Venecia Cafe & Deli, 747 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: VENECIA CAFE & DELI
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 747 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134
License #: 2328683
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 07/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of saltine crackers **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Pastry box
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At woman's bathroom used by employees
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Thermometer provided did not measure temperature.
07/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Case of foam containers on floor by pastry box **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. By reach in freezer
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. At pastry box **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Pastry box
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Ham croquette 89 f-operator transferred product to reheat -116 f,after 15 min transfer
  • 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 - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
1/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in kitchen. Case of foam cups by pastry box
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Frozen pastry inside reach in freezer- stacked not covered.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottled drinks by reach in cooler
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Be reach in freezer- extension cord going through wall
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Pastry box
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 48 f, cheese 47 f. Employee transferred product to reach in freezer for rapid cooling.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Croquettes 104 f at pastry box. Employee adjusted temperature at pastry box.
  • 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 - 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. owner send info via email during inspection. The employee training provided by International food service. **Corrected On-Site**
7/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.(croquettes @ 104 degrees) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.( front hand sink) **Corrected On-Site**
4/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.[license posted 2011]
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[pastry box front]
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.-front prep area
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.[croquetes @ 125 degrees] Corrected On Site.
10/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. hansd sink hot water.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
4/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.MILK
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
7/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam, vapors in kitchen.
  • 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. 60 days new employees
10/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/19/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 11/7/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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