Aroma Colombiano, 3935 Nw 7 St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: AROMA COLOMBIANO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3935 Nw 7 St, Miami, FL 33126
License #: 2319598
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 08/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
08/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station.
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
3/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/27/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Baking/pizza pans have accumulation of black debris.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves on top of 3 CS,
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women''s bathroom.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.at the time of inspection, walk in cooler had an ambient temperature of 52 f. Cooked products were issued a stop sale and some products were received this morning. Operator transferred products to reach in cooler, and opened the walk in freezer door connected to walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Operator called service company to service the walk in during inspection. Product temperature at walk in cooler :Beef soup 52 f, hen soup 53 f, chicken soup 52 f, white rice 52 f, beans 51 f
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men''s bathroom
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • 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 - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
10/17/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Baking/pizza pans have accumulation of black debris.
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.women's bathroom
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves on top of 3 CS,
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Bag of onions
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Case of oil
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Pots
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.at the time of inspection, walk in cooler had an ambient temperature of 52 f. Cooked products were issued a stop sale and some products were received this morning. Operator transferred products to reach in cooler, and opened the walk in freezer door connected to walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Operator called service company to service the walk in during inspection. Product temperature at walk in cooler :Beef soup 52 f, hen soup 53 f, chicken soup 52 f, white rice 52 f, beans 51 f
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Pastry box
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. To store empanadas
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Bamboo spoon
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Cooked vegetables hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked onions and tomatoes at 86 f
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Beef soup 52 f, hen soup 53 f, chicken soup 52 f, white rice 52 f, beans 51 f
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken empanadas 91 f(cooked an hour ago, as per manager, reheated in microwave )
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw beef over cooked pork at reach in cooler
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.Beef soup 52 f, hen soup 53 f, chicken soup 52 f, white rice 52 f, beans 51 f located at walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • 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 - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands at 3 CS, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Bucket with Sanitizing solution stored inside hand washing sink.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
10/16/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest cooler. Front counter cooler
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • 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 - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • 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 - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
4/18/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves throughout kitchen
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest cooler. Front counter cooler
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Basic - Water buildup in reach-in cooler
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs and chicken inside reach-in cooler
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • 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 - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
1/28/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW BEEF and CHICKEN OVER COOKED VEGETABLES INSIDE REACHIN COOLER
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-09-1 Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. FLIES
  • Violation: 37-09-1 Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. PAINT CHIPPING ON WALL OVER COOKING STOVE
10/5/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 01B-16-1 Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. MILK IN FRONT COOUNTER
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - Violation: 07-07-1 Observed open food re-served to customers. SAUCES
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW BEEF and CHICKEN OVER COOKED VEGETABLES INSIDE REACHIN COOLER
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Violation: 08B-09-1 Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical - Violation: 12A-03-1 Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. WASHED HANDS WITH ONE GLOVE IN ONE HAND INNN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical - Violation: 12A-22-1 Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. ONLY WEARING ONE DISHWASHING GLOVE WHEN PREPARING SALADS
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-18-1 Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. BROKEN REACHIN COOLER DIRTY BAD ODER ON COOKLINE WITH SPOILED FOOD INSIDE REACHIN COOLER
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. WORKING REACHIN COOLER INTERIOR SOILED
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. OVEN
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. WALKIN COOLER DOOR
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. WALKIN COOLER SHELVES
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. STORAGE CONTAINERS
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. THROUGHOUT KITCHEN
  • Critical - Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-09-1 Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. FLIES
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Violation: 37-06-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Violation: 37-09-1 Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. PAINT CHIPPING ON WALL OVER COOKING STOVE
  • Violation: 42-03-1 Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-05-1 Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees.
7/11/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. STORAGE CONTAINERS
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. THROUGHOUT KITCHEN
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. WASHED HANDS WITH ONE GLOVE IN ONE HAND INNN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. ONLY WEARING ONE DISHWASHING GLOVE WHEN PREPARING SALADS
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. BROKEN REACHIN COOLER DIRTY BAD ODER ON COOKLINE WITH SPOILED FOOD INSIDE REACHIN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. WORKING REACHIN COOLER INTERIOR SOILED
  • Critical - Observed open food re-served to customers. SAUCES
  • 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. MILK IN FRONT COOUNTER
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW BEEF and CHICKEN OVER COOKED VEGETABLES INSIDE REACHIN COOLER
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. OVEN
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. WALKIN COOLER DOOR
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. WALKIN COOLER SHELVES
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. FLIES
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • 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 - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. PAINT CHIPPING ON WALL OVER COOKING STOVE
  • 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.
7/9/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed soiled WALK -in cooler shelves.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
1/20/2012Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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