La Mejor De Hialeah Restaurant, 1000 E 15 St, Hialeah, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA MEJOR DE HIALEAH RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1000 E 15 St, Hialeah, FL 33010-3314
License #: 2301575
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 08/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
08/06/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. She'll eggs at 56° ham at 59°
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
08/05/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Pastry warmer
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathroom
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink.
1/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
9/19/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
7/16/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
1/3/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/10/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions.
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. kinds
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. front counter
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.
  • Critical - Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed employees using same utensil to handle raw and cooked product.
  • Critical - Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Observed fan soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink.
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Stem type thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.
8/3/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
2/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 11/17/2010.
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 11/17/2010.
9/17/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
3/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
11/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/5/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 11/19/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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