El Meson De La Cava Restaurant, 13804 Sw 56 St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL MESON DE LA CAVA RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 13804 Sw 56 St, Miami, FL 33175
License #: 2327179
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 11/13/2014

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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 - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Five dead roaches found at bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Kitchen floor and walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Reach in coolers
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizer less than 10 ppm.
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw chicken next to cooked pork.
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • 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 - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
11/13/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 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 - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.
  • 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 - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
2/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
7/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
6/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
12/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.servers area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.servers area
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walkin
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.eggs
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.walkin
  • 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.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.servers area
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.servers area
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.ice scoop
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.kitchen
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.servers area
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed botle wine stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.bucket of peeled plaintains
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.pork Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/19/2012Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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