Coco Gelato, 401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: COCO GELATO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132-1924
License #: 2326087
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
  • Intermediate - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. Establishment has quat needs chlorine test strips.
10/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution.mEstablishment has quat needs chlorine
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
6/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/22/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 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.
10/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. By warewashing area
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.20 very dry droppings. underneath counter on shelf. Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • 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 metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
8/13/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.by 3 compartment sink
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. For fruit juice pasturizing
1/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical - No ground fault interruption protection on electrical outlet located within six feet of a water source. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.JUICER
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.FRUITS
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.IN ICE CREAM COOLER
  • Observed wall in disrepair.BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical - Reach-in FREEZER not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
10/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. ICE CREAM SCOOP HOLDER
  • Observed establishment using cardboard as a food-contact surface. CARBOARD USED AS LID/STACKING CONTAINERS
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. GELATO COUNTER BINS (NOT_IN_USE)
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
3/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. CALL TALLAHASSEE AT 850-487-1395 TO PAY LICENSE RENEWAL.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. REACH_IN COOLER (GAP BETWEEN COUNTER AND COUNTER)
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
10/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. DO NOT STACK CONTAINERS LOCATED IN REACH_IN FREEZER. (BOTTOM PART OF TOP CONTAINER SITTING IN THE UNCOVERED FOOD/GELATO AT BOTTOM.)
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. GELATO LOCATED IN REACH_IN FREEZER.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. MISSING TILES.
6/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/25/2010Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. REACH_IN FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed 10+ dead roaches on premises. BY WATER HEATER AND SHELF
  • Critical. Observed 1 dead roaches on premises. EMPTY ICE CREAM CONTAINER
  • Critical. Observed 2 dead roaches on premises. DISPLAY ICE CREAM COOLER
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by 15+ live roaches found AROUND COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by 2 + live roaches found BY HANDWASH SINK.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
8/24/2010Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/29/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • 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.
3/3/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. dusty equipment
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
11/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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