Cathay Chinese Rest, 13772 Sw 152 St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CATHAY CHINESE REST
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 13772 Sw 152 St, Miami, FL 33177-1163
License #: 2323330
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 08/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom fixtures designed with non-readily cleanable design.( toilet in men's restroom )
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.( under dishwash machine)
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Plumbing improperly installed.( loose faucet rear kitchen)
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.( walkin cooler)
08/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.( behind 3-comp sink)
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.(oyster sauce)
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up on tea water nozzles
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.( cooking equipment)
4/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.(walkin cooler)
  • Basic - Interior of hot tea bin with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall and/or ceiling obstructed with exposed utility lines.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. (Opened can of soy sauce in dry storage unit) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Corrected On-Site**
10/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside flour container
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Cutting board **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Inside walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Underneath equipment by cook line
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.case of noodles and bottled drinks, case of gigs inside walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. , by serving station **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall and/or ceiling obstructed with exposed utility lines. In kitchen area
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Some areas **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working container of food not labeled in English.
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches underneath the cook line.
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw shrimp behind rte vegetables **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice at 59 f
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach
  • 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 - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Brush with metal band
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. **Repeat Violation**
3/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Inside walk in cooler
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving around 3- compartment sink, inside walk in cooler shelves
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Flour, cans of food, sauce, eggs at walk in cooler
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken over raw beef at walk in cooler
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. Cans
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Walk in cooler
  • Observed wall and/or ceiling obstructed with exposed utility lines. Some areas of kitchen
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. By ware washing area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Some areas of kitchen
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. Abc by ice macine
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Rice at 76 f
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
12/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • 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.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - (6) All building structural components, attachments and fixtures shall be kept in good repair, clean and free of obstructions.
  • (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris.
  • Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified in Parts 4-1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturers' specifications.
  • Critical - Handwashing Signage. A sign or poster that notified FOOD EMPLOYEES' to wash their hands shall be posted at all handwashing lavatories used by FOOD EMPLOYEES' and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES'.
  • Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: (A) Inside the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT if the receptacles and units: (1) Contain FOOD residue and are not in continuous use; or (2) After they are filled; and (B) With tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.
3/21/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. in men and women restroom This violation must be corrected by : 5/06/2012.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.In walk in cooler and walk in freezer
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. kitchen screen door
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
3/6/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW CHICKEN OVER RAW FISH INSIDE walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
10/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.walkin freezer
3/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
9/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.HAM
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.FRIED CHICKEN PIECES, EGGROLLS
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Repeat Violation.RICE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to contamination. rice cooling uncovered in area with many flies
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.WALKIN -CHICKEN OVER R-T-E FOODS
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.WALKIN-RAW CHICKEN OVER RICE
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed employees using same utensil to handle raw and cooked product. RAW SHELL EGGS CARTON REUSED Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.BULK PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING RICE,FLOUR
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.KITCHEN HANDSINK - SIGN WORN OFF. BATHROOM HANDSINK MISSING SIGN
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.
4/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, 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.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.RICE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • Critical. Observed employee dry hands on cloth after washing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.OVER PREP REACHIN WHILE CLEANING Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.silver plates
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.USED TO STORE UTENSILS
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.
11/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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