Emeril's Miami Beach, 1601 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Emeril's Miami Beach
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1601 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
License #: 2333408
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 10/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
10/30/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Some units **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathrooms
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by 3 small live roaches found. On top of front prep RI freezer table. At time of CB inspection 1 medium size and 1 small found alive, 5 + found dead, front where coffee machine area.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
09/19/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone, front prep area.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Some units **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathrooms
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.RI cooler unit left opened this morning, tuna salad 49 quinoa 54 boiled eggs 44 pasta 46 lentil 52 cut tomatoes 52. Less than 3 hours.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by 3 small live roaches found. On top of front prep RI freezer table.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
09/18/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
5/20/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Some units
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
5/20/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles missing. Back storage area.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units. Some units.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Soup **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Toilet not flushing/functioning properly. 1 of 2 bathrooms out of order.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Back
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
  • Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Back, fruits inside.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sinks.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. For potato, spinach and cheese pastries.
1/23/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
11/26/2013Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Rice cooker stored underneath hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. 3 Gallons of yogurt **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Loaf of bread **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blender cable cord inside **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. An administrative complaint has been issued in a callback inspection conducted today.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
7/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. Observed aproximatetly 50 seats.
  • No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site. This violation must be corrected by : 12/19/2012. Employee in charge unable to show proof of Manager Certification during call back inspection. No manager on duty. Person in charge unable to show Manager Certification for this location.
  • Observed food stored on floor.AT WALK IN FREEZER. Food on the floor during Call Back inspection. Observed also a case of Shell Eggs on kitchen floor. ( Not refrigerated she'll eggs at 68f degrees.)
7/11/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
7/11/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation room or area. Multi usage of Sink (as preparation and as hand sink ) Must define usage.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter Hand washing sink used as a Preparation Sink.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Shell egg flat by cook line . Shell eggs 78f degrees. No time mark in it.
5/8/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. Observed aproximatetly 50 seats.
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. ONLY SINK AT FRONT COUNTER (COFFEE MADE , OVENS and FOOD IS SERVED) USED AS A PREPARATION SINK. This violation must be corrected by : 12/19/2012. Observed during call back , only Handwashing Sink used as a preparation sink. Sign placed, no soap , no paper towels. Food debris and wipe cloths inside.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. During Call Back inspection no paper towel placed at kitchen handwashing sink.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. At kitchen cook line hand washing sink during call back inspection.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site. This violation must be corrected by : 12/19/2012. Employee in charge unable to show proof of Manager Certification during call back inspection. No manager on duty. Person in charge unable to show Manager Certification for this location.
  • 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. OBSERVED ONLY ONE EMPLOYEE TRAINING CARD . APROXIMATETLY 16 EMPLOYEES. This violation must be corrected by : 12/19/2012. Person in charge unable to show employee training cards for staff working during Call Back inspection.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. DISHWASHING EMPLOYEE . Observed Employee not washing hands during dish washing (call back inspection).
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.AT WALK IN FREEZER. Food on the floor during Call Back inspection. Observed also a case of Shell Eggs on kitchen floor. ( Not refrigerated she'll eggs at 68f degrees.)
12/26/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Clean glasses, cups not stored with an underliner protective mat (AT REACH IN STORAGE BY OVENS).
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. Observed aproximatetly 50 seats.
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. ONLY SINK AT FRONT COUNTER (COFFEE MADE , OVENS and FOOD IS SERVED) USED AS A PREPARATION SINK. This violation must be corrected by : 12/19/2012.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. FRONT COUNTER.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. FRONT COUNTER .
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site. This violation must be corrected by : 12/19/2012.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. FRONT COUNTER AREAS.
  • 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. OBSERVED ONLY ONE EMPLOYEE TRAINING CARD . APROXIMATETLY 16 EMPLOYEES. This violation must be corrected by : 12/19/2012.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. DISHWASHING EMPLOYEE .
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint. FOOD PREPARATION EMPLOYEE.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. FOOD PREPARATION PERSON.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. AT KITCHEN AREAS.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.AT WALK IN FREEZER.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
10/19/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/23/2012Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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