El Megachuzo, 16218 Collins Ave, Sunny Islands, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL MEGACHUZO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 16218 Collins Ave, Sunny Islands, FL 33160
License #: 2326829
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 9/15/2010

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment (white cooler) incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Other working coolers present.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit-white cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted (blue) and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Observed attached equipment (behind hood suppression) soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical. Employees not informed of acceptable sanitary practices/identifying potentially hazardous foods.
9/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cooked ground beef/comminuted fish not reaching 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine/sanitizing bucket.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
4/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Corrected On Site.
10/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. PHF stored on countertops with no cooling method used. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food (soup) thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food (plaintains, sauces on tables) in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces and utensils (knives) not sanitized properly after cleaning.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces not cleaned after being contaminationed. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off (bathroom, handwash sink in kitchen-COS) at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed hole in ceiling.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.
8/11/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/3/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/28/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/21/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/18/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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