20 violations found inside South Florida Applebee’s, 32 at Broward Bowlero

Jeff Weinsier, Investigative Reporter

Below is a list of places ordered shut last week by inspectors with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

According to state records, no establishments were ordered shut in Miami-Dade and the Florida Keys last week.

All the places mentioned that were shut were allowed to re-open following an ordered clean up and re-inspection.

***ESPOSITOS NEW YORK & COAL FIRED PIZZA

2221 SOUTH UNIVERSITY DR.

DAVIE

ORDERED SHUT 1/25/23

6 VIOLATIONS FOUND

"Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. #1: Approximately 15 live roaches crawling behind reach-in cooler next to triple sink in kitchen. Operator sprayed area. #2: 5 roaches crawling on wall near pizza dough mixer in kitchen. Operator killed. #3: 1 roach crawling in from back door which has a gap near kitchen. Operator killed. #4: 1 live roach crawling on floor underneath flip top cooler in kitchen. #5: 2 live roaches crawling underneath double door reach-in cooler next to hand-wash sink in kitchen."

"Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. #1: observed approximately 10 small flying insects on paper towel dispenser in kitchen. #1: observed 3 small flying insects landing on walls and rack holding clean dishes in kitchen #3: approximately 10 small flying insects landing and hovering on pot on top of pizza dough mixer in kitchen. #4: 1 small flying insect flying throughout kitchen."

"Dead roaches on premises. #1: 1 dead roach underneath table holding meat slicer in kitchen. #2: 1 dead roach in front of single door reach-in cooler next to triple sink in kitchen #3: 2 dead roaches underneath double door cooler next to hand-wash sink in kitchen."

"No soap provided at hand wash sink in kitchen."

***BOWLERO TAMARAC

8501 N. UNIVERSITY DR.

TAMARAC

INSPECTION DATE 1/26/23

FOLLOW UP INSPECTION REQUIRED

32 VIOLATIONS FOUND

"Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flies flying around soda station at cook line area. Observed approximately ten live flies flying around drains located at bar area under 3 compartment sink. Observed approximately 5 live flies flying around beer reach in coolers at bar area.’

"Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches under soda machine at front counter at cook line area. Observed 1 dead roach in light shield above front counter."

"Observed Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin."

"Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 4 packets of moldy romaine lettuce."

"Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment unwrapped forks or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands for guests self-serve. Inspector had employees throw away forks and wash hands."

"Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. Observed employee handling open unwrapped forks touching food contact surfaces placing in trays for guests to use."

"Observed Cooked queso Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale."

"Observed Dish-machine chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dish machine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dish machine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Do not use set up 3 compartment sink."

"Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef Burgers stored over cooked boneless wings unpackaged in standing reach in freezer Observed raw chicken breast stored over cooked chicken fajita strips in standing reach in freezer at cook line. Observed raw angus beef patties stored over precooked meatballs in standing reach in freezer."

"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 cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); salsa (47F - Cold Holding); white American (47F - Cold Holding); sour cream (48F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold Holding); white American cheese (47F - Cold Holding) held overnight in reach in cooler Observed in walk in cooler TCS foods greater than 41°F from Monday watermelon (46F - Cold Holding); cantaloupes (45F - Cold Holding)made on 21st ; queso made on 18th (45F - Cold Holding); chili beef made on 23rd (45F - Cold Holding); garlic oil made on 1/20 (45F - Cold Holding); milk (45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (45F - Cold Holding); half and half (46F - Cold Holding)."

"Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed 3 compartment sink with mold like substance and grease buildup. Observed interior of soda machine nozzles and lid of ice bin machine with mold slime like substance build up."

"Observed Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed heavy grease build up on stove top burners."

