Chery's Restaurant, 12781 W Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHERY'S RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 12781 W Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33161
License #: 2331952
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 10/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Toilet seat missing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease behind the stove **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. turkey 54°f, cut lettuce 70°f, **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
10/06/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Toilet seat missing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided. **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease behind the stove **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - First aid supplies improperly stored. Rubbing alcohol **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Fish 62°f, turkey 59°f, lettuce 78°f, **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Fish **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by table **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
10/03/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Holes/opening in wall.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  • 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. Washed Lettuce
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
4/29/2014Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • 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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
4/28/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Holes/opening in wall.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  • 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. Washed Lettuce
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Oxtails 59°, beef 59°, turkey 58°, goat 57°, chicken 59°
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Oxtails 130°, cooked plantains 105° less than 4 hour
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by 35 plus live roaches found in dry storage room located in kitchen. 2 live roaches at handwashing sink. 1 live roach at front counter.
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by 8 fresh black rodent droppings found in dry storage room located in kitchen
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Insect baits **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
4/28/2014Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • 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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • 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.
2/19/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed food in reach in cooler above 41 degrees.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed turkey in prep area below 135 degrees.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep table in front of hand wash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
12/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area.bag of onions
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground.
  • 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. Three compartment sink
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.block with a table
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.front an back hand sink
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
6/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale. All items cooked the night befor
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw chicken over lettuce
  • 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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.it is block by a prep table and plastic containers
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.in bathroom
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.in kitchen next to water heater
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.in kitchen in front of three compartment sink
2/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 05-08-1 No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Violation: 15-38-1 No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Critical - Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-04-1 Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable.kitchen
9/26/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.back handsink
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.kitchen
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • 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.new employees
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises.inside light cover
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed hole in wall.by back door
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
7/18/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces not cleaned between uses with fruits and vegetables and potentially hazardous foods. OBSERVED PREP TABLE SOILED.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. NO PAPER AT HAND WASH SINK.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. PREP TABLE IMPEDE ACCESS TO HAND WASH SINK.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. FISH 56 DEGREES. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/29/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. OBSERVED PORK IN RIC AT 52 DEGREES.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. OBSERVED RAW FISH STORED IN SMALL REACH IN FREEZER STORED WITH ICE.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. AT HAND WA H SINK IN KITCHEN ARE.A
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. PREP TABLE IN FRONT OF HAND WASH SINK.
12/23/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
7/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. COW FEET STEW FOUND AT 119 DEGREES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
3/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 29-08-1 Plumbing system in disrepair. handsink in kitchen
12/17/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. handsink in kitchen
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • 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
10/14/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/30/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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