California Pizza Kitchen, 300 Miracle Mile, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 300 Miracle Mile, Miami, FL 33134
License #: 2331253
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 09/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.rte chicken 48 f, cheese 51 f, .operator transferred product to rapid coo and turkey 45 f, at reach in cooler At the time of inspection , observed cooked pork 51 f, raw salmon 53 f, raw fish 51 f at a cold hold drawers by cook line.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. No knowledge of required minimum temperature of chicken on his station., handwashing procedure. At the time of callback inspection, observed an employee using the hand washing sink for other purposes. Employee was draining pan of food onto hand washing sink. During call back inspection, employees were unable to respond to what is the cold holding temperatures required for the products that they were working with. Responses were 65 f, 400 f, and 32 f from employees.
09/24/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.clean glasses under neath paper towel dispenser.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of dough directly on floor inside walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee removed rte pizza from oven and touched rte pizza with bare hands as he was slicing the pizza. See stop sale
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.rte chicken 48 f, cheese 51 f, .operator transferred product to rapid coo and turkey 45 f, at reach in cooler
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked shrimp at 60 f, voluntarily discarded by operator
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.Employee removed rte pizza from oven and touched rte pizza with bare hands as he was slicing the pizza
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Hand soap dispenser above clean plates .
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. No knowledge of required minimum temperature of chicken on his station., handwashing procedure.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Around soda nozzles
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart in front **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
07/22/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/14/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Plates underneath soap and paper towel dispenser
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Hand washing sink by cook line
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's bathroom
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dirty Glasses stored In front of hand washing sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By soda station
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.bottle containing glass cleaner
1/13/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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.
11/18/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Bag in the box syrup
  • Basic - Clean knife stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer. At ice cream station
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. Fruit flies
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Spoons **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At front counter/bar section **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
8/27/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep room
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
1/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • CHOKING POSTERS NEEDED.
  • CUTTING BOARD GROOVED (IN PREP TABLE).
  • EATING UTENSILS STORED RIGHT SIDE UP (IN SERVICE STATIONS).
  • HANDLE TOUCHING READY TO EAT PRODUCTS ON SALAD STATIONS.
  • Critical - OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER UNABLE TO ANSWER BASIC FOOD CODE QUESTIONS.
7/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. DISH WASHING AREA.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW CHICKEN NEXT TO RAW FISH ON THE LINE.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
8/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. PREP SINK.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site. BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. ONIONS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. cooler in front of ice machine.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
3/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/14/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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