Latin Cafeteria Restaurant, 10720 W Flagler St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LATIN CAFETERIA RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10720 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33174
License #: 2319334
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 09/26/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
09/26/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Wall vent
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Buckets
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women bathroom and service window
  • Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork 45 F, ham 46 F, rice 46 F, beef 45 F Operator move foods to walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Inside of Reach in cooler cover
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
09/24/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - No air gap present between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.
2/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • 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 - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.
10/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food.
1/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
7/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.inside walk in freezer
  • Critical - Hand sink missing splash guard at dishwashing machine or area.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.cafeteria
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.pastry box
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Repeat Violation.top of machine
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.water stains.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.on top of reach in cooler by cookline
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.doors of reach in cooler by cookline
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.reach in cooler by cookline
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.ham
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.chicken beef Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.reach in cooler by cookline
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.ham
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.knives
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.beef Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.pork, tamales
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
9/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled walk-in freezer shelves.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.Mopsink outside
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Walk-in freezer
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.Sanitizer bucket
1/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.Inside walk-in cooler
  • Observed floor-mounted equipment not sealed or with legs providing at least 6-inch clearance between floor and equipment.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the dry food storage room.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.Water heater area
  • Critical. Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/ inside walk-in cooler.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
7/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. WITH SANITIZER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in KITCHEN . EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF TRASH FOOD IN GARBAGE INSIDE THE KITCHEN WITH NO LID ON.
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
3/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. veggies on top of other container in steam table Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area. PEELED PLANTAINS ON SHELF
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ICE CREAM SCOOP Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. CRACKING EGGS THEN HANDLE SPATULA, AND WASHED HANDS Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. WALK_IN FREEZER SHELF RUSTED
  • Critical. Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning. COOKLINE EQUIPMENT SUCH AS POTS, PANS, ETC. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. WALK_IN FREEZER
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. COOKLINE
  • Interference/obstruction with the inspector's right of entry and access at any reasonable time. JOSUE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
7/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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