Bongos Cuban Cafe, 601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Bongos Cuban Cafe
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
License #: 2327931
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 11/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Plastic containers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
11/04/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.above ice machine
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee wearing soiled apron. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.whisk **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
2/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.calcium deposits should be cleaned before use.
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly.by back of kitchen kitchen not in operation
9/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - NONEXEMPT FISH OFFERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED HAS NOT UNDERGONE PROPER PARASITE DESTRUCTION. FISH MUST BE FULLY COOKED OR DISCARDED. FOR CEVICHE.
3/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.dish area
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.poultry 45 degrees Corrected On Site.
11/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
2/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. YELLOW PEPPERS IN WALK_IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
8/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
4/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in refrigeration unit.
  • Critical. No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
10/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/19/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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