Beijing Cafe, 6950 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BEIJING CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6950 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33141
License #: 2333065
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 10/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Box of cigarettes **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Walk in cooler and freezer plus reach in coolers **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Establishment did not use chlorine sanitizer when washing. Corrective action taken by operator to place chlorine in water
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh garlic and oil mix at 60° F for less than 4 hours. Corrective action taken by operator to place in reach in cooler
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Chicken not commercially packaged over beef not commercially packaged.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
10/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Observed walk in cooler, reach in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets soiled
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. In HWS by 3CS
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 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 - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
07/17/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Throughout kitchen. Under equipment and. under dry storage
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 30 plus dead roaches throughout kitchen.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Observed walk in cooler, reach in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets soiled
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. In HWS by 3CS
  • Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 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 - Cooked rice/pasta hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice at 117° F
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrective action taken by operator to put on ice.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked chicken laying on top of raw chicken. Corrective action taken by operator by throwing away. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Observed chicken on top of beef. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches in unsealed wood under HWS.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed little bugs in flour bin.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
07/16/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. PVC pipe in WIC AND FAN COVER IN WIC
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop
  • Basic - Shelves not attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wood shelf
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • 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 - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
1/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. **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 - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling.
  • 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.
9/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.
  • 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. Chicken
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Shrimp over cabbage, 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 - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Shrimp
  • 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.
6/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked. Chicken and beef
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over lettuce.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walk in cooler egg rolls onions
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-32-1 Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.
10/4/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.Raw chicken stored over cooked pork
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/3/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. walkin cooler.
4/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
4/9/2012Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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