A Touch Of Cuban, 117 E Hallandale Beach Blvd, Hallandale Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: A TOUCH OF CUBAN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 117 E Hallandale Beach Blvd, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
License #: 1621912
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 09/11/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
09/11/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
  • Basic - Plastic vinyl soup cups cracked/chipped. COS
  • High Priority - Employee with infected sore/cut/burn/wound on hand or wrist without two layers of impermeable protection on the wound is handling food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling, chicken, beef, RIC, COS.
  • Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications.
09/10/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment.
09/10/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean in place equipment not washed, rinsed and sanitized using three distinct steps. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment.
08/26/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Clean in place equipment not washed, rinsed and sanitized using three distinct steps. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor, onions, oranges, tortillas, corrected on site.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, blocked with a box of tortillas on top, corrected on site.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of ice residue.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, beef, pork, beans, RIC. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, degreaser and bleach, corrected on site.
  • Intermediate - Unnecessary items in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area.
6/25/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling, black beans, beef and potatoe, corrected on site.
  • Intermediate - Unnecessary items on premises, in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area.
3/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Old labels on containers.COS
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Double stocking of food unprotected, diced ham in cup over lettuce, RIC, cooks line, **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
10/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.HWS, Kitchen.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.beef, COS
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.COS
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. COS
  • High Priority - Live, ants insects in food preparation area. Kitchen, extermination needed, provide report.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.row eggs over cooked beef, RIC kitchen, COS
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Freezer, kitchen provide report for repairs 24 hours via fax.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. On prep sink, HWS blocked with bread loafs, COS
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.used to store bread, kitchen, COS
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, store bread, COS
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.COS
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.COS
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Beef, sauce, rice, tamales, pork. Reach in cooler, kitchen.COS
1/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Waitresss station, Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Dry storage room.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Hood system, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.3 reach in coolers, cooks line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Pots, trays in it. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.Row beef over sauce, reach in cooler, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.Alcohol bottle next to spices. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Windex, Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Handwash sink's faucet, kitchen and handwash sink's faucet, ladys room.
8/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.cup of tomatoes stored insidee cut tomatoes reach in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.pastry brushes in it Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.36 degrees water not running/turned on Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
6/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.floor drain cover missing.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.mens room Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.croquettes freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.cut onions reach in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.lobster base chest freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.dresding reach in Corrected On Site.
4/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.12/10
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed person in charge allowing entry of unauthorized persons in kitchen.child behind counter Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.soup Corrected On Site.
12/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.hairnet/on prep next to coffee Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.keys Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.not inverted Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cheese reach in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cuban sandwiches reach in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cut onions Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.soup reach in Corrected On Site.
7/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.step stool blocking Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.using chlorine needs to get quaternary test kit.
  • Observed personal care item stored with glasses/box staples Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.breaded meat patties /reach in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.communited meat/hobart Corrected On Site.
6/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.over front prep
  • Critical - Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.front counter
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.fagor small reach in/others available/owner says repair man coming
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.front counter
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.next to espresso machine Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.eggs/tamales reach in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs/oranges reach in 2. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.cleaner/salt Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.squeeze bottles reach in
2/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Wholesome, sound condition
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Clean clothes, hair restraints
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food management certification valid
  • Critical. Employee training validation
1/3/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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