Cafeteria Tonita Corp, 1625 Palu Ave, Hialeah, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CAFETERIA TONITA CORP
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1625 Palu Ave, Hialeah, FL 33010
License #: 2327205
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 11/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing.
  • High Priority - Pots or other cooking equipment not being sanitized.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
11/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source. See stop sale. Eggs
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Eggs
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bathroom
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bathroom
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Two-compartment sink used for warewashing.
3/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor.
  • Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 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 - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. **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. Only one employee.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
10/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. **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.
3/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/18/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Game animal not commercially raised for food and raised, slaughtered and processed in a proper manner. Observed live chickens in the back of the restaurant. Asked owner (Rosa Alaniz) what are the chickens for and she said they are for soup. She also said that only for personal/family consumption.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. using 3 compartment sink for hand washing.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed non-service animals in the food establishment or on premises. Observed chickens in the back of restaurant. Observed cages right outside back door.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed the use of unpasteurized liquid, frozen, or dry eggs and egg products.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.
10/12/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity.ICE CREAM SCOOP
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
5/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
10/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
7/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
2/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical. Employee not familiar with the Heimlich maneuver.
10/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/16/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 7/16/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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