The News Lounge, 5580 Ne 4th Ct #4e & 5a, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE NEWS LOUNGE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5580 Ne 4th Ct #4e & 5a, Miami, FL 33137
License #: 2330317
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 1/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
1/22/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Combined ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to the date the earliest ready-to-eat potentially hazardous ingredient was opened/prepared.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
9/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • 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 - Combined ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous(time/temperature control for safety) food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to the date the earliest ready-to-eat potentially hazardous ingredient was opened/prepared.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
  • 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.
5/22/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
11/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
3/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. most reach in coolers
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. kitchen floor
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
12/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
3/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. kitchen sheves
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. dinning room and kitchen stin.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
12/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. MOST COOLERS
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
6/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/27/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
2/26/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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