Restaurant El Familiar, 1003 W Flagler St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: RESTAURANT EL FAMILIAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1003 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33130
License #: 2324399
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 10/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in wall.mens bathroom and back kitchen area **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
10/15/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.plastic container with no handle used to scoop diced tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area.bag of beans in the back storage area not covered. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.kitchen over prep table in the back **Warning**
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in wall.mens bathroom and back kitchen area **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.plastic bowl used to scoop beans no handle. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.the reach in cooler by the back door **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Used to cover cooked rice **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.unwrapped straws handle with bare hands. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.server washing hands with cold water **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Sever washing hands with no soap **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Front prep area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.butter at 72°F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in chest freezer - all products not commercially packaged. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink.employee rinsing cup at the hand sink in the front. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.storing containers **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.front hand sink **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.front hand sink **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.front hand sink **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
  • 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. DORIS AND EDENIA **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. **Warning**
07/23/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Kitchen area
  • Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. Debris parking lot
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor outside seal where is needed
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. All coolers in kitchen
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
1/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Outside parking area back area seal all holes where is needed resources .
  • Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
7/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
1/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions.
  • Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. kitchen
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. most kitchen coolers
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. ALL HAND SINKS
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. cooking area
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. water damage kitchen
  • Observed cleaned wiping cloth that has food debris/soil.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. all coolers
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. ALL COOLERS
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. ALL KITCHEN DOORS
  • 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.
7/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. front counter.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.
4/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Inadequate number/capacity of hot holding units to maintain potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
11/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. reach in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. new test taken by manager, waiting for certificate
1/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to improper cooling (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. poultry 53 degrees.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. rice 66 degrees.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. using 3-compartment sink.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar.
8/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW EGGS OVER COOKED RICE.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. BY EXIT DOOR
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility in disrepair. TOILET SEAT.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. MEN'S BATHROOM
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.
  • Observed hole in ceiling.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
4/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. reachin freezer door.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Violation: 15-28-2 Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Violation: 33-16-1 Observed open dumpster lid.
7/15/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 7/14/2009.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. reachin freezer door.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only.
7/13/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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