CIRCLE HOUSE COFFEE
727 Northeast 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 9/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer upstairs. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer upstairs - chunks of ice on floor - circulation fan sounds like it is hitting ice. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-26: Observed same. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/26/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/25/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer upstairs. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer upstairs - chunks of ice on floor - circulation fan sounds like it is hitting ice. Warning
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered establishment from outside and began scooping ice without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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. Fridge 6 - cream (50-51F); milk (48-49FF); whipped cream (50F). Per operator, all cream items were held in unit overnight - not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Prep area - upstairs - right low boy - cheese (47-48F); sliced ham (45-46F); turkey (45-46F). Per operator items in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fridge 6 - cream (50-51F); milk (48-49FF); whipped cream (50F); egg and cheese turkey wrap (47F); chorizo wrap (53F). Per operator, all cream items were held in unit overnight - not prepped or portioned today. The wraps were placed in unit 1.5 hours ago. Advised operator to move wraps to freezer to quick chill. See stop sale. Prep area - upstairs - right low boy - cheese (47-48F); sliced ham (45-46F); turkey (45-46F). Per operator items in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-22-5:Intermediate - Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. 2 non-service dogs in lobby. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/25/2024 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-30: Operator ordered infrared thermometer. Advised operator to obtain probe thermometer. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/30/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/29/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Fridge 6 - operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-05-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Upstairs right side chest freezer - beef empanada pastries (78F); frozen spinach (80F). Observed Unit off. Per operator items held in unit overnight. See stop sale. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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. Fridge 6 - milk (53F); cream (55F). Per operator, milk and cream were held in unit overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Upstairs right side chest freezer - beef empanada pastries (78F); frozen spinach (80F). Observed Unit off. Per operator items held in unit overnight. See stop sale. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fridge 6 - milk (53F); cream (55F); pre cooked egg and cheese wrap (52F). Per operator, milk and cream were held in unit overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. Pre cooked egg and cheese wraps were placed in unit 1.5 hours ago. Egg and cheese wraps moved to freezer to quick chill. See stop sale. Warning
- 11-27-4: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. Provided handout to operator. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Warning
- 35A-22-5:Intermediate - Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. Observed 2 non-service dogs at front counter. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/29/2024 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).