How many inspections has Sylvia's Kosher Place in Hollywood had?

Sylvia's Kosher Place in Hollywood has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Sylvia's Kosher Place in Hollywood find?

Sylvia's Kosher Place in Hollywood was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 5, 2022 (Met Inspection Requirements).

Has Sylvia's Kosher Place in Hollywood had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Sylvia's Kosher Place in Hollywood has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Sylvia's Kosher Place in Hollywood

Name: Sylvia's Kosher Place in Hollywood Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: December 5, 2022

3294 Stirling Rd, Hollywood, FL 33021

Miami-Dade County · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft · FDACS
Owner: Yes Meat INC DBA Sylvia's Kosher Place
FDACS Estab #: 288541

Overview

Sylvia's Kosher Place in Hollywood received a consultation inspection on December 5, 2022 with 25 violations documented. The establishment lacked a written employee health policy requiring food employees to report illness and did not have written procedures for cleanup of vomit and diarrhea events. Two violations involving poisonous or toxic materials storage were corrected on site: a glass cleaner spray bottle stored above a meat cutting table was relocated to proper storage, and an unlabeled degreaser container was labeled during the inspection. A chlorine sanitizer test kit was not available in the backroom area. The inspector provided the establishment with employee health guidelines, a minimum construction standards checklist, and norovirus cleanup and disinfection guidance.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.

25Violations

Last inspected FDACS: December 5, 2022

Sylvia's Kosher Place in Hollywood: FDACS Inspection History (1)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

2022 — 1 inspection

Dec 5, 2022 — Met Inspection Requirements· 25 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SCOTT HOUSE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Consultation visit with food establishment management. Request#5088570 The issues described in request # 5088570 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist business resource provided. Norovirus Clean Up and Disinfection business resource provided.

Risk-Based Violations

2-201.11(A) The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) PP

Establishment does not have an employee health policy. o

2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf

Establishment does not have written employee procedures for cleanup of a vomit and diarrhea event. o

7-102.11 Working container of poisonous or toxic materials taken from a bulk supply not clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. 7-102.11 PfPf

Processing Area: Observed spray bottle of degreaser removed from bulk container not labeled as to contents. COS: Labeled at time of inspection. x

7-201.11 Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP

Meat Area: Observed spray bottle of glass cleaner hung on shelf directly above cutting table. COS: Properly stored at time of inspection. x Print Date: 12/5/2022 Page 2 of 6

5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf

Cheese Deli Area: Observed only hand sink blocked by trash can. COS: Trash Can removed at time of inspection. Meat Area: Observed only hand sink blocked by hose in basin. COS: Hose removed at time of inspection. x

6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf

Meat Area: Observed hand towels missing at only hand sink in cutting room. COS: Provided at time of inspection. x

6-301.13 Sink used for food preparation or utensil washing, or a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water or similar wastes provided with handwashing aids or devices required for a handwashing sink. 6-301.13

Backroom Area: Observed hand washing sign over mop sink. COS: Sign removed at time of inspection. x Print Date: 12/5/2022 Page 1 of 6 21 Pf Citation Description: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day of preparation not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(A) Pf Observation: Deli Area: Observed three in house prepared salads in deli case missing date marking. COS: Date marked at time of inspection. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-204.11 Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)

Retail Area: Observed ambient air thermometer missing in shell egg display cooler. o

3-602.11(A) Food packaged onsite not labeled as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317. 3-602.11(A)

Retail Area: Observed seven containers of in house packaged feta cheese in display cooler missing ingredient label. COS: Removed from sale and placed back into bulk container for sale in cheese deli. x

3-302.12 Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12

Backroom Area: Observed five bulk containers of dry ingredients removed from original packages not labeled as to contents. COS: Person in charge at time of inspection could not identify products and voluntarily discarded them at time of inspection. x

3-305.11 Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11

Backroom Area: Observed multiple cases of packaged foods stored on floor in walk in cooler and freezer. o

2-402.11 Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11

Meat Area: Observed employee with long beard in meat cutting room not effectively restraining it at time of processing. o

3-304.14(B)(1) Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a proper concentration as specified in the Food Code. 3-304.14(B)(1)

Meat Area: Observed in use wet wiping cloths stored on cutting tables. o

3-304.12(B) During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil stored in food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3-304.12(B)

Backroom Area: Observed in use ice scoop in ice machine with handle not extending above Ice. COS: Corrected at time of inspection. x

4-903.11(C) Single-service or single-use articles not kept in the original protective package or not stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. 4-903.11(C)

Cheese Deli Area: Observed multiple single service to go containers on shelf removed from original packaging and not inverted. o

4-501.12 Surfaces that are subject to scratching or scoring not resurfaced or discarded when they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. 4-501.12

Meat Area: Observed multiple cutting boards scored and pitted. o

4-302.14 Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf

Backroom Area: Observed chlorine sanitizer test strips not available at time of inspection. o

5-203.14 Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf

Meat Area: Observed threaded faucet on wall under ware wash sink missing backflow. o

5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17

Backroom Area: Observed covered trash can missing in unisex restroom. o Print Date: 12/5/2022 Page 3 of 6 52 Citation Description: Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food not kept covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113 Observation: Outside Area: Observed dumpster uncovered. o

6-501.11 Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114

Backroom Area: Observed multiple idle pieces of equipment and shelving stored dirty in storage room. o

6-501.11 Maintenance tools such as brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners, and similar items not stored so they do not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service and single-use articles; or not stored in an orderly manner that facilitates cleaning the area used for storing the maintenance tools. 6-501.113

Cheese Deli Area: Observed broom and dust pan stored touching single service storage rack. o

6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11

Retail Area: Observed multiple water damaged ceiling tiles. o

6-101.11 Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use are not smooth, durable, or easily cleanable for areas where food operations are conducted; or are absorbent for areas subject to moisture, or flushing or spray cleaning methods. Carpet for carpeted areas is not closely woven and easily cleanable. Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. 6-101.11 and 6-201.11

Meat Area: Observed door jam at entrance of cutting room constructed of unfinished wood. o

6-202.11 Light bulb not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in an area where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Infrared or other heat lamp not protected against breakage by a shield surrounding and extending beyond the bulb so that only the face of the bulb is exposed. 6-202.11

Cheese Deli Area: Observed lights in display case not shielded and appearing to not be shatter proof. o

6-501.11 Dressing rooms not used by employees who regularly change their clothes in the establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not used for the orderly storage of employee clothing or other possessions. 6-501.110

Meat Area: Observed employee keys and hat on shelf directly above cutting table. COS: Properly stored at time of inspection. x

Sylvia's Kosher Place in Hollywood: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sylvia's Kosher Place in Hollywood last inspected?: Sylvia's Kosher Place in Hollywood was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 5, 2022. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Sylvia's Kosher Place in Hollywood had?: Sylvia's Kosher Place in Hollywood has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Sylvia's Kosher Place in Hollywood find?: Sylvia's Kosher Place in Hollywood was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 5, 2022 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has Sylvia's Kosher Place in Hollywood had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Sylvia's Kosher Place in Hollywood has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Sylvia's Kosher Place in Hollywood?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Sylvia's Kosher Place in Hollywood are: 2-201.11(A): The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) P; 5-205.11: Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 Pf; 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf.