Mr Chef's, 18800 Ne 29 Ave Ste 10, Aventura, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MR CHEF'S
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 18800 Ne 29 Ave Ste 10, Aventura, FL 33180
License #: 2331789
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 07/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • 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.
07/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs
  • 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.
4/21/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
1/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
8/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Behind RIF
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Duck hanging over sink
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell Eggs over broccoli.
  • 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 - 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.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
4/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • 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 food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
10/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
5/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-19-1 Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor.dry storage area
  • Violation: 10-07-1 Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Violation: 14-49-1 Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair ice built up in walk in FREEZER
  • Critical - Violation: 16-13-1 Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.push cart
  • Critical - Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.mop sink
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-03-1 Observed dead roaches on premises.in none work cooler by office
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.under equipment
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall.by handwash sink
  • Violation: 37-13-1 Observed hole in ceiling.over handwash sink in kitchen area
  • Violation: 37-20-2 Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Violation: 42-03-1 Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Violation: 42-05-1 Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination.
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise.storage
  • Critical - Violation: 47-05-2 Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
12/21/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.kitchen area
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.wood not seal
  • Critical - Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises.in none work cooler by office
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. This violation must be corrected by : 12/21/2011 .
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.under equipment
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.dry storage area
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed hole in ceiling.over handwash sink in kitchen area
  • Observed hole in wall.by handwash sink
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair ice built up in walk in FREEZER
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.shrimp
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.eggs over cook ribs
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.push cart
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.cookline
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.storage
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.by dishwasher
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.mop sink
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
12/20/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.
  • Critical - Employees not informed of acceptable sanitary practices.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Observed uncooked shelled eggs on counter from previous day, observed uncooked, sealed beef left in sink from 2am according to management.
6/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food (poultry) stored over ready-to-eat food (walk-in cooler). Observed uncooked eggs stored above produce during Callback Inspection; Corrected on site.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food (onions) stored on floor. Poultry observed on floor during Callback Inspection; Corrected on site.
  • Critical - Violation: 09-04-1 Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Critical - Violation: 12A-13-1 Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, floor drains, shelves.
  • Violation: 24-05-1 Clean glasses, cups, utensils-spoons, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-05-1 Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-06-1 Employees not informed of acceptable sanitary practices.
4/12/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Food (whole duck) not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust/chemical contamination.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food (poultry) stored over ready-to-eat food (walk-in cooler).
  • Critical. Observed food (onions) stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed food (lettuce) contaminated by unsanitized equipment.
  • 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 employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces in contact with potentially hazardous food not cleaned at least every four hours.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, floor drains, shelves.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils-spoons, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen-dry storage.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees.
  • Critical. Employees not informed of acceptable sanitary practices.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 2-23-11.
12/23/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/9/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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