FRANCISCA CHARCOAL CHICKEN AND MEATS
2258 South University Drive
Florida, 33324
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/14/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At handwashing sink on cook line
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 96F on cook line
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Underneath 4 burner stove on the floor
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cases of whole chicken (45-49F - Cold Holding) stack up out at room temperature. Per operator delivered 30 minutes before inspection. Operator placed ice bags on chicken. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed prep table in front of hand washing sink at dishwasher area.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cook fill up six pan of water at the hand washing sink on cook line. Observed sanitizer bucket store in hand washing sink in dishwasher area.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/22/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board next to steam table.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaning equipment storage rack- food containers stacked wet, 'em begins to remove from piles.
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Wiping cloth on prep tables in food preparation, employee removed and placed on sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cook line-lower cooler, raw snapper over portioned cooked pork belly, employee placed snapper on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees. butter mix with rosemary (112F - Hot Holding); cheese buns (80F - Hot Holding). Per manager food hot held less than 2 hours, employee moved to cold holding unit. Manager stated food rotate in less than 4 hours, advised operator to use TPHC, form provided and explained to operator. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dishwasher area, Bottle containing soap, employee labeled. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/22/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/14/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to dispense cooked rice. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container with food items stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steaks cold held at 59F in refrigerator drawers. Pre operator, item transfer to unit 2 hours prior to inspection. Operator advised me that unit had turned off by mistake. Operator placed ice packs on steaks for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice hot held at 112F in kitchen. Per operator, rice transfer to cookline 1 hour prior to inspection. Advice operator to reheat rice to 165F. Repeat Violation
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.
- 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager unable to answer questions as it relates to sanitizer and its usages. Unable to determine sanitizer used in establishment.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink block with garbage container. Operator relocate garbage can. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/14/2024 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/5/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/7/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in rice cooker a bowl or other container with no handle . Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish branzino bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-13-5: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. Explained to operator correct way to wash rinse and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of meat stored on the floor at prep station. Operator elevated Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at flip top cooler cutting board. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket Warning
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor underneath four burner stove. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Maduros (115-127F - Hot Holding) ; tequeno (99-105F - Hot Holding) under heat lamp at prep station per operator held for thirty minutes. Operator reheated items and placed items closer to the heat lamp. Also explained to the operator had option to put items on time. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning
- 53B-01-5: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:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic soap substance not labeled. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/7/2023 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).