Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
939 N FEDERAL HWY, Hollywood, FL 33020
Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.
Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Complaint Full
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Main kitchen prep table at stove- observed wiping underneath cutting board. Operator removed cutting board. Corrected On-Site
Complaint Full
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen at 200ppm chlorine. Employee remade sanitizer to proper 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle at bar of unknown substance. Employee marked bottle. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on work station table next to fliptop unit. Employee moved to shelf below table top. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in the Atosa Reach-in freezer, raw beef stored above salsa. Items moved for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
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. Observed in the Right side flip top cooler; cooked potato (50F - Cold Holding); evaporated milk (58F - Cold Holding). Per the operator. All items placed in cooler yesterday.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the Right side flip top cooler; cooked potato (50F - Cold Holding); evaporated milk (58F - Cold Holding). Per the operator. All items placed in cooler yesterday. See stop sale.
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed desserts in the bar reach-in cooler not date marked. Per the manager, the items were received Friday and frozen until Sunday, when placed in cooler. Today is Monday. Manager added date-mark. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed substance on the upper portions of the ice bin.
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed in the Right side flip top cooler; cooked potato (50F - Cold Holding); evaporated milk (58F - Cold Holding). Observed the gasket on the right side door torn preventing door from sealing properly.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a large bucket of chicha morada on the floor in the walk-in cooler. The manager raised the bucket off of the floor for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Multiple Ceiling tiles show damage or in disrepair in the Front dining area.
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed the bucket stored an a prep table next to a cutting board . The employee moved the bucket to a lower shelf for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at the wait station, spoons stored with the FCS up. Employee inverted spoons for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of unknown ingredient not labeled. Per the manager the item was sugar. Item labeled. Corrected On-Site
Complaint Full
Emergency Order Callback Complied
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-16: Same Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair in the men's restroom. There is evidence of a leak as the drywall is stained. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-16: Same. Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent pad. Observed the grease receptacle halfway on asphalt and dirt. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-16: Same Time Extended
Complaint Full
Emergency order recommended
High Priority - Employee touched soiled cloth on waist and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee advised to wash and dry hands properly and remove cloth from his waist. Corrected On-Site Warning
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed pots being put away with no sanitizing step. The pots were set aside to be rewashed. Warning
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1. Observed approximately 10 small flies flying around and landing on clean utensils and storage containers on shelves and the dish machine table. 2. Observed 10 small flies landing on shelving above the dish machine and three-compartment sink. 3. Observed over 20 small flies landing on clean serving cups stored on a shelf in the kitchen. Operator began killing flies during the inspection. Warning
High Priority - Presence of insects. Observed live moths inside a closed storage container of rice. See stop sale. Warning
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1. Observed raw chicken stored behind raw beef in the left flip top cooler on the cook line. The employee rearranged for proper storage. Reviewed proper storage with the employee. 2. Observed in the walk-in cooler, raw chicken stored above cooked pasta. The manager rearranged for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Warning
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repacked chicken stored above repackaged beef and cooked beans in the reach in freezer. The employee rearranged for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Presence of insects. Observed live moths inside a closed storage container of rice. Warning
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the Right flip top cooler; tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding). Per the employee the tomatoes were placed in the cooler yesterday. The employee voluntarily discarded the tomatoes. Butter (50F - Cold Holding) - per the employee the item was stocked in the cooler 2 hours prior. Butter placed in alternate refrigeration to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the chlorine sanitizer at over 200ppm. The solution was remade at 100ppm. Warning
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. The establishment serves raw fish ceviche that is not identified as covered by the consumer advisory. An employee began correcting the menus during the inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available. Warning
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked yucca in the walk-in cooler not date marked. Per the manager the item was prepared yesterday. The manager added the date mark. Repeat Violation Warning
Basic - Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair in the men's restroom. There is evidence of a leak as the drywall is stained. Warning
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Reviewed proper procedures and setup the sink correctly. Warning
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in the middle storage room on the White refrigerator, the bottom gasket is completely separated from the door. Warning
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At the rear kitchen door, there is a gap on the entire perimeter. Warning
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in the walk-in cooler, chicken in a bucket and onions stored on the floor. The employee moved items to shelves. Warning
Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent pad. Observed the grease receptacle halfway on asphalt and dirt. Repeat Violation Warning
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed the lid during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed the kitchen screen door open and the mesh too large. The door does not seal well. Warning
Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Observed on the kitchen screen door. Warning
Basic - Two light fixtures not functioning in the dry storage area. Not enough lighting in the room. Warning
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in the walk-in cooler, raw chicken stored above unwashed vegetables. Manager rearranged items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed in the Oven; rice (129°F - Reheating) at 11:15 for 45 minutes. Retested at 130°F after 40 minutes. Manager increased temperature of oven to increase reheating speed. Corrective Action Taken
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pitcher in the hand wash sink at the bar. Manager removed the pitcher. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 1. Observed cooked potato in the walk-in cooler with no dare mark. Per the manager the item was cooked yesterday. Manager added date mark 2. Observed in the Kenmore refrigerator, tamales with no date mark. Per the manager the items were made yesterday. Manager added date marks. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed the dumpster and grease receptacle both partially on asphalt and partially on grass.
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed excess grease on the hood and hood filters.
Basic - Water leaking from pipe at the bar ice bin. Observed a bucket placed under the pipe to catch the water.
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 solution at 0ppm chlorine. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: Observed same. Do not use machine and setup three compartment sink for manual sanitization. Time Extended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: Observed same. Time Extended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at the Hand wash sink next to the cookline. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: Observed same. Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed plywood chipboard as floor,behind the bar. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: Observed same. Time Extended
Routine - Food
Emergency order recommended
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 solution at 0ppm chlorine.
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the reach-in cooler. Employee rearranged for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish in the reach-in freezer. Employee rearranged items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 10 rodent droppings in the storage area behind the chest freezer. Observed 4 rodent droppings behind the ice machine near the rear kitchen door. Observed 1 rodent dropping under a shelf storing bottled water in the store room and 1 rodent dropping under a shelf holding single use items in the same store room.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a stainless steel scrubber in the hand wash sink in the kitchen. Operator removed scrubber. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Martha is lacking food handler training.
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 walk-in cooler. Cooked pasta, cooked chicken, and prepared rice not date marked. Per the operator the items were prepared yesterday. Employee added date-marks to items. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at the Hand wash sink next to the cookline. Repeat Violation
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed plywood chipboard as floor,behind the bar. Repeat Violation
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed a cooking utensil stored on a soiled gas line. Manager removed item to the dish area the clean and sanitize. Corrective Action Taken
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the fire extinguisher pipes in the exhaust hood heavily soiled with grease.
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken and beef thawing at room temperature on a prep table. Operator returned all items to refrigeration to properly thaw. Corrected On-Site