Cafe Con Leche Express, 401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CAFE CON LECHE EXPRESS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
License #: 2330994
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oranges
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • 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. Beef empanadas51°f, chicken empanadas 51°f, spinach empanadas51°f, ham 50°f, turkey47°f, tuna salad51°f, chicken salad49°f
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. 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 chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
10/07/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • 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.
5/7/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oranges
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham46°f, turkey 45°f
  • 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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Sanitizer bucket
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • 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.
2/27/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • 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 - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.chiken,beef, ham cheese empanadas at an average of 47°
  • 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 - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
11/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
2/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.[empanadas @ 97 degress]-reheated before serving
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Corrected On Site.
8/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. CABINET and CUP DISPENSER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
2/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
9/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 27-04-1 Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
6/16/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 60F. DO NOT USE REACH_IN COOLER TO STORE ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ITEMS IN STOP SALE ORDER HAS BEEN DISCARDED.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by 1 live roach found IN CABINET. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
6/15/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. SANDWICH REACH_IN COOLER AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 54F. ALL PHF HAS BEEN KEPT IN RIC OVERNIGHT.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • 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. Pro
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. CABINETS
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair ICE MACHINE DOOR LID MISSING
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
3/4/2011Routine - 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. AMBIENT REACH_IN COOLER 60F (UNDERNEATH COUNTER). DO NOT USE REACH_IN COOLER UNTIL REPAIRED.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. PREP REACH_IN COOLER AMBIENT 50F. DO NOT STORED PHF IN THIS COOLER UNTIL REPAIRED. PHF TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER COOLER.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • 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. Pro ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT HAS BEEN RECOMMENDED ON 5/24/10. THIS VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY NEXT UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION.
8/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-11-1 Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-16-1 Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Violation: 16-13-1 Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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. Pro
5/24/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Operator unable to provide invoice for food supplier.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • 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. Pro
3/11/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
11/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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