Caribbean Flavor, 21315 Nw 2nd Ave, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Caribbean Flavor
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 21315 Nw 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33169
License #: 2332160
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 5/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Build-up of heavy grease on nonfood-contact surface. On side of cooking equipment
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Mop/service sink in disrepair.
  • Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In RIC.
  • 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 - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
5/28/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Holes in wall. Throughout **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • 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.
4/16/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Holes in wall. Throughout **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • 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.
2/4/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Throughout
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer.
  • 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 - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Less than 4 hours. Food moved to freezer to rapidly reduce temperature
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in chest freezer - all products not commercially packaged.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.
  • 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 hot running water at three-compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 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.
2/3/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. **Admin Complaint**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Holes in wall. Throughout **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. food moved to freezer to reduce temperature. Ice also placed on top of food. Stop sale issued for eggs. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over rte **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by 1 live roach found in kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Eggs
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • 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.
2/3/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Throughout
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer.
  • 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 - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Less than 4 hours. Food moved to freezer to rapidly reduce temperature
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in chest freezer - all products not commercially packaged.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 hot running water at three-compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
1/30/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in chest freezer _ not all products commercially packaged. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
9/10/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in coolers **Warning**
  • Basic - Mop/service sink in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Less than 4 hours per operator. Moved to freezer. Technician called. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in chest freezer _ not all products commercially packaged. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter **Warning**
  • 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. **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**
8/27/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.stove
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
6/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
3/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.restroom
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. filters , wall behind stove
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.next to restroom
9/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. kitchen area
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. onions
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.back door
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
6/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.under stove and wall
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
1/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Light not functioning. Dry storage area
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.FREEZER
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.backdoor
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
8/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
5/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • 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 interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.at 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
1/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. soup 57 degrees, owner said that this product is not for sale.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. soup, owner said this product is not for sale.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
2/22/2010Routine - 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 raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. using market bags for storage
  • Critical. Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. using 3-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
11/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/25/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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