Taqueria Michoacana, 608 S Sr 7, Margate, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TAQUERIA MICHOACANA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 608 S Sr 7, Margate, FL 33068
License #: 1617865
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 09/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions and box of produce. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Sugar container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Dough in thank you bag. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Tilapia fillets.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over tamarind pulp. **Corrected On-Site**
09/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/5/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Urinal is covered with plastic as plumbing is in disrepair.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
3/5/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar, and rice containers.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Container of sugar next to reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Buckets of salsa, and cut lettuce.
  • Basic - Paper towel used as cover for food container. Paper towel in direct contact with cut cilantro.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink in bar area.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Container of raw shell eggs.
  • Basic - Raw animal food not properly separated from unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over limes in reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use plastic tubs. Sauces.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach in cooler. Containers of rice, and soup.
  • Basic - Urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Male restroom.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw chicken over cooked beef, pork, soup, and sauces.
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 40 dried droppings by mop sink area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in the bar and kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup cooked on 03/02/14.
  • 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. **Warning**
3/5/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Urinal is covered with plastic as plumbing is in disrepair.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Salt container.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On kitchen wall by trash can.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Produce.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin.
  • Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezer ( tall/ white).
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach in cooler. Juices, sauces, cheese, chicken.
  • 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. Salt. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Under prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bar and kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef, chicken, pork.
  • 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. **Warning**
10/10/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid missing on ice machine.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Two bulbs out.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelf below prep table.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Meats on counter in kitchen.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. She''ll eggs stored above limes in reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair.
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Bleach and water.
  • Exit door blocked by step ladder.
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Two containers of juice at front dining area.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Detergent stored on top of ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employees hand bag in hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
4/2/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of walk in cooler and back of kitchen.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid missing on ice machine.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Two bulbs out.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk in cooler.
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelf below prep table.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Meats on counter in kitchen.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. She'll eggs stored above limes in reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. In reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Bleach and water.
  • Exit door blocked by step ladder.
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Two containers of juice at front dining area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese, black beans, ham, meat, 56-58? in reach in cooler stored over night. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw chicken over beef in reach in cooler.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Detergent stored on top of ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. In reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Employee handbag.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employees hand bag in hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
4/1/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Bainmarie cooler on the cooks line. Do not keep any potentially hazardous foods in this unit until it is repaired and operating properly.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Service area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Service area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Whirrlpool refrigerator
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Bainmarie cooler on the cooks line.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Bowl used for scooping cooked rice, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Bowl used to scoop salt. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Plastic souffle cup used to scoop chopped jalepenos in the bainmarie cooler on the cooks line.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken, black beans, hot dogs in the bainmarie cooler on the cooks line.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs stored above Reaadt to eat products in the Whirlpool refrigerator.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. 2 spray bottles with liquid in them on a cart in the dining room
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning.---dry storage, kitchen, washing area, women's restroom.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.---kitchen, washing area.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.---dishmachine is not functional. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.---reach in cooler .
  • Observed hole in ceiling.---broken ceiling tile in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.---fliptop cooler lid, vent hood filter.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.---shell eggs over tortillas, limes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils.---windex under counter by single service items.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.----cooked chicken
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.---chicken, cheese. Corrected On Site.
2/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reach in cooler- by cook line
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Mop sink utilized as dry storage -
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Large pot of stew in walk in cooler- Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese- Cut Vegetables -in reach in cooler- 55 * F-
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Fish over cooked stew in reach in freezer
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs stored over tortlla Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves in dry storage room
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Corn flour
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Dry beans in dry storage-
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.r each in cooler- Tamales
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Pink liquide
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Stew- Cooked vegetables-
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Tamales-Cooked Bean in reach in freezer
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.-
10/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours, beef in reach in cooler .
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, in kitchen .
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, in kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves, making salad.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect, making salad.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, in walk in cooler .
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods, chicken stored over beef in reach in cooler .
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods, eggs stored over vegetables in reach in cooler .
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors, rear door
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation, rear door.
6/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in kitchen.
1/21/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, rice.
  • Critical. Cooked beef not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor in walkin cooler.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, by wait station and in kitchen.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory in kitchen.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period in kitchen with microwave. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate in ladies' restroom. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification-8/18/10. This violation must be corrected by : 1/5/11.
11/4/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, cooked meats in reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Violation: 41B-03-1 Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Violation: 47-16-2 Electrical outlet missing cover plate in women's bathroom. For reporting purposes only.
8/10/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product, rice and milk combination.
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth, rice and milk combination by frontline reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, cooked meats in reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, sugar.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner, nonhandle containers in sugar and flour storage bins.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions by wait station.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation, rear door by dry storage area.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water in dry storage area.
  • Observed hole in ceiling in dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate in women's bathroom. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 8/03/10.
6/2/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. dishmachine is not functional. all ware washing will be done at 3-comp sink. dishmachine needs to be repaired or removed by next inspection .
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-03-1 Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.back door second back door not self closing
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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. new operator has 60 days to provide proof of required employees training .
3/1/2010Food-Licensing InspectionCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.walkin cooler , flip top cooler,delicase and whirlpool refrigerator were not on and down to required temperature .
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. dishmachine is not functional
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink dried paint.
  • Critical. prep table by dishmachine has encrusted grime on its surface
  • Critical. Observed dried paint on surface of 3-compartment sink .
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, shelves above the utility sink
  • Observed waste line for walkin cooler leading to one of the sinks of the 3-compartment sink
  • Critical. no covered waste receptacle provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed a dead roach under utility sink.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found.one live baby roach on floor. no food on premises and establishment not open for business
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.back door
  • Critical. back door is not sealed to the outside along its base
  • Observed debris accumulated on floor under equipment and throughout prep and kitchen areas.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. wd-40, paint cans, contact cement, etc
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination. ladder , broom, mop bucket, paint brushes and etc
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning , observed tools, paints and other maintainence supplies sitting on floor by walkin cooler.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. all nonfuntional equipment such as nonfuntional refrigerators, stands and etc must be removed from premises
  • Critical. Observed obstructed egress, the back door by dishmachine For reporting purposes only.
  • 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. new operator has 60 days to provide proof of required employees training .
2/26/2010Food-Licensing InspectionWarning Issued

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