Two Sisters, 50 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TWO SISTERS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 50 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables, FL 33134
License #: 2319899
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 09/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. By coffee station
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of holding unit
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Cases of cups stored directly on floor at dry storage area
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile grid/support structure in warewashing area rusted.
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.container storing spoons next to handwashing sink by cookline
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Used at shelves to store food.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.walk in cooler containing produce
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.by cook line **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At cook line **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade garbage bags used in direct contact to store food. To store bread
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Paper towel used as liner for food container.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Roll of plastic rap next to hand washing sink.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On shelves by coffee station.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter stored outside on a tray by front counter at an ambient temperature of 74 f. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. As per operator, raw grouper, salmon, and Mahi are received fresh. It is cut to portion out, the it is vacuum package, and frozen.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked grilled chicken stored at 52-57 located at cold drawer.(about 30 minutes stored outside)
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked pasta at 110 f,
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in walk-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over rte ice cream inside walkin freezer
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee unable to answer minimum required temp for hot holding, or cold holding unit.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.at coffee station
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Toaster oven at coffee station
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. To store utensils
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
09/15/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Aluminum pans
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice lid on ice machine.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. Walk in cooler #3
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in cooler #2
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. By two compartment sink in dish washing 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar,
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter at 73 f stored on a tray by front counter. Operator transferred product to rapid cool product. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.raw beef over raw fish inside walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 3 CS, quaternary, 400 ppm. Corrected - **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. Rusted
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Box stored on top of hand washing sink by omelette station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
3/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in cooler by slicer **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. At mop sink **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Warning**
2/18/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. By ware washing area **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Pans **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 3rd walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in cooler by slicer **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. By ware washing area **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.by ware washing area **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. deli meats, potatoes, scrambled eggs, sausages served on buffet bar , **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cooking at the buffet bar where there is no hand washing sink. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. At mop sink **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation room or area. At buffet bar where employees cook eggs to customer specifications **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples . Manager removed apples from location **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10/14/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment.
7/19/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment.
5/31/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - Self-service buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.(front area) this is a temporary event.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment.
3/29/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[next to dishwash machine]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.[upper interior lip]
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.[dishwash personnel]
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.[Alid Rodriquez expired by 2 weeks]
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.[few reach in coolers]
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.[front line -dining room]
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.[behind charbroiler grill]
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/9/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. next to hand sink.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. walk in cooler 3
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walk in freezer 9.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. juicer.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 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 soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. behind the grill on the line.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/30/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. WALK IN COOLER #1
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
10/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/11/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 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. Pro
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/2/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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
9/3/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. chicken Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW CHICKEN NEXT TO RAW BEEF.
  • 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 an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. NUMBER 7
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. walk-in coolers.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. by the dish washer.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. by the dishwasher
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. walk-in-cooler.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. receiiving walk -in-cooler
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • 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
9/1/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/2/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.waiterstaion
  • Critical. Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area. Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 5/19/2010.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • 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. 60days Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 5/19/2010.
3/19/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 14-32-1 Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.counters,shelves ,etc
  • Critical. Violation: 31-07-1 Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area.
  • Critical. Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
3/12/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest/coolest part of the holding unit.
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.buffet not in at time of visit but is sometimes set-up ,provide protection whenever set-up
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.counters,shelves ,etc
  • Dollies, pallets, racks or skids used to store or transport packaged food not designed to be moved easily to allow for cleaning access.
  • Clean wiping cloth not properly stored.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.wait station in dining room
  • Critical. Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • 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. 30days This violation must be corrected by : 3/5/2010.
2/5/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor.dishracks
  • Critical. Observed liquid waste leakage from dumpster onto ground/dumpster pad.
7/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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