DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

TAP 42

1411 South Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/6/2025

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding); raw burger patties (49F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator put ice bags on foods to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/20/2024

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/19/2024

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed at reach cooler at coffee station - container with rice stored next to lime wedges and lime juice. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees at cook line without hair restraints. Operator provided employees with caps. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exit door in kitchen with a large gap above the door frame. Warning
  • 29-09-4:Basic - Handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed at mop sink at back. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher machine 00ppm after several attempts. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 small flying insects landing on trash can at dishwasher station. Operator killed, removed and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observe at expo window. Employee handled dirty dishes, changed gloved but failed to wash hands before returning to plating food. 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. Observed at walk in cooler - cooked ribs (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not prepared or portioned today, items held out of temperature for approximately 6 hours. See stop sale. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler - cooked ribs (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not prepared or portioned today, items held out of temperature for approximately 6 hours. See stop sale. Additionally observed at frying station raw fish (68F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator discarded at will. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to dishwasher machine. Operator provided item. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 2/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8471881

  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in crevice of flip top cooler at cookline. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice scoop stored in standing water. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed knives stored inside handwash sink at dish area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at cookline handwash sink. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8378788

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of dirt and food debris at bottom interior of true reach in freezer, next to server station. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bechamel (70°F - Cold Holding) and cooked noodles (72°F - Cold Holding) at cook line, in ice bath. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods held out of temperature for approximately 1 hr. Operator added more ice to ice bath to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed knives stored in hand wash sink at dishwash area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site