El Caribe, 971 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL CARIBE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 971 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL 33130
License #: 2327109
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 3/3/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Storage of tools on shelf above or with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Kitchen
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **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 - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Kitchen rif
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
3/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • 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.
11/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.all coolers
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
5/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. MOST COOLERS
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT
10/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Manager/owner not present. Information on file.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. Manager/owner not present at the time. Information on file.
1/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Manager not present at time of inspection, locked office. Information on file.
  • 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. Office locked manager not present at time of inspection.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
7/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
5/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar area
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.bar area
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.bar area
  • Observed wall in disrepair.base boards
12/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility in disrepair.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
4/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Exhaust fan inoperable in bathroom.
7/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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