El Malecon Restaurant, 5791 Sw 137 Ave, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL MALECON RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5791 Sw 137 Ave, Miami, FL 33183
License #: 2333582
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 11/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Large amount of grease on wall/ceiling above cooking equipment that does not have a hood ventilation system.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken over meat
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Detergent over raw plantains.
  • 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 - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
11/10/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • 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 - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 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.
1/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.
  • 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 - Combined ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to the date the earliest ready-to-eat potentially hazardous ingredient was opened/prepared.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
8/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • 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 - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Basic - High Priority - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
6/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
1/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/4/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen /by dry storage rack
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walkin
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
9/25/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/29/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.kitchen
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.kitchen
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.freezer
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.storage
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.fly trap over table
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/25/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment not maintaining proper temperatures.freezer not working/ J. Brito maintance called
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
4/17/2012Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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