Ernesto's Taco Shop, 8845 Sw 107 Ave, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ERNESTO'S TACO SHOP
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8845 Sw 107 Ave, Miami, FL 33176
License #: 2326224
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 08/11/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Bathroom partition no locks.
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Drainboard rusted
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Container containing toxic substance not labeled. Detergent container
08/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.(shelves next to 3 comp sink)
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. ( coke machine in front)
3/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom fixtures designed with non-readily cleanable design. Mans
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.onions
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Front cooking area
  • 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 - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
10/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Bottled drinks stored inside woman's bathroom
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Packaged food has no English labeling.
  • Basic - Storage of tools on shelf above or with food.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken next to cooked ground beef
  • High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.front reach in cooler used for customer self-service
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Stainless steel bottle **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner
1/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean wiping cloth not properly stored.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. CLOTH USED TO COVER TORTILLAS
  • 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. FLOUR COUNTAINER
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. PAN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. FLOUR
7/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. handsink next to a 5-shelves unit with tortillas. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.soda fountain dispenser
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef at 48 F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs over uncovered ready to eat ham. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. shelves next to 3 Compartment sink where clean pans are store is heavily rusted.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. reach in coolers in cook line and in lobby.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. flour, meats inside reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar
3/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
10/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.front counter.MUST KEEP TOP FOODS ICED AT ALL TIMES
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.broken moulding
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.food iced
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs over ready to eat foods in reachin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.dry storage soup base,sugar Corrected On Site.
6/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
1/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.food on front counter prep table iced
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.ice buildup inside cooler at front counter . Corrected On Site.
9/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.RAW AND COOKED BEEF Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.FREEZER
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.TO HOLD BUCKET
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.GLASS CLEANER
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.PINK LIQIUD
2/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
9/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/4/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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