***APPLEBEE’S NEIGHBORHOOD BAR & GRILL

6005 NORTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE

TAMARAC

INSPECTION DATE 1/25/23

FOLLOW UP INSPECTION REQUIRED

20 VIOLATIONS FOUND

"Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly flying insect around bar location not landing on anything. Observed 1 live fly flying insect around dish area in kitchen area not landing on anything. Observed 1 live flying insect on wall at beer cooler located in dry storage area. Observed 1 live flying insect on wall in dining room area next to restroom hallway. Observed 1 live fly flying insect directly on clean sanitized pan by dish rack located in dry storage area. Observed 5 live flying insect on shelf next to unopened spices and To go containers in dry storage area. Observed 3 live flying insect at boxed soda station flying around landing on soda syrup boxes Observed 3 live flies flying insect off rack with chemicals at mop sink area located next to prep area and dry storage area."

"Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of standing reach in cooler glass chiller with broken glass in the base of cooler and approximately 3 or more dead flies at base of cooler not touching any food contact surfaces or glass. Observed hand washing sink located at bar area, kitchen area and cook area with mold like substance build up on water nozzles and surrounding areas of the sink. Observed interior of nozzle holders located server soda machine with mold like slime substance."

"Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed heavy accumulation of dead flies in fly zapper located over kitchen doorway adjacent to coffee station."

"Observed Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located at prep area next to walk in cooler."

"In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handles directly touching chopped lettuce, croutons, almonds at cook line."

"Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler drawers with heavy moldy slime like standing water at the base of the cooler. Observed old moldy lettuce on barrier shelf of reach in cooler with possible cross contamination of old moldy lettuce dropping into fresh lettuce each time drawer is pulled open and closed."

"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 TCS foods held overnight in reach in flip top cooler at cook line Chicken cooked ; Pico de Gallo (46F - Cold Holding); brown rice (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); creamed spinach (46F - Cold Holding)."

***PEARL OF THE ISLAND & LOUNGE

1832 HARRISON STREET

HOLLYWOOD

INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT

INSPECTION DATE 1/24/23

FOLLOW UP INSPECTION REQUIRED

5 VIOLATIONS FOUND

"Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Front counter bar- observed approximately 20 live flying insects flying around and landing on cut open limes and oranges. Main kitchen at walk-in cooler- observed 3 live flying insects flying around walk-in cooler door. Main kitchen at 3 compartment sink- observed 3 live flying insects flying around dish machine. Main kitchen mop sink- observed 2 live flying insects flying around mop. See Stop Sale."

"Dead roaches on premises. Main kitchen at walk-in cooler light shield- observed 5 dead roaches inside light shield."

"Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Main kitchen at 3 compartment sink- observed pork being thawed at room temperature."

***MCDONALD’S

2260 N. UNIVERSITY DRIVE

SUNRISE

INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT

INSPECTION DATE 1/24/23

FOLLOW UP INSPECTION REQUIRED

2 VIOLATIONS FOUND

"Dead roaches on premises. #1: 1 dead roach underneath dry storage rack. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. #2: 1 dead roach in employee break room underneath box. Operator cleaned and sanitized area."

"Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Canadian bacon (52°F - Cold Holding); butter (54°F - Cold Holding); sausage burritos (52°F - Cold Holding); liquid egg (53°F - Cold Holding) In reach-in cooler on cook-line, observed gasket to be broken thus causing cooler door to not close entirely. Ambient temperature of cooler is 54°F. Operator states all items were placed in cooler less than 3 hours ago. Operator moved items to walk-in cooler for proper cold-holding. Operator fixed gasket at time of inspection and temperature was going down at time of inspection."

***BJ’S RESTAURANT AND BREWHOUSE

12100 PINES BLVD.

PEMBROKE PINES

INSPECTION DATE 1/24/23

FOLLOW UP INSPECTION REQUIRED

12 VIOLATIONS FOUND

"Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects around middle soda gun in bar area, no contact with food, employee killed insect, sanitized area, clean and sanitized soda gun, after an hour, area checked , not flying insects activity."

"Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cook line salad station; cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (50F - Cold Holding); mix shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); (49F) -Pizza station; mix shredded cheese (50F ); sausages (50F - Cold Holding); diced chicken (60F - Cold Holding) -Boil station ; butter (70F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (65F - Cold Holding); corn (50F - Cold Holding) Per manager food held less than 4 hours, iced added for a quick chill."

"Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun- bar area, buildup of food debris."

"In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Serving spoons stored on dirty container in pizza station, operator removed."

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