Che Tito's Pizzeria & Grill, 12018 Sw 88 St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHE TITO'S PIZZERIA & GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 12018 Sw 88 St, Miami, FL 33186
License #: 2322553
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 09/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
09/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Bread case / boxes.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing at kitchen areas.
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink.
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At rolling cart. Beef 49°f.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front hand sink by bar area.
4/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.(white reach in cooler)
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.(loose faucet in women's restroom)
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce.(pork over green peppers)
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
12/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Front hand sink
  • Basic - Baking/pizza pans have accumulation of black debris.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Cases of bread on floor , bag of ice
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Purses stored next to single service lids
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade garbage bags used in direct contact to store food. To cover food and stored bread
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Used to store raw beef
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. First reach in cooler to kitchen entrance
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Several reach in cooler
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. By hand sink
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken over rte bread , raw shell eggs over bottled drinks
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 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 - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Top of reach in cooler
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice , pasta, potato salad
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
2/18/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-23-1 Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-25-1 Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. walk in cooler and walk in freezer
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. ESTABLISHMENT NEEDS TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES. PHOTICOPIES ARE NOT ALLOWED.
10/3/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. woman's bathroom
  • Ceiling tile missing by 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.
  • Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. ON TOP OF REACH IN COOLER BY WALK IN COOLERS. 2 LIGHT PANELS ARE NOT WORKING.
  • Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls. 3 compartment sink and hand sink
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. RESCH IN COOLER
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.men's bathroom
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. ESTABLISHMENT NEEDS TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES. PHOTICOPIES ARE NOT ALLOWED.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. PURSE NEXT TO UTENSILS
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. racks used for warewashing . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on shelves inside walk in cooler
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves by warewashing area
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. EMPLOYEE CUTTING RAW CHICKEN THEN CONTINUE TO PREPARE COOKED STEAK SANDWICH WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. ware washing procedures
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. washing hands at 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. tomatoes inside walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. CUTTING BOARDS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. pizza prep maker on top of prep table
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. walk in cooler and walk in freezer
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. REACH IN COOLER BY COOK LINE
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. top of warewashing machine
  • Observed nonfood-grade bags used for food storage.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. RAW BEEF Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.200+
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. TO GO CONTAINERS ON TOP SHELVES
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. at light panels
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. empanadas inside reach in refrigerator
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. WOOD PADDLE
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. AT KITCHEN AREA
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. yuca on prep table
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.10 ppm
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR Repeat Violation.
8/3/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Communited meats and beef at 53 and 47 degrees Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • 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
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/21/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 61 BEEF INSIDE REACHIN COOLER This violation must be corrected by : 8/16/2011.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. boxes of bread
  • Critical - Violation: 12A-23-1 Observed an mop used to store pots and pans.
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Violation: 17-11-1 No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-18-1 Observed soil residue in storage containers. flour
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. REFRIGERATOR DOORS
  • Critical - Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed back door soiled with accumulated dirt debris.
  • Critical - Violation: 41A-09-1 Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. iodine solution and other personal care items stored over food prep station
8/17/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 61 BEEF INSIDE REACHIN COOLER This violation must be corrected by : 8/16/2011.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • 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 - Observed an mop used to store pots and pans.
  • Observed back door soiled with accumulated dirt debris.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. REFRIGERATOR DOORS
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. boxes of bread
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. GARLIC IN OIL 77 F
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. flour
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. iodine solution and other personal care items stored over food prep station
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
8/15/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 1-3-2010.
1/27/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 10-06-1 In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.ice,sugar.
  • Critical. Violation: 16-03-1 Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-18-1 Observed soil residue in storage containers.rice,sugar
  • Critical. Violation: 50-05-1 License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.license EXPIRED 10-1-2
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 1-3-2010.
12/3/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.walkin cooler This violation must be corrected by : 11-4 2010 .
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.ice,sugar.
  • 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. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.rice,sugar
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.handwashing sink by grill Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 1-3-2010.
11/3/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.lasagna
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.cookline
6/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.lasagna
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.ice in front counter
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.ice sink in front counter
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.shelving
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.cutting boards
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.cookline
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.kitchen
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.handsink by grill blocked by trashcan
4/22/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.lasagna
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.raw chicken thawing on top of pizza oven Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.ice in bar
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.walkin
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.walkin
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.bar- by ice sink
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.dough roller
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical. Current Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
10/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/17/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/10/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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