kitchen door. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21012385

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under and behind the deep fryers on the cook line. Warning

36-68-5

Detail 21012390

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on piping and exterior stainless steel under the hood. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 21012391

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside the line microwave. The manager cleaned and sanitized the microwave during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning