El Carretero, 1657 Nw 79 Ave, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL CARRETERO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1657 Nw 79 Ave, Miami, FL 33126
License #: 2326918
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 01/04/2011

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Inspection findings

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  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.Mopsink area
  • Critical. Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Front counter area handsink blocked by extension wires installed in front .
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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. Pro
01/04/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.Food stored under warewashing sink
  • 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.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed the use of an unclean thermometer.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Shelving in cookline area
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Band saw
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Bread toaster
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.Warewashing sink faucet
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.Mopsink area
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Front counter area handsink blocked by extension wires installed in front .
  • Observed wall in disrepair.Kitchen area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.Kitchen area
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • 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. Pro
10/22/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. PLASTIC CONTAINERS TO SCOOP RICE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wash solution not clean.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. SET_UP SANITIZING PROCEDURE TO SANITIZED ALL EQUIPMENT AND DISHWARES.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER, REACH_IN COOLER DOOR HANDLES.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only. MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
1/19/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Game animal not commercially raised for food and raised, slaughtered and processed in a proper manner. OPERATOR UNABLE TO SHOW PROOF OF GOAT (WHOLE) IN WALK_IN FREEZER. THUS OPERATOR CANNOT SHOW GOAT FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. BREAD AT FRONT AREA
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. FISH IN WALK_IN FREEZER
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Repeat Violation. AFTER CRACKING RAW SHELL EGGS
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. FRONT AREA
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. RUSTED
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. TOASTER @ FRONT AREA
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. FRONT AREA WITH ELECTRICAL CORD
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Observed 1 dead roaches on premises.
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. SHOPPING CART Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only.
10/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/25/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/23/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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