Sidewalkchef

6500 Nw 12 Ave Ste 101, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

American

Last inspected: Sep 12, 2024

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Sidewalkchef six times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 12, 2024. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Fort Lauderdale restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over a bag plantains in walk-in cooler.

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed squeeze bottles on cook line soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup in with no handle used to dispense Parmesan cheese

14-01-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Located next to walk-in cooler.

36-34-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Flip top cutting board. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

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 handle in contact with shredded cheese in flip top cooler.

10-01-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed multiple soiled dry wiping cloth in use on flip top cutting board.

21-10-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust next to steam table.

36-27-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket.

42-01-4

May 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. As per operator lentil soup made two days prior. Operator date marked soup container. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans not inverted at cook-line. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at Flip Top/ 3 Door Unit. Operator turned cutting board over. **Corrected On-Site**

14-09-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed from storage area. **Corrective Action Taken**

16-46-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observes bucket of coconut oil stored on floor at cook-line area. Operator moved to 6 inches off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Mar 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed several cracked light shields in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Observed cracked light shield. **Time Extended**

38-01-4

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Feb 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12/01/2022

50-17-3

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Main kitchen at walk in cooler door- observed mop wet nesting inside mop bucket.

42-01-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Main kitchen at flat top grill- observed squeeze bottles of sauces and butter with no labeling.

02D-01-5

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Main kitchen prep table at walk in cooler- observed wiping cloth on prep table.

21-10-4

Aug 29, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on cooked pasta stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, pasta was cooked on 08/27/2022.

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed soiled residue buildup on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense cheese at flip top cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed a buildup of old food residue on can opener holster. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed takeout containers stored on dry storage floor.

25-05-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sidewalkchef last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sidewalkchef on file is from Sep 12, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sidewalkchef?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sidewalkchef.

How does Sidewalkchef compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Sidewalkchef most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Sidewalkchef's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sidewalkchef have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Sidewalkchef means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Sidewalkchef inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sidewalkchef is inspected around three times per year on average.

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