Tamarac, Broward County

CREOLE GARDEN

8451 8455 W MCNAB RD, Tamarac, FL 33321

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Feb 9, 2024
City
Tamarac
County
Broward
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
11

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.

Feb 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-31-4

Detail 22632380

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment, shelves in glass reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Observed same Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22632379

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair, Walk in cooler, ice build up on fan. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Observed same. Operator awaiting technician. Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 22632378

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, several containers on drying rack. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Observed same Time Extended

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 10

03D-01-5

Detail 22629497

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Picklies 52 F, operator stated picklies made at 11:30 am and places in the reach in cooler at 3:24 pm 52 F. (See Stop sale). Warning

14-15-4

Detail 22629503

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Chemical used for margarine on food line. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22629496

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Picklies 52 F, operator stated picklies made at 11:30 am and places in the reach in cooler at 3:24 pm 52 F. Turkey 50F, chicken 48F, Goat 48F, macaroni 48F, pork 48F Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22629500

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, Turkey 50F, chicken 48F, Goat 48F, macaroni 48F, pork 48F. Operator stated TCS food in Walk in cooler overnight. (See stop sale) Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22629501

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, near kitchen. Warning

22-31-4

Detail 22629505

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment, shelves in glass reach in cooler. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22629499

Basic - Equipment in poor repair, Walk in cooler, ice build up on fan. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 22629502

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, several containers on drying rack. Warning

08B-39-4

Detail 22629498

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation, yellow peppers cut in reach in cooler with labels still attached. Warning

25-32-4

Detail 22629504

Basic - Reuse of single-service items, orange juice bottles reused for drinks, with a handle that is not easily cleaned and sanitized. Warning

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 11

03D-01-5

Detail 22304166

High Priority - Observed: Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. kitchen prep line @1:30pm black beans (125°F - heated Cooling) cooling since 11am to 121°F at 2 pm. Observed cooling at room temperature food didn’t reach 70°F in 2 hours. See stop sale Warning Priority: High Priority

22-49-4

Detail 22304201

High Priority - Observed: Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Warning Priority: High Priority

35A-02-6

Detail 22304202

High Priority - Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in dining area Warning Priority: High Priority

08A-17-6

Detail 22304167

High Priority - Observed: 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. Walk-in freezer: raw turkey over fresh fish. Warning Priority: High Priority

01B-02-5

Detail 22304164

High Priority - Observed: 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 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. kitchen prep line @1:30pm black beans (125°F - heated Cooling) cooling since 11am to 121°F at 2 pm. Observed cooling at room temperature food didn’t reach 70°F in 2 hours. See stop sale Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fliptop in kitchen by single standing freezer Hotdogs; (45°F), per manager hold in unit overnight. See stop sale Warning Priority: High Priority

03A-02-5

Detail 22304165

High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fliptop in kitchen by single standing freezer Hotdogs; (45°F), per manager hold in unit overnight. See stop sale Warning Priority: High Priority

11-07-5

Detail 22304189

Intermediate - Observed: Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided poster and review Warning Priority: Intermediate

16-37-1

Detail 22304200

Intermediate - Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for quat or bleach Warning Priority: Intermediate

53B-01-5

Detail 22304219

Intermediate - Observed: 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 Priority: Intermediate

08B-38-4

Detail 22304188

Basic - Observed: 1)Oil canister stored on floor by dishwashing area. 2) Marinated meat in walk-in cooler Warning Priority: Basic

50-09-4

Detail 22304218

Basic - Observed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning Priority: Basic

Aug 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 22248951

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Observed no solution to sanitize through dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: At the time of callback inspection, chlorine sanitizer at dishwashing machine found at 00 ppm Admin Complaint

03B-15-5

Detail 22248953

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table by stove: 122-124 (Hot Holding) - table set at lowest setting. operator raised temperature of unit. Foods outside temperature less than 4hrs. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: At the time of callback inspection, all TCS food items on steam table temps at 109-117°F per operator, items placed in unit less than 2 hours. Admin Complaint

35A-02-6

Detail 22248955

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly flying in ware washing station. Operator killed and sanitized area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: At the time of callback inspection, 2 live flying insects found. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22248957

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. flip top by walk in cooler: hot dogs 59 Flip top at grill: tostones 50 Food in unit less than 2 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler to chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: At the time of callback inspection, all TCS foods in flip top cooler cold held at 45-49°F. Per operator, all TCS foods placed in unit less than 2 hours. Admin Complaint

53A-01-7

Detail 22248958

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Sendrine Pierre. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: At the time of callback inspection, no proof of food manager certification available. Admin Complaint

53B-13-5

Detail 22248952

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Guerline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: At the time of callback inspection, no proof of employees training certification available. Admin Complaint

16-01-4

Detail 22248954

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31:

16-46-4

Detail 22248956

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: At the time of callback inspection, Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Admin Complaint

Jun 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 18

22-41-4

Detail 22087067

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Observed no solution to sanitize through dish machine. Warning

12A-16-4

Detail 22087069

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered the kitchen put gloves on without washing hands first. Reviewed proper hand washing with operator. Warning

03B-15-5

Detail 22087062

High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table by stove: 122-124° (Hot Holding) - table set at lowest setting. operator raised temperature of unit. Foods outside temperature less than 4hrs. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 22087058

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly flying in ware washing station. Operator killed and sanitized area. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22087070

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and raw calamari stored over fries. Operator inverted products. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22087066

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. flip top by walk in cooler: hot dogs 59° Flip top at grill: tostones 50° Food in unit less than 2 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler to chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22087068

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Sendrine Pierre. Warning

05-08-4

Detail 22087055

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

53B-13-5

Detail 22087059

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. Guerline. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22087065

