Choripan Sandwich Shop, 4546 Sw 74th Ave, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Choripan Sandwich Shop
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4546 Sw 74th Ave, Miami, FL 33155
License #: 2315937
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 11/05/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 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 - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Combined ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to the date the earliest ready-to-eat potentially hazardous ingredient was opened/prepared.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
11/05/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above beans and rice containers.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
2/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Observed: 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. Priority: High Priority
  • Basic - Observed: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Priority: Basic
  • High Priority - Observed: Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Priority: High Priority
  • Basic - Observed: Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Priority: Basic
10/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee restroom inside kitchen area
  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Kitchen and dinning room areas
  • Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.kitchen area
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Wooten block
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • 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 - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice and ground beef
3/13/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
7/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[kitchen ]
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[kitchen]
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.[WD-40 can in prep area]
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.[mop sink faucet]
2/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/30/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[pastry box ]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[ham @ 49 degrees] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
9/20/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Emergency lighting illumination not provided for at least 1.5 hours during failure of normal lighting. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.-mens
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.-white reach in cooler
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.[croquetes @ 130 degrees]
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
3/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.[pork being cooled for 1 hour]
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.[at room temperature]
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[white freezer]
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.[mop sink]
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[no end caps]
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
9/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Hot Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • 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.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.Kitchen area
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
4/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment.
  • Critical. Hand sink removed from food preparation room or area.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises.
  • Critical. Observed screen in backdoor missing .
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved in kitchen area.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.
10/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/2/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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