The Knife Steakhouse, 3444 Main Hwy, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE KNIFE STEAKHOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3444 Main Hwy, Miami, FL 33133
License #: 2319702
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 10/27/2010

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-21-1 Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Violation: 09-01-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.handleless cup used to scoop ice
  • Violation: 15-22-1 Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area. one over soda machine w/ ice by kitchen door
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-18-1 Observed soil residue in storage containers. dry storage
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. machine by soda syrups. ICE MACHINE EMPTY DURING CALLBACK
  • Critical. Violation: 32-22-1 Observed objectionable odors in meat chill room
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
10/27/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. backup chorizo & morcilla (blood sausage)
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.chicken thawing in standing water in containers on floor
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Repeat Violation. meat pickup area
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walkin
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.handleless cup used to scoop ice
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.3compartment
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area. one over soda machine w/ ice by kitchen door
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed presetting of unwrapped silverware. inside & outside tables
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. dry storage
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. machine by soda syrups
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor.pots/pans
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. main kitchen and desert station
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in meat chill room
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
08/24/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Violation: 15-13-1 Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections and crevices. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 20A-10-1 Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.mopsink faucet drips.
  • Violation: 36-08-1 Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.broken tiles Bent and missing steel. Repeat Violation.some complete .
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed debris accumulated under equipment at front dessert counter.
3/17/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. prepared peppers in dirty milk crates. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.chees/meat platter unprotected.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.grill room reachin .
  • Critical. Observed food contaminated by unsanitized equipment.prepared bell peppers.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.ice Bin.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.front dessert counter.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.prepared bell peppers in dirty plastic milk crates.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections and crevices. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed interior&exterior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.front counter glass doors,french fry cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.waitstaff shelving .
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.mopsink faucet drips.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility in disrepair.ladiesroom out of order at time of inspection.technician osite.
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in what used to be the meat cold room.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises.approx 5 dead roaches nside light covers.
  • Critical. Observed dead flies in kitchen.observed approx 100 dead flies iin light covers.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.observed approx 30 'small' live flies in kitchen .
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.broken tiles Bent and missing steel. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed debris accumulated under equipment at front dessert counter.
  • Observed hole in walls,moulding,floors.
  • Observed wall&ceiling&equipment soiled with accumulated food debris. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.fryer,stove,wall at front dessert counter. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.air vents,fire sprinklers,ice machine vents,etc... Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris. Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.over ice machine,dishwasher,grill room. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.rubbing alcohol on prep table.
  • Improper storage in electrical room.
  • Critical. Emergency light does not function when tested. For reporting purposes only.grill room.
  • 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. most employee cards are not dated.
3/16/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.ceiling dripping into uncovered food
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.walkin cooler 1 Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.walkin cooler 1 Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.ceiling dripping into uncovered food containers . meat room.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.dry storageroom . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Repeat Violation.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections and crevices.
  • Observed mop/service sink in disrepair.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Equipment in chilled room not cleaned often enough.meat cold room.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of bothice machines. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside and outside ice bin.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.dry storageroom ,shelf food containers,dishes,etc.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.mopsink .
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.side'trash'room in disrepair,floor to cei ing.
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.broken tiles bent and missing steel. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.meat cold room. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area,also inside sink.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Repeat Violation.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.missing/broken tiles dishwasher area.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.fryer cabinets.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.lights,fire supp.,etc.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.rusted,missing cover
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Emergency lighting not provided. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.broken light on floor.
10/12/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 4/22/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/17/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 4/15/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 4/13/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/27/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 12/2/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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