Bk#39

1725 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-3014

Other

Last inspected: Nov 15, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Bk#39 five times, with records going back to 2023. Bk#39 was last inspected on Nov 15, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which Bk#39's 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 15, 2024

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed and emailed foodborne illness poster to operator

11-07-5

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. Emailed hand out to operator

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed screw driver stored in employee sink by triple sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator provided and posted license **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee beverage on prep station table by triple sink. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door has torn gaskets.

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer by fryers. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid in back of restaurant. Operator closed lids **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Mar 18, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

In-Use Utensils Properly Stored

FL-43

Mar 13, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - cut lettuce (50-55F); cream (50-55F); cheese (50-55F). Observed repair service on site with door propped open. Per operator, repair service on site to repair freezer door. Unit was shut off approximately 1.5 hours ago. Operator moved TCS items to other cold holding units to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Jun 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bk#39 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bk#39 on file is from Nov 15, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Bk#39 compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Bk#39 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Bk#39's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bk#39 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bk#39 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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