DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

LESSING'S FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT

7800 W SUNRISE BLVD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/12/2024

  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk-in cooler pot of soup stored uncovered.
  • 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 0 ppm.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 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. Observed in walk-in cooler feta cheese opened 12/6/24 not date marked.

Inspection Date: 9/11/2024

  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on prep table across from cook line. PIC removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed garlic butter opened approximately 3 weeks not date marked. See stop sale.
  • 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 spinach dip (44-46F - Cold holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spinach dip (44-46F - Cold holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
  • 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. Observed garlic butter opened approximately 3 weeks not date marked. See stop sale
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.

Inspection Date: 6/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8651373

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 4/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8603193

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle cup used to portion sugar in dry storage area. PIC removed and discarded cup. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on prep table next to cook line. PIC removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Observed tong handle touching cheese bread at front counter. PIC removed tong. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cream of spinach soup thawed in standing water at sink across from kitchen exit door. PIC voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed blue cheese marked 1/24/24 in walk-in cooler. See stop sale.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed blue cheese marked 1/24/24 in walk-in cooler. See stop sale.
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Luis G.
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedures for items held on time as a public health control for safety at the salad bar. PIC completed form. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8602604

  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. - Prep area Observed missing tile in ceiling above two compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - Throughout establishment. Observed: - Vents in the back of kitchen soiled with black mold like debris. - Vent above 3 compartment sink with an accumulation of black mold like debris. - Vents in dining room area with an accumulation of black mold like debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Still observed. ** **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8360190

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. - Prep area Observed missing tile in ceiling above two compartment sink. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - Throughout establishment. Observed: - Vents in the back of kitchen soiled with black mold like debris. - Vent above 3 compartment sink with an accumulation of black mold like debris. - Vents in dining room area with an accumulation of black mold like debris. Warning
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. - Front counter Observed sanitizer bucket reading 0ppm. Manager changed solution. Second reading 200ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Front counter Observed boiled eggs (49F - Cold Holding, second temp 41F); breaded chicken (51F - Cold Holding, second temp 41F); grilled chicken (51F - Cold Holding, second temp 41F). Per operator, items were not prepared are portioned today. Items were out of temperature for approximately 30mins prior to inspection. Manager placed its in cooler to rapid cool. 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. - Front counter Observed cheese sticks (132-138F - Hot Holding, second temperature 168F); Pattie's (123F - Hot Holding, second temp 165F). Per operator, items have been out of temperature for approximately 15 mins prior to installation. Item's reheated. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. - walk-in cooler Observed cream cheese opened more than 24 hours not date marked. Manager date marked cheese. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing cleaning chemical not identified by its common name. Warning

Inspection Date: 8/30/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8324676

  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine. No chlorine test kit - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-30: Admin Complaint
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-30: Admin Complaint