DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

PEOPLES CHOICE RESTAURANT

1431 NW 31 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/10/2025

  • 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in any cold holding units. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: Time extension until next routine inspection. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/23/2025

  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in any cold holding units. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen snapper being thawed in standing cold water. Operator provided continuous cold running water. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen snapper in a non-food grade shopping bag. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Only 2023 license. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 10/14/2024

  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk in cooler cold holding unit.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 53B-13-5: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. Unable to provide proof of training for some employees.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk in cooler, jerk chicken and rice and beans both 24+ hours, no date marks. Operator dated during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 6/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8656314

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 4/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8612830

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator needs to print/post 2024 license. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Not complied **Time Extended**
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Not complied **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Not complied **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8516114

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator needs to print/post 2024 license.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of sauce stored directly on walk in cooler floor. Operator relocated to shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat produce at make table. Operator switched to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket held in hand sink at front counter. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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/ Repeat Violation 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. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 10/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8357942

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on top of flip top cooler.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover next to fryer.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator provided 2nd bucket to provide separation. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top salad cooler. Shredded cabbage salad (44°-49°F - Cold Holding) per operator, less than 2 hours. Operator relocated to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket held in hand washing sink at front counter. Operator relocated. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator could not provide chlorine test kit. Repeat Violation
  • 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/ Repeat Violation
  • 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. Repeat Violation Warning