Question 1

How many health inspections has COOL DOWN CAFE AND JUICE BAR FORT LAUDERDALE INC had?

Accepted Answer

COOL DOWN CAFE AND JUICE BAR FORT LAUDERDALE INC has had 9 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Question 2

Has COOL DOWN CAFE AND JUICE BAR FORT LAUDERDALE INC ever been shut down?

Accepted Answer

No, COOL DOWN CAFE AND JUICE BAR FORT LAUDERDALE INC has no emergency closures on record.

Question 3

What are the most common violations at COOL DOWN CAFE AND JUICE BAR FORT LAUDERDALE INC?

Accepted Answer

The most frequently cited violations at COOL DOWN CAFE AND JUICE BAR FORT LAUDERDALE INC are: Toilet facilities, Approved food source, Clean multi-use utensils.

Question 4

What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?

Accepted Answer

CONTAMINATION PATHWAY: Improper handwashing is the single most significant factor in spreading foodborne illness. Hands carry 3,200 bacteria per square centimeter. CDC reports proper handwashing reduces diarrheal illness by 30% and respiratory illness by 21%. Inadequate technique leaves Norovirus, E. coli, and Salmonella on hands, directly contaminating food. Employees must wash hands for minimum 20 seconds with soap and warm water: before handling food, after touching raw meat, after using restroom, after sneezing/coughing, after handling garbage, after touching face/hair, when switching tasks. Use proper technique: wet hands, apply soap, scrub 20 seconds including fingertips and between fingers, rinse, dry with single-use towel.

Question 5

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

Accepted Answer

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

Question 6

What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?

Accepted Answer

HYGIENE INFRASTRUCTURE: Inadequate toilet facilities discourage proper restroom use and handwashing by employees. Lack of supplies (toilet paper, soap, towels) prevents proper hygiene. Non-functioning toilets force employees to delay bathroom breaks, increasing contamination risk. Self-closing doors prevent airborne contamination from reaching food areas. Provide adequate, clean toilet facilities: properly functioning toilets, toilet paper, self-closing doors, handwashing sink with hot/cold water, soap, paper towels. Maintain cleanliness throughout the day. Ensure facilities are accessible to employees at all times. Post handwashing signs. Facilities must comply with ADA requirements.

COOL DOWN CAFE AND JUICE BAR FORT LAUDERDALE INC

Inspection History (9)

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