Chef Griot Restaurant, 290 Nw 71 St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHEF GRIOT RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 290 Nw 71 St, Miami, FL 33150
License #: 2333786
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 11/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door, hole in door, no door knob.
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
11/08/2014Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door, hole in door, no door knob.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Fish n standing water **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Pork 56°F., held 2 days in reach in cooler.
  • High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source. See stop sale. Poultry , plant foods (legumes), no invoice.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 56°F, held 2 days in reach in.
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 Dried droppings outside covered patio, just outside of kitchen door.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Pork 56 °F.
  • 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. 2 reach in coolers not working, 1 of the reach in coolers not working at all, the other one ambient is 57°F. Also, 1 reach in freezer not working.
  • Intermediate - Inadequate/inoperative, number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. 2 coolers, neither of the coolers are working, 1 reach in freezer, not working.
11/07/2014Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cel phones.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic bag placed on cooked rice.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Big 5
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Both rest rooms.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen.
4/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
1/24/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs
  • 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 - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
  • 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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
10/14/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign missing from restrooms.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
4/10/2013Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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