Nexxt Cafe, 700 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Nexxt Cafe
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 700 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139
License #: 2327674
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 4/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. At hand sink. Back
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise.
4/16/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. CB pending 4/4/14 **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor.CB pending 4/4/14 **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 3 RI coolers not cooling properly. New coolers arriving april 1, 2014. Ice added all the time to keep correct temp. CB pending 4/4/14. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. CB pending 4/4/14 **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator and exterior of all cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. CB pending 4/4/14. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. CB pending 4/4/14 **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. CB pending 4/4/14 **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding units.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
3/6/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor.
  • Basic - Clean in place equipment not washed, rinsed and sanitized using three distinct steps. Sanitizer run out **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 3 RI coolers not cooling properly. New coolers arriving March 5th. Ice is added to keep temp. Also WI cooler door not closing properly.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. At hand sink. Back
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Upstairs storage area.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units. Most units.
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
  • 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 - 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. Chips (server)
2/4/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. A/C vents
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Pots
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Coolers in cooking line not cooling properly. Service called.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. Also cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Kitchen, storage rooms.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathrooms
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink by cooking line
  • Basic - Presetting of unwrapped silverware outdoors.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooking line, less than 2 hours. Service called.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by 1 live roach found. Wall by hand sink by cooking line
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Broken
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. By cooking line
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
1/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in freezer has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
10/11/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezerStrawberries,Grapes.
  • Basic - Ceiling fan had accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Fan cover in reach-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in freezer has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Bar area.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.Pork,Cheese balls.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Chicken
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler.Chicken over meat.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • 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 - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.Thermometer.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled.
8/8/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Ceiling had accumulation of mold-like substance. Dishwasher area and walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Container with dishware on floor.
  • Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty cartons /rack.Dishwasher area.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Chicken cases over French fries cases.
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 02/15/13 Peperonccini Sauce , 02/26/13 Szechuan.
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches.Cooling beans.
3/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. KITCHEN AREAS.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. COOKED WITH OPENED COFFEE.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. COOK LINE CUTTING BOARD .
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. FLOOR NOT SMOOTH (IRREGULAR HOLES).
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. AT WALK IN COOLER. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW CHICKEN OVER RICE AND BEANS (COOKED). REACH IN COOLER BY WALK IN FREEZER.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. FOOD AT WALK IN COOLER (COOKED FOODS). Corrected On Site.
11/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing.WORK BEING DONE (RENOVATION IN PROGRESS).
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. HAM AND CHEESE BLOCK AT REACH IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED FROM FIRST OPENING .
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.SALAD PREPARATION LADY. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. MEXICAN RICE (56F DEGREES).
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 54F DEGREES (MEXICAN RICE).
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.COOKED FOODS AT WALKING NAME BUT NOT DATE.
2/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.KITCHEN AREAS.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. KITCHEN AREAS.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. KITCHEN BY REACHING COOLERS.
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. KITCHEN AREAS.
  • Observed hole in wall. KITCHEN AREAS BY SODA PUMP.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW BEEF OVER HOTDOGS .
  • Observed moldy ceiling near vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Observed wall and ceilin soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 0 ppm. NO READING ON TEST PAPER. BAR AREA.
9/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. BAR AREA.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SHELL EGG FLAT (74F).
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. SHELL EGG FLAT OVER READY TO EAT PREPARATION TABLE.
4/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded. AHI CARPACCIO .
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. BOLOGNESE SAUCE .( 47F) DONE 48 HRS AGO.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. VERTICAL REACH COOLER IN FRONT OF PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.
  • Observed ice scoop (METAL GLASS (SHAKER) with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. BUTTER AND BASKETTS.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. BAR AREA.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. BAR AREA. ZERO READING. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. BAR AREA.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda spray gun dispensing nozzles. BAR AREA.
  • Critical. Observed glass racks encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. WASHING BLENDERS.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BAR AREA.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BAR AREA.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. BAR AREA.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.KITCHEN AREAS.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.KITCHEN AREAS.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. KITCHEN AREAS.
  • Observed hole in wall. IN KITCHEN . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed fan guards at walk in cooler (PRODUCE) soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris. BY DISHWASHING AREAS.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.SPRAY BURN MEDICINE WITH SPRAY OILS.
  • Critical. Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment. CHEF PROVIDED WRONG TEST CHEMICAL PAPER.
10/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/25/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. flies
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Observed hole in wall. by walkin cooler
3/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-22-1 Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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
12/2/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • 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 food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Shelves attached to reach-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in handsink area.
  • 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
9/23/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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