Costa Grille, 17875 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: COSTA GRILLE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 17875 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
License #: 2331246
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
09/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.kitchen area
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
3/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
9/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Railing where pitchers are stored
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Soda cans
  • Basic - Existing ice machine located outside with no overhead protection.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Container with bags of chips
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
4/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. STAINLESS STEEL PANS ON TOP OF SANITIZING CONTAINER Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BAR
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. ICE BIN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PASTA Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
10/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Light not functioning. dishwasher aa.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. handwashing sink in dishwasher area.
4/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. hand sink in dishwashing area
12/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment (next to dishmachine, 55F) incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Other working coolers present; ambient temperature currently observed at 50F.
  • Critical - Cooked poultry not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds.
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces not cleaned after being contaminationed (soiled wiping cloths in use).
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-bar area.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent-exit side of dishmachine.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface-perimeter of kitchen, bar area.
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands-bar area.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food (inside cooler next to dishmachine) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment.
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure that employees properly cook food.
3/29/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food (beverage ice, bar fruit) in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils in containers, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
10/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food (fruit) by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food preparation sinks, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning-bar area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface-handwash sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.
4/30/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food (hot dogs, drink mixers-bar area) held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Observed containers (2) stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food (beverage ice-bar area) in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands-bar area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized-bar area.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning.
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.
11/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/18/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/4/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/5/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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