Braza Lena, 419 Caroline Street, Key West, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BRAZA LENA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 419 Caroline Street, Key West, FL 33040
License #: 5428089
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 5/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.Light shields in kitchen area.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Dry storage canned goods
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.Flour container
5/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.Pitchers
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.Desserts
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Server station
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.Bar
  • Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
12/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Observed: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.Knives inside reach in stored between rack **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Kitchen shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Server station. Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Server station. Priority: Intermediate
  • Intermediate - Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate
  • High Priority - Observed: Small flying insects in bar area. Priority: High Priority
4/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.apples Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.unwrapped straws Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.knives in reach in Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.underneath spices
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.meats in walk in
10/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. No conviniently located hand wash sink in grilling area. Employees must exit the area to wash hands.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Bar area
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • 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 live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over tomatoes
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw poultry over raw beef
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Mop sink
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
4/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/27/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. 20 PLUS DEAD ROACHES IN BAR AREAS
  • Observed debris/utensils/linens on the bar's floor.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on flour bins storage's floor.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW DUCK STORED OVER/NEXT TO RAW BEEF Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. GREEN PEPPER OIL and CAPPERS Corrected On Site.(DISCARDED BY OPERATOR)
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 PLUS DRIED RODENT DROPPINGS FOUND IN DRY FOOD STORAGE'S FLOOR 5 FEET FROM KITCHEN AREA WITH NO ENCLOSURE IN BETWEEN
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 PLUS DRIED RODENT DROPPINGS FOUND IN THE FRONT DINNING AREA BAR
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.
9/23/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dead shellfish and/or shellfish with broken shells. May not be served. Corrected On Site. OPENED MUSSLES SHELLS FROM THE DAY BEFORE (DISCARDED BY OPERATOR)
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. BOTTLED OF COCA COLA INSIDE ICE MACHINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. IN WALK IN COOLER and WALK IN FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area. OVER FLOUR BINS Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. AT HAND SINK IN DINNING AREA
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW BEEF OVER RTE FOODS
4/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Observed residue/moldlike substance build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. IN THE FRONT BAR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. IN THE FRONT BAR
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
9/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walk in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cakes.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
6/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. COOKED FOODS AT WALK IN COOLER. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site. SHELL EGGS OVER SAUCES.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. POULTRY CASES . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. KITCHEN HOSE (RED) IN KITCHEN BACK DOOR. Corrected On Site.
11/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/20/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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