Uncle Toms Bbq, 3988 Sw 8th St, Coral Gables, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: UNCLE TOMS BBQ
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3988 Sw 8th St, Coral Gables, FL 33134
License #: 2302354
Total inspections: 2
Last inspection: 08/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. Sauce
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken strips 57°, coleslaw 57°, At the time of callback inspection, observed raw chicken at 58 f, sour cream 56-57 f, coleslaw 56-57 f. Products were located at reach in cooler. As per person in charge, unit was not working properly since 8/11/14 evening.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked ribs at 102 ° At the time of callback inspection , observed cooked pasta in a double pan from 94-126 f, cooked potatoes 64 f. Products were located at steam table.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • 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. Walk in freezer. At the time of callback nspection, observed a reach in cooler with products between 56-57 f, observed raw chicken at 58 f, coleslaw 56-57 f. Products were located at reach in cooler. As per person in charge, unit was not working properly since 8/11/14 evening.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
08/12/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. Sauce
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Case of raw chicken.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.
  • 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.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Aprons.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 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.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken strips 57°, coleslaw 57°,
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked ribs at 102 °
  • High Priority - Pots or other cooking equipment not being sanitized.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food.
  • 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 - 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. Walk in freezer.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
  • Intermediate - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.
6/12/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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