Cafe El Malecon, 146 Ne 2 Ave, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CAFE EL MALECON
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 146 Ne 2 Ave, Miami, FL 33132-2509
License #: 2312524
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 8/14/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach IN COOLER .
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. reach IN COOLER .
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. reach IN COOLER .
8/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. SLICING MUSHROOM and HANDLING EGG TOAST Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. COOKING EQUIPMENT
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. SOUP COOLING IN REACH_IN COOLER COVERED. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. STEAM TABLE Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. POULTRY Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. BEANS AND POULTRY AT ROOM TEMPERATURE Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. NO WRAPPING ON CHEESE/IMPROPERLY STORED.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. REACH_IN GLASS CHEST FREEZER (PORK LEG, BEANS, ETC)
  • Critical - Sanitizing solution not maintained clean.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
3/28/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. BEANS and POULTRY Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
8/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. FISH SITTING ON PREP TABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN.
3/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. BLACK BEANS IN HOME DEPOT BUCKET COVERED. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. GRABBING SLICED ONIONS FROM REACH_IN COOLER WITH BARE HANDS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. CUTTING POULTRY AND HANDLE FOAM BOXES. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. NO HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS BY HANDWASH SINK
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. COOKED BLACK BEANS INSIDE A 5-GALLONS HOME DEPOT PLASTIC BUCKET
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. 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
9/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Repeat Violation.
  • 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. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. SUPERMARKET BAGS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed openings in wall.
4/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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 uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. rice bags kept open.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Critical. Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water.
  • Critical. Observed an employee with long fingernails working with exposed food.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. supe4market bags.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • 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
1/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/4/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/29/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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