Cafe De Crest, 1670 James Ave, Miami Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CAFE DE CREST
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1670 James Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
License #: 2327585
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 09/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • 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.
09/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
4/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine/quat. chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
12/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer not set up while in use.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored in standing water equal or above than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom used by food preparation employees.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By cook line observed and empty paper towel dispenser.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter.
6/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored.
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
  • 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 used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
1/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Not set up. 0 ppm when tested.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. FOR SERVERS OF THE RESTAURANT . This violation must be corrected by : 10/17/2012.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
8/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.ORANGE CASE. Corrected On Site.
7/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.FOUND NO HOT WATER IN RESTROOM USED BY KITCHEN STAFF TODAY.
  • Critical - Observed an unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area AT HOTEL LOBBY STAIRWAY .
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. USING BLACK LINERS (BAGS) TO STORE FOODS .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
2/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. PARMESAN CHEESE BAG, SAUCES: BARBECUE , CARAMEL .
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. SMOKED FISH (SALMON). ON MENU.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. ICE BOTTLE IN THE ICE.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. ICE MACHINE USED FOR RESTAURANT LOCATED IN A HALLWAY FOR THE USED OF HOTEL GUESTS.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. CHICKEN BREADED FILET (RAW) OVER CREAM AND DRY BERRIES.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. NO SANITIZING PROCESS.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor.ITEMS COMPARTMENT UNDER ICE BIN. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. FRONT COUNTER.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. FRONT COUNTER.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. FRONT COUNTER.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. FRONT COUNTER.
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. 06/2009 TAG.
  • Critical. No ground fault interruption protection on electrical outlet located within six feet of a water source. For reporting purposes only. PREPARATION AREA.
9/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs
3/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
10/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/22/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/4/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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