The Samich Shop
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2024
52
Score
Going back to 2022, The Samich Shop has six inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Nov 4, 2024. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about seven violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The Samich Shop's latest score of 52 falls below the Pompano Beach average of 78. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in single door glass reach in raw ground pork over whole romaine lettuce. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hand sanitizer stored next to package of ranch dressing and over whole red onions on dry storage shelf. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth chlorine solution 200+ Ppm. Operator diluted solution rechecked 100 Ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen by make table.
36-34-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Underneath three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
52
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice pepper jack (44F - Cold Holding) stored in shallow pan above line in flip top cooler. Per operator cheese brought from below flip top to top part. not portion or prepared today. Rechecked 42F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of salad storage bucket bucket surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of salad storage bucket bucket
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
21-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored on flip top cutting board
21-12-4
74
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired December 1, 2023. Operator renewed license during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed prescription medication above prep area at back kitchen area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tuna salad in reach-in cooler not date marked. As per operator, tuna was made 2 days prior. Operator placed date on container. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wipe clothes on prep table at back area not in sanitizing solution. Operator placed in sanitizing bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
64
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
78
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter flip top cooler #1//tuna salad (44°F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (45°F - Cold Holding) Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed foods in reach in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed grilled onions and grilled peppers stored at cook line, no time mark.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with unknown pink substance stored at triple sink. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda machine nozzles soiled with slime. Advised operator to wash, rinse, and sanitize soda nozzles. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed melted ice pack stored in hand wash sink at kitchen entrance. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine in dining room.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two co2 tanks not secured next to soda machine in dining room.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in front of back kitchen door.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drink cup stored next to guest beverages stored on shelf in dining room. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed bench knife stored between flip top cooler and prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in dirty water in mop bucket stored at back area of kitchen.
42-01-4
35
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding) in top reach in cooler on cook line. Cheese placed unit less than four hours prior. Cheese over stacked above rim. Operator placed cheese in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in bottom reach in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked onions (112F - Hot Holding) at prep counter. Operator states onions cooked at 7 am. TPHC document sent to operator. Onions time marked. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. pork (87F - Cooling) at 9:15 am to 84F at 9:45 am since 8:30 am. At this rate, pork will not cool to 41F within 6 hours. Operator uncovered pork and placed in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Two Garbage cans blocking front hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at front service counter. Operator states spray bottle contains cleaning solution. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Samich Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Samich Shop on file is from Nov 4, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Samich Shop?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Samich Shop.
How does The Samich Shop compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?
The Samich Shop most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.
Has The Samich Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Samich Shop have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Samich Shop 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 The Samich Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Samich Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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