Carne Asada Tortilleria Nica Inc, 10404 West Flagler Street #5, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: CARNE ASADA TORTILLERIA NICA INC
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10404 West Flagler Street #5, Miami, FL 33174
License #: 2323994
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Walk in freezer
  • Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
10/03/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Basic - Ceiling fan had accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Walk in freezer
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Milk jugs
  • 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. Prepared milk 46 F in dispenser Operator put ice
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Juice
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Grind re attachment and blade for chopper
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling.
  • 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 - Refrigerator not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
10/02/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
3/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
9/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
5/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
  • Basic - Packaged food labeled improperly or incompletely and does not comply with Federal Standards of Identity.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for distribution to other establishments does not include the required food allergen information.
  • Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law.
1/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Light not functioning.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap.
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.
  • Critical - Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
7/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. ACCIRDING TO EMPLOYEE THE RICE WAS COOKED ON 5/2/12 AT 10 PM AND IT IS 9:58 AM ON 5/3/12 THE TEMPERATURE OF THE RICE IS AT 50 F
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. PASTRY BOX IN FRONT COUNTER
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. WATER DAMAGE IN KITCHEN
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. ICE MACHINE LEAKING WATER
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW CHICKEN OVER RAW BEEF INSIDE WALK IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW SHELL EGGS OVER RAW BEEF INSIDE WALK IN Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. SHELVES ON TOP OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. CHLORINE AT 200+ PPM AT WIPING CLOTH BUCKET Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. RICE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher with no approved inspection tag. For reporting purposes only. CLASS K EXTINGUISHER
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. WHITE RICE AT 120 F TO BE PLACED ON THE STEAM TABLE
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. JUICE SOLD TO CUSTOMERS AND PREPARED ON SITE
5/3/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.[pans and utensils washed but not sanitized]
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.[dirty utensils ]
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.[Jacqueline Garcia came after inspection was started and there were 6 employees working]
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.[cup with coffee] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.[switching from one station to another, from cleaning to washing utensils]
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.[front counter and kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[plantain leaves inside walk in freezer ]
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[yuca, chicken, cheese] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[beef marinated in a plastic container with a date label of 1/28/12 has a temp of 46F Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[cooked plantain that has been mashed at 47F inside walk-in cooler ]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[sausage]
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.[cheese] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[ raw eggs over vegetables ]
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[swai fillet over sweet plantains inside walk in freezer ]
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.[chlorine in WC exceeds 200 ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[spices in dry storage, and ground beef inside walk in cooler ] Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.[chicken at steam table temp was at 117 F] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.[soup at 120 F]
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.[sugar]
1/30/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - No person in charge of establishment. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
9/21/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - No person in charge of establishment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dented cans.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Soft white cheese at 50 degrees
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped insects in kitchen area light covers
  • Observed wall in disrepair.Bathroom door area and mopsink wall
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.Mopsink
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Establishment using reduced oxygen packaging without a proper HACCP plan.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Cooked tamales
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.Bulk sugar container
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Observed nonfood-grade supermarket bags used for food storage.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Peeler
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.Mopsink
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
8/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-24-1 Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 21-11-1 Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
6/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. ESTABLISHMENT HAS EXPANDED AND TAKEN NEXT DOOR SPACE. OPERATOR HAS FINISHED RENOVATIONS/EXPANSION AND IS OPENED TO THE PUBLIC. This violation must be corrected by : 6/20/10.
4/20/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. JUICES IN REACH_IN COOLET
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. NACATAMALES IN A POT @101F, BEANS RICE @ 84F; BEANS 80F, PHF FINISHED COOKING FROM LAST NIGHT @ 11pm AND LET TO COOLED ON A CRATE
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. DICING COOKED BEEF Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. ESTABLISHMENT WILL EXPAND AND TAKE OVER SPACE NEXT DOOR. OPERATOR NEEDS TO SUBMIT PLAN REVIEW.
7/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/17/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 8/11/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/31/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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