T-Mex, 235 14 Street, Miami Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: T-MEX
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 235 14 Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139-4206
License #: 2324562
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease and food residue on nonfood-contact surface. All equipment **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. RI cooler not working properly.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under kitchen equipment **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Cooking equipment
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
10/07/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease and food residue on nonfood-contact surface. All equipment **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. RI cooler not working properly.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under kitchen equipment **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Cooking equipment
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers in front
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
07/31/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, grease, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Cooking equipment **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Some units. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Soup **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
3/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, grease, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Cooking equipment
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooling
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Some units
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine/quat. chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
11/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots and pans not inverted .
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoop in standing water.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • 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 - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
2/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. Rice ,Beans.
12/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/13/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. EXPIRED MANAGER CERTIFICATION on:(06/09/2010). This violation must be corrected by : 07/29/2012.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
5/29/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. POTS AND PANS MUST BE UPSIDE DOWN.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. COOKING EQUIPMENT HANGING FROM CEELING (DEEP FRYING BASKET).
10/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. sandwich cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. reach in unit across two door beer cooler.
5/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. POULTRY 47 DEGREES. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR CANNOT KEEP FOOD BELOW OR AT 41 DEGREES. E Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
12/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. MEN RESTROOM
1/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
7/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/15/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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