Pizza Cubana, 9350 Sw 40th Street, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PIZZA CUBANA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 9350 Sw 40th Street, Miami, FL 33165
License #: 2320543
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 10/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Pizza pans/screens not cleaned at least every four hours.
  • Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored.
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • 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 - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
10/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cheese dispenser.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler shelves.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Cook line area.
  • 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 - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked spaghetti at 69 °
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • 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 - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Cheese left at room temperature.
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Pizza racks in front.
3/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Next to food preparation area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
7/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.
  • 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.
2/22/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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 encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. to scoop ice cream
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walk in cooler
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
8/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.-kitvhen hand wash sink
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.-mens restromm
  • 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.[less than 60 days]
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.[kitchen]
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
4/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[employees restroom]
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[employees restroom]
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.[main cookline]
12/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.-kitchen personnel
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.-cheese in walkin cooler
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.-prep area
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.-next to slicer
4/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[cheese]
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
7/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Inside walk-in cooler
  • 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. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Prep table bottom shelving
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Dry food storage shelving
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Cutting board
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Exhaust fan inoperable in employee bathroom.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. No person in charge of establishment. Corrected On Site.
12/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.Frozen fruit cups
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.Sanitizing bucket inside prep sink with food container .
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Inside walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • 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.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed floor-mounted equipment not sealed or with legs providing at least 6-inch clearance between floor and equipment.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped insects in kitchen area light covers
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.Storage area
  • Light not functioning.Storage room.
7/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/21/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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