MYAPAPAYA ON THE RIVER
2528 North Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33305
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/28/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.observed employee cellular phone on cutting board at grill station. Operator relocated to proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed stickers still attached to avocados in multiple line stations. Operator removed and washed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed buildup of debris on can open blade area. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee personal items in food preparation area. Observed employee phone on shelf above prep station. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 drawer cooler under grill not holding temperature. Observed 51F. Operator states overnight temperature 41F. Food stored less than 2 hours. Operator removed to 38F cooler and added ice bags for rapid cooling. Recheck 45 minutes later at 42F. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed fresh juices in grab n go cooler lacking address information. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in several front line cold holding units.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket broken. Observed at grab n go cooler.
- 11-03-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Observed no Employee Health Agreements. Provided to operator via email.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed slicer attachments with food debris. Operator removed to dish room for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/30/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed stickers still attached to cut avocados at front counter.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/2/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/18/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees working on food production with no hair restraints.
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed sweet potatoes 81° F, cooling on speed rack at room temperature. Operator states for 1 hour. Operator removed to walk-in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cookline Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in blueberries and raspberries- front counter drawers. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Front counter employee took soiled items to back triple sink then returned to front counter, put on gloves and began handling ready to eat food without washing hands. Employee properly washed hands. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee touched raw chicken then changed gloves and handled ready to eat lettuce without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream - from counter - per operator opened 3 days ago. Operator properly date marked. Corrected On-Site
- 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 new employees filled out Food Employee Reporting Agreement form during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2023 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).