Fih N Things South Inc., 18901 South Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FIH N THINGS SOUTH INC.
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 18901 South Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33157
License #: 2330464
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 2/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
2/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 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 - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions.
8/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • 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 - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
6/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. See stop sale.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food.using cardboard boxes to store ready to eat food
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
2/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves. Corrected On Site.
4/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.
12/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
3/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
9/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. IN REACH IN COOLER AND BY KITCHEN SHELVES
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. RESTAGED CHICKEN & COOKED BLACK BEANS
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. BEANS
  • Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. SHELVES BY KITCHEN
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.SPOONS & FORKS KNIVES
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. FOAM FOOD CONTAINERS
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. HANDSINK
  • Observed garbage lid open. IN THE KITCHEN
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. BY OPEN FRYER
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
2/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.raw chicken prepared 1 hour earlier Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bathroom
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/19/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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