RENAISSANCE FORT LAUDERDALE-PLANTATION HOTEL

High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed drain line in the triple sink with less than a 1 inch air gap. Operator cut line to make at least a 1 inch air gap. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed teapot in the handwashing sink at the end of the buffet line. Operator removed item from handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by the triple sink.

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

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. Observed 2 employees food handlers trainings expired.

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature <160F). Operator will use the triple sink until the dishwasher is fixed.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several plastic containers with wet nesting. Operator stored to allow air drying. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

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 scoop handle in the container of flour. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed wipe cloth. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed old labeled and rewashed the dishes. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 2 dented cans with vanilla pudding on storage rack. Warning

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. -Observed sneeze guard needed at buffet line. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cheese cake in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored properly. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed hand wash sink block with rolling cart at cookline. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Warning

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. -Observed no measuring device available at the time of inspection. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replenished. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed whole unwrapped apples at buffet station. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on AC vents and ceiling tiles in kitchen areas. Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee coffee stored on food preparation table. Operator removed and stored properly. Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employees purses stored on shelves above food preparation table. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed takeout containers stored on floor in dry storage area. Warning

No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. -Observed boiler certification expired on 09/15/2024.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: - approximately 6 flying insects flying around and landing on bar walls - 1 flying insect landing on beer dispenser - approximately 3 three flying insects flying around cords under bar counter. - approximately 2 flying insects landing on wall leading to back of bar. Admin Complaint

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored next to clean metal pans on shelf in dish washing area. PIC discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

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 scoop handle not stored above white sugar. PIC stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gasket with an accumulation of black mold like debris.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed: -Stored pastry stored uncovered in walk-in cooler -Stored flour uncovered in flour bin.

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 0ppm. Corrected to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site