Tequila Chicas, 1501 Collins Ave Unit 112, Miami Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TEQUILA CHICAS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1501 Collins Ave Unit 112, Miami Beach, FL 33139
License #: 2327971
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
09/12/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Some units.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Less than 3 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Cleaning can **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooling potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. At bar
5/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.reach in cooler on cook line not holding temperature **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.over steam table in the kitchen **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
8/6/2013Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.mens bathroom **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.reach in cooler on cook line not holding temperature **Warning**
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.soda syrup in the bar area **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.soda gun line in the bar area **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.16 live roaches found under bar next to the ice machine and soda machine across from the kitchen pass through window **Warning**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.over steam table in the kitchen **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.the reach in cooler on the cook line that has dice tomatoes and lettuce **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.in the bar area where they store clean glasses **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.in the kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. **Warning**
8/5/2013Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
1/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized beer glasses not properly stored next to beer kegs / tanks inside reach in coolers.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. (BAR AREA).
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. BAR SODA SPRAY GUN.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. UTENSILS IN HAND WASHING SINK (BAR).
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. BAR WARE INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. CUP USED AS A SCOOP.
7/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. KITCHEN AREAS.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. NO PAPER TOWELS SUPPLIED. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. FOOD DEBRIS IN IT AND ICE.
1/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed juice bottle stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
8/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. BLOCKED HANDWASHING SINK.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. KITCHEN EMPLOYEE.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. LEMONS INSIDE .
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. BEEF (STEAK) NEXT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE BEING USED.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. TACO SHELL FILED OVER DIRECT COUNTER (PRECOOKED).
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. (FOR BROKEN DOWN HOT HOLDING /STEAMER) .
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. BEEF/STEAK (79F) .
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. REFRIED BEANS (84F) (BROKEN STEAMER /HOT HOLDING) .
2/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. KITCHEN AREA.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BAR AREA.
8/9/2010Routine - 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. Observed food stored on floor.
  • 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.
  • Shelves in reach-in coolers not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. rusted
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. handsink clogged
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
1/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. REACHIN COOLER RACKS
8/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/26/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/10/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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1 User Review:

chris

Added on Sep 1, 2014 1:49 PM
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horrible food litearly disgusting,not clean at all .the whole place is disgusting from the bar to the kitchen to the courtyard outside everything is filthy they should be closed .they are poisioning people daily .this is a call for help from florida department of health to go inspect that space immediatly and im pretty sure they will shut it down on the spot
Would you recommend TEQUILA CHICAS to others? No
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