Chef Creole Seafood Inc, 13105 W Dixie Hwy, North Miami Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHEF CREOLE SEAFOOD INC
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 13105 W Dixie Hwy, North Miami Beach, FL 33161
License #: 2327779
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 08/05/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
08/05/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.
  • Basic - Employee wearing soiled apron.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Steam table leaking water underneath.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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 - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken 123°
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Chicken 53°f , fish 74°f , shrimp 54°f, goat 72°f,
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • 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 - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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 - Reach-in cooler 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 - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
08/04/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Grease build up on cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Observed tile missing from wall.
  • 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. Sipping clot on prep table.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Food manager certification expired on 3-10-14 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
5/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.over steam table
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.in the 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 - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
9/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/13/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. October 01,2012 **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling.pork
1/22/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • 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.one employee had at time of inspection
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.bricks used to hold up three compartment sink
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
8/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Dumpster not on proper pad.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Repeat Violation.
  • Garbage enclosure area in disrepair.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. OBSERVED BUCKET IN HAND WASH SINK. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 8-13-12.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 8-12-13.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. OBSEVERED POULTRY AND PORK ABOVE 41 DEGREES.
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. OBSERVED POULTRY AT 116 DEGREES.
6/13/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Dumpster not on proper pad.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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 - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USED BARE HAND TO PICK UP FRIED PLANTAINS FROM PREP TABLE TO CONTAINER.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. OBSERVED RIF BROKEN AND BEYOND PAIR
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING CONTAINER IN HAND WASH SINK.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. OBSERVED FISH AT 61 DEGREES, SHRIMP AT 56 DEGREES, AND CONCH AT 58 DEGREES.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. OBSERVED FRIED PLAINTAINS NOT COVERED AND PLACED UNDER PREP TABLE.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. OBSERVED POULTRY AT 119 DEGREES. Corrected On Site.
12/29/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Ceiling tile missing. IN FOOD PREP AREA.
  • Dumpster not on proper pad. OBSERVED DUMPSTER NOT ON CONCRETE PAD.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZER DOOR IN DISREPAIR AND RUSTY.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. OBSERVED INSIDE OF REACH IN FREEZER SOILED.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. OBSERVED SHRIMP AND PORK AT 61 DEGREES. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. POULTRY IN WARMER AT 97 DEGREES. Corrected On Site.
7/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. OBSERVED THAT HAND WASH SIGN IS MISSING IN THE RESTROOM.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
2/10/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER SOILED WITH FOOD AND SAUCE.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. CEILING VENT IS DUSTY.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN FOOD PREP AREA.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. BOTTLE OF SPRAY INSIDE REACH COOLER. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. LICENSE IS EXPIRED.
12/28/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Observe shrimp being thawed in standing water.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. OBSERVED PLANTAINS LEFT UNCOVERED. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. DOOR IN REACH IN COOLER IS BROKEN.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Reach-in cooler has water accumulated inside.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE IN HAND WASHING SINK BROKEN
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES USING HAND WASHING SINK FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Observed clean linens stored in improper location. OBSERVED SOILED LINEN ON THE FLOOR.
3/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. EMPLOYEE BATHROOM
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
8/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/14/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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