North Lauderdale, Broward County

4TF RESTO & LOUNGE

1401 S STATE RD 7 STE A3, North Lauderdale, FL 33068

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
3 Intermediate
Aug 30, 2023
City
North Lauderdale
County
Broward
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
6

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 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

31B-02-4

Detail 22243643

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-30: Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Repeat violation. Time extended until next unannounced routine inspection.

31B-03-4

Detail 22243640

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-30: Observed no soap at kitchen hand wash sink. Repeat Violation. Time extended until next unannounced routine inspection. Operator provided. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 22243646

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple containers with no date marks all more than 24 hours. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-30: Observed no date marking as previously explained to the owner 60 days prior. Time extended until next unannounced routine inspection.

23-24-4

Detail 22243645

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of food debris on walk-in cooler door and handle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-30: Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of food debris on walk-in cooler door and handle. Repeat violation. Time extended until next unannounced routine inspection.

36-01-4

Detail 22243642

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-30: Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Repeat Violation. Time extended until next unannounced routine inspection.

05-09-4

Detail 22243644

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-30: Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Repeat Violation time extended until next unannounced routine inspection.

23-03-4

Detail 22243641

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on walls, floors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-30: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on walls, floors. Repeat violation. Time extended until next unannounced routine inspection.

Jun 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 13

41-05-4

Detail 22096345

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed wasp spray and roach dust on kitchen shelves. Warning

04-02-4

Detail 22096350

Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22096338

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

05-08-4

Detail 22096347

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

31B-03-4

Detail 22096348

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22096341

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple containers with no date marks all more than 24 hours. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 22096343

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of food debris on walk-in cooler door and handle. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 22096339

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

36-01-4

Detail 22096342

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22096349

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plantains, limes, carrots, stored directly on the floor. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 22096346

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22096344

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on walls, floors. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 22096340

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed take out cups and lids stored directly on the floor. Warning

Apr 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 21940804

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - countertop - cooked chicken (70F); cooked goat (66F). Per operator items were removed from the walk in and placed on countertop approximately an hour ago. Reviewed proper cold holding. Operator placed in walk in to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: Observed at callback inspection same. Containers on table by fryer cooked goat (54-58F). Admin Complaint

05-08-4

Detail 21940805

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: Observed at callback inspection same. Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 21940806

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: Observed at callback inspection same. Admin Complaint

05-09-4

Detail 21940802

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Frigidaire unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: Observed at callback inspection same. No ambient thermometer in Frigidaire. Time Extended

21-09-4

Detail 21940803

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Reviewed proper set up of sanitizing solution. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: Observed at callback inspection same. Wet wiping cloth by cookline not in sanitizer solution. Reviewed with manager proper setup for sanitizer bucket and holding wiping cloths. Time Extended

Jan 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 8Basic: 6Total: 18

50-17-3

Detail 21717338

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 21717337

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee obtained items from storage room, wiped counters down and proceeded to handle food without washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed proper hand washing and gloves procedures. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21717346

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - countertop - cooked chicken (70F); cooked goat (66F). Per operator items were removed from the walk in and placed on countertop approximately an hour ago. Reviewed proper cold holding. Operator placed in walk in to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21717345

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - fish (123F - Hot Holding). Per operator cooked approximately an hour ago. Advised operator to immediately reheat to 165F and hot hold at 135F or higher. Operator increased heat. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21717335

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar soda gun. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21717333

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. PIC - lostania saint louis Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21717348

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

31B-02-4

Detail 21717336

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Entrance to kitchen. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning

05-08-4

Detail 21717342

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

53B-01-5

Detail 21717341

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

31B-03-4

Detail 21717340

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Entrance to kitchen. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21717343

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 21717347

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All equipment handles. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21717334

Basic - Food stored on floor. Storage room - case of limes and bag of onions stored on floor. Warning

10-08-5

Detail 21717331

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 21717344

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Frigidaire unit. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21717339

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Frigidaire unit. Warning

21-09-4

Detail 21717332

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Reviewed proper set up of sanitizing solution. Warning

Mar 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

50-17-2

Detail 20932048

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12/01/2021 Admin Complaint

06-01-5

Detail 20932047

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Main kitchen prep sink- observed container of pork being thawed at room temperature.

Nov 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

08A-14-5

Detail 20645866

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Main kitchen reach in cooler- observed raw conch being stored over ready to eat romaine lettuce.

31A-09-4

Detail 20645864

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen HWS- observed empty glasses being stored inside HWS.

36-06-4

Detail 20645869

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at fryer station in main kitchen.

50-09-4

Detail 20645868

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

40-06-5

Detail 20645865

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Main kitchen at steam table- observed employee cellphone on prep table.

08B-12-5

Detail 20645870

Basic - Stored food not covered. Main kitchen walk in freezer- observed ready to eat chicken inside mixing bowl being stored on top of mixing bowl of ready to eat pork

06-01-5

Detail 20645867

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Main kitchen-Observed frozen snapper fish inside standing water at 3 compartment sink.