59th & Lex, 19555 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: 59TH & LEX
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 19555 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180
License #: 2326856
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 11/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
11/12/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.3compartment sink
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
3/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
11/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. BREAD Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. FRONT AREA
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. SLICING BREAD Corrected On Site.
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN
10/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. handwashing sink Next to 3comp sink.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. and also by the water heater.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
4/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/10/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM GRILL
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ICE SCOOP
  • 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 : 12/11/2012.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed debris accumulated on kitchen floor. DRY STORAGE BEHIND Equipment
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. WALK IN COOLER
  • Observed hole in ceiling. REAR STORAGE)
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
10/11/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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 : 8-21-11.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 8-21-11.
6/21/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method-food observed sealed with temperature above 70F.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure proper cooling. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
2/24/2011Routine - 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. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • Critical. Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper cooling.
9/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented-tuna cans.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food-fresh garlic, chicken, shredded cheese cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Products layered high inside containers. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical. Unpackaged food-bread not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food, lemons, mint by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food (dry storage area) not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Critical. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control, potatoes and cabbage, without having written procedures.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food preparation sinks, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use-front server area.
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces-cutting board, encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Drain cover(s) missing.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-front server area.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-front server area.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory-front server area.
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices-underneath water heater.
  • Observed wall-perimeter of kitchen, soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
3/17/2010Routine - 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical. Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Corrected On Site.
10/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/12/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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