Little Havana Rest, 12727 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LITTLE HAVANA REST
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 12727 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami, FL 33181-2003
License #: 2323079
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 12/09/2010

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. LIQUID EGG IN A BOWL STORED WITH UNCOOKED BEEF. MANAGER DISCARDED THE LIQUID EGG. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth gloves contacting ready-to-eat food. OBSERVED CLOTH IN REACH IN COOLER WHERE VEGETABLES ARE STORED.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. EMPLOYEE CHANGING GLOVES WIT OUT WASHING HIS HANDS.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH STORED UNDER THE PREP TABLE. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE SLIMEY.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.NO HAND WASH SIGN AT HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN AREA.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. NO PAPER TOWEL IN HAND WASH SINK. Corrected On Site.
12/09/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. REACH IN COOLER IS EMPTY AND WILL BE REPLACED WITH BRAND NEW COOLER.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. NO LONGER CLEANABLE _ HAS CREVACES AND GROOVES.
  • Violation: 18-04-1 Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Violation: 37-01-1 Ceiling tile missing. FOOD PREP AREA.
09/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. OBSERVED SPOILED VEGETABLES IN WIC. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BLACK BEANS 51 DEGREES, GARLIC AND ONIONS 59 DEGREE.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. FOODS WERE THROWN AWAY. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. OBSERVED MEAT BEING TAWED IN STANDING WATER AND AT ROOM TENPERATURE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. MEAT IN WIC.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. COOKED MEAT LEFT UNCOVERED IN REACH IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed cloth gloves contacting ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. KITCHEN AREA
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. NO LONGER CLEANABLE _ HAS CREVACES AND GROOVES.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order using two compartments sink
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. EMPLOYEES HOLDING CLOTH IN HIS WAIST
  • Critical. Observed soiled walk-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. OBSERVED KNIVES IN HAND WASH SINK. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. AT HAND WASH SINK BY THE WIC.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 DEAS ROACHES IN GLUE DRY STORAGE AREA.
  • Ceiling tile missing. FOOD PREP AREA.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. FOOD PREP AREA
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 11-21-10. Corrected On Site. EMPLOYEES HAVE THEIR BOOK
09/21/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
4/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. WALK_IN COOLER
10/22/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. BLACK BEANS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. PORK LEGS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. BLACK BEANS
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. PLANTAINS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. WALK_IN COOLER
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. REACH_IN COOLER DOOR LOOSE
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. WALK_IN COOLER CONTAINERS AND RACKS
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. HANDWASH SINK WITH NO DRAIN PIPE BY END OF COOKLINE
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by 8 live roaches found BY END OF COOKLINE HANDWASH SINK.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. WALK_IN COOLER
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. WALK_IN COOLER
  • Observed hole in wall. UNDER HANDWASH SINK
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical. Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date. This violation must be corrected by : IMMEDIATELY .
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper cooling.
10/21/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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