Casa Panza Cafe, 1620 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CASA PANZA CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1620 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL 33135
License #: 2315174
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 10/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • 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 - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.missing cold water faucet handle bar area
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.grout missing in some areas
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.ice machine needs side covers
  • 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.
10/07/2014Routine - FoodCall 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.mopsink
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.under handsink
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.missing cold water faucet handle bar area
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.grout missing in some areas
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.by waterheater area
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.walking cooler
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.dry storage area
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.wine room
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.someareas
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Flammables stored/debris present in boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.lamb, chorizo stew, pork, rice at an average of 47° in walking cooler according to manager from previous day
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.ice machine needs side covers
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.lamb, fish, rice, pork, chorizo stew at an average of 47° from previous day according to manager
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw octopus over fruits, raw eggs over cooked food
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit.pork with beef in same containers
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.chicken over fish
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.storage containers with mold like substance in walking cooler
  • 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 - 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 - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.mixer handle
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation room or area.front bar area
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.mop sink
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 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 - Soil residue in food storage containers.
08/06/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor.
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Pots stored under hand sink pipe.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women''s bathroom.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In reach in cooler behind main bar area.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.
  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Ice machine not working and it''s broken as per operator.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Missing cold water faucet handle by bar area
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce.raw fish over unwashed lime
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Dish machine racks
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Fruit flies
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. At dry storage area
3/26/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor.
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Pots stored under hand sink pipe.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Be dry storage area
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In reach in cooler behind main bar area.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.
  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Ice machine not working and it's broken as per operator.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Doors to the side of restaurant
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Missing cold water faucet handle by bar area
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce.raw fish over unwashed lime
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.spoons
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Dish machine racks
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • 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 - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Fruit flies
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. She'll eggs over ready to eat food in walk in cooler, raw ceviche over cooked potatoes in walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach in cooler
  • 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 - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation room or area at front counter bar on main room.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by multiple objects.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in hand wash sink.
  • Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the dishmachine/glasswasher/potwasher. Chlorine machine but had Quat test strips.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Quaternary kit provided.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Women's bathroom.
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
  • Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. At dry storage area
1/23/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen and storage room.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
  • Basic - Ice making machine located outside. It has overhead protection and cage with a lock for protection but lid can still be opened and ice taken out by anyone.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Inside RI cooler in kitchen.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathrooms
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Outer openings not closed during kitchen operation. doors kept opened.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Kitchen
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bread
  • High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground.
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Delivered frozen, served for ceviche
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooling potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
  • 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.
  • 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 - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Bars
8/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/24/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Eggs over ready to eat.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
2/20/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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