Bagel Cove, 19003 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BAGEL COVE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 19003 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180-2819
License #: 2316938
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 09/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
09/10/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walkin cooler
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.
  • 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 - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • 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.
07/10/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.walkin cooler
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 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.eggs **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
1/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Ladies rest room
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • 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.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
8/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. **Warning**
2/21/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Throughout the kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Employee drying with cloth **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Turkey at front display case **Warning**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. 1 in cabinet at waitress station **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale. Improper cooling turkey **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Uncovered container of poultry stacked over uncovered container of steak in line reach in cooler **Warning**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shelled eggs **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by container used to dump dirty dishes **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
2/20/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. EGGS INSIDE WALKIN COOLER
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Violation: 15-30-1 Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Violation: 42-03-1 Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
11/15/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. HANDSINK IN BAKERY
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. EGGS INSIDE WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
11/6/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. POTS and PANS
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. BAGEL BURLAP METAL BOARDS
  • Garbage enclosure not properly constructed.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING A DIVIDER
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. WALK_IN FREEZER
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. CAN WITH OIL ON THE GRILL.
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. KITCHEN BACK DOOR
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. WALK_IN COOLER
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. KNIVES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. sausages Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
5/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
12/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 05-10-1 Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
  • Violation: 21-14-1 Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-17-1 Person in charge failed to insure proper cooling.
3/23/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment (front display clear cooler, 60F-unable to detect operating motor, on possible defrost mode) incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 3-16-11.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory-deli area. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food (lemons, tomatoes-front service area) and the container.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method-large meat covered with aluminum foil inside walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler (front clear door cooler) soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure proper cooling.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical - Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
3/15/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment (across from stovetop, 47F) incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Repair company present; Other working coolers present.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces not cleaned after being contaminationed-reuse of soiled wet wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink-bagel area.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
10/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food (rools, pickles) by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper cooling.
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.
5/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method-establishment placing items inside cooler above 69F after cooking.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food (bagel dough) by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands/switching gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee (bagel prep) wash hands with no soap.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine/sanitizing bucket. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory-bagel prep area.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.
11/17/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 6/8/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/3/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/14/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/10/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/30/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 7/25/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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