Marhaba Mediteranean Cuisine, 5701 Sunset Drive, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MARHABA MEDITERANEAN CUISINE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5701 Sunset Drive, Miami, FL 33143
License #: 2328616
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 2/4/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas .
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pita chips stored in non NSF plastic bag liner container in Kitchen.
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. Kitchen food preparation area.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Kitchen and bar area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. At Mens restroom.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen area.
2/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade garbage bags used in direct contact to store food. For Pita chips inside.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Chest freezer.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Pita chips
9/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Prep table/RI cooler door broken
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Some units
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Behind cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • 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. Tomatoes **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
5/14/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Cooking equipment, all coolers.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Prep table/RI cooler door broken
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Food stored under cooking equipment not covered. Oil
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Mop/service sink in disrepair. Clogged
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Some units
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Behind cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Grilled egg plant at storage area.
  • 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. Tomatoes **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Prep area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
3/11/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. RI FREEZER LID BROKEN (KITCHEN)
  • Violation: 24-05-1 Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Violation: 41A-02-1 Observed toxic item stored by food. STORAGE ROOM.
  • Violation: 42-03-1 Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Violation: 42-05-1 Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination. STORAGE ROOM
11/9/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • 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 equipment in poor repair. RI FREEZER LID BROKEN (KITCHEN)
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination. STORAGE ROOM
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. STORAGE ROOM.
  • 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.
8/29/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. PREP TABLE DOOR BROKEN
  • Critical - Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwaves soiled.
  • Violation: 24-05-1 Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 42-03-1 Wet mop not hung to dry.
5/7/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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. ONLY 1 PROOF WITH EMPLOYEE
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda gun. BAR
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. PREP TABLE DOOR BROKEN
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding units in poor repair.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods (SEAFOOD OVER BEEF) RI FREEZER
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwaves soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed toilet leaking. WOMEN'S
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • 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.
2/27/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
10/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Garbanzo beans cooked yesterday(according to the cook) at room temperature.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef over lettuce.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed cloth gloves contacting ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
12/22/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw chix over rte veggies. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.pita chips,dumplings in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • In-use microwave oven not meeting mandated safety requirements.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.reachin 3.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.called UNIWASH,tech on way Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.mensroom ,ladiesroom .
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.phone, watch Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.check # 1933,dated 11/09.not recd per mg @ office.
12/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.not observed on lunch menu
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.veggie reachin
  • Plumbing system improperly repaired.mopsink faucet Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.bar hws.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.dishwasher area.
7/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/25/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 1/15/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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