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. For 4 cutting boards in kitchen. Warning

16-01-4

Detail 22087057

Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Repeat Violation Warning

10-07-4

Detail 22087060

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water at 97°in container with utensils in it at grill station. Operator removed water and replaced with water at 139°. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-46-4

Detail 22087071

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

08B-12-5

Detail 22087072

Basic - Stored food not covered. Fries stored inside reach in freezer not covered. Warning

36-02-5

Detail 22087056

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Warning

14-33-4

Detail 22087061

Basic - Ware washing drying shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22087063

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One cloth on prep table at front counter. Operator placed in solution. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22087064

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle of oil not labeled at grill. Operator labeled. Warning

Dec 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 11

02C-02-5

Detail 21646661

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. Observed pickleys, chicken soup, black beans and rice, legumes, beet potato salad all cooked per operator from 14th - 15th not date marked. Observed pork, chicken, pasta, chicken wings, pork, in walk in cooler not date marked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-19: Still observed Time Extended

23-24-4

Detail 21646659

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of mold like substance debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and gaskets. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-19: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 21646655

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-19: Time Extended

24-27-4

Detail 21646656

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean glasses handing directly over hand washing sink at bar area exposed to splash. Observed to go uncovered plastic silverware stored next to hand washing sink at bar area . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-19: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 21646658

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-19: Time Extended

36-12-4

Detail 21646660

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-19: Time Extended

35B-02-4

Detail 21646652

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over prep area in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-19: Time Extended

36-22-4

Detail 21646657

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Floor area(s) covered with standing water behind ice bin machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-19: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21646651

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Nonfood-contact surface floor behind ice machine located at bar area.soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-19: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 21646654

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Working containers of sugar, flour, rice peas, black beans , white kidney beans, removed from original container not identified by common name. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-19: Still observed Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 21646653

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-19: Still observed Time Extended

Dec 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 9Basic: 18Total: 31

35A-02-6

Detail 21644186

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 20 flies or more by dry storage area, on beans, onions, containers with kidney beans . Observed approximately 10 or more live flies flying around bar area landing on clean glasses and alcohol bottles. Admin Complaint

22-35-5

Detail 21644210

High Priority - Observed Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue and heavy grease buildup. Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 21644198

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed shell eggs stored over vegetables in reach in cooler at cook line. Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 21644214

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 0r more rodent droppings in dining room dining room table and music equipment. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings by 3 compartment sink in kitchen area next to storage dish rack area. Observed approximately 20 or more rodent droppings throughout kitchen , prep and cook line area. Admin Complaint

11-07-5

Detail 21644191

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21644194

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. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21644197

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with mold like substance throughout kitchen and prep area. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21644208

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink located at bar area. Warning

22-31-4

Detail 21644213

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed standing reach in cooler shelves with surface rust and mold like substance build up. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21644184

Intermediate - Observed Hand-wash sink located at 3 compartment sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21644200

Intermediate - Observed Hand-wash sink located beside 3 compartment sink not accessible for employee use at all times with lid inside sink. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21644193

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

02C-02-5

Detail 21644211

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pickleys, chicken soup, black beans and rice, legumes, beet potato salad all cooked per operator from 14th - 15th not date marked. Observed pork, chicken, pasta, chicken wings, pork, in walk in cooler not date marked. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21644189

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle scoop used to dispense sugar at prep table. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 21644207

Basic - Buildup of mold like substance debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and gaskets. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21644204

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

24-27-4

Detail 21644195

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean glasses handing directly over hand washing sink at bar area exposed to splash. Observed to go uncovered plastic silverware stored next to hand washing sink at bar area . Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21644192

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21644203

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cellular phone charging over condiments in kitchen area. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21644206

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning

36-12-4

Detail 21644187

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 21644212

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 of scoop directly touching flour and sugar in containers. Warning

35B-02-4

Detail 21644199

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over prep area in kitchen area. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 21644196

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 21644188

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning

36-22-4

Detail 21644205

Basic - Observed Floor area(s) covered with standing water behind ice bin machine Warning

10-08-5

Detail 21644201

Basic - Observed Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar area. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21644209

Basic - Observed Nonfood-contact surface floor behind ice machine located at bar area.soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 21644190

Basic - Observed Single-service articles throughout all stations not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21644202

Basic - Observed Working containers of sugar, flour, rice peas, black beans , white kidney beans, removed from original container not identified by common name. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 21644185

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

Jan 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

50-17-2

Detail 20778957

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

08A-05-6

Detail 20778952

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Flip top cooler- operator stored raw shell eggs below the sauces. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20778949

Intermediate - Glass cleaner - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

31B-05-4

Detail 20778954

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.

23-24-4

Detail 20778950

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

40-06-5

Detail 20778955

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Operator removed the jacket and purse. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 20778951

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

22-16-4

Detail 20778956

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

21-44-1

Detail 20778953

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Corrected On-Site

Jan 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 20626470

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. Advised operator- operator set up the 3 compartment sink quaternary sanitizer at 200ppm until the dish machine is repaired. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 20626465

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Kitchen Asber flip top cooler- raw shell eggs stored over whipping cream and cream cheese. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 20626469

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20626468

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

41-17-4

Detail 20626466

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the front counter- spray bottles of glass cleaner and bleach. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20626464

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Dry storage area- stored inside of the all purpose flour container. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20626467

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At the front counter- employee purse on shelf stored with to go bags. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 20626461

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cookline- utensils standing in 89°F water. Warning

24-18-4

Detail 20626462

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 20626463

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw meat thawing at room temperature in the kitchen prep sink. Warning