El Chaman, 14239 Sw 42nd Street, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL CHAMAN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 14239 Sw 42nd Street, Miami, FL 33175
License #: 2332001
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 4/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing 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 - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • 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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
4/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Spoon on prep table
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Kitchen hand washing sink
  • Basic - Paper towel used as liner for food container.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw scallops over rte sauces **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front Bar area
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front bar area
11/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
5/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Packaged food labeled improperly or incompletely and does not comply with Federal Standards of Identity. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
1/23/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.bar
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bar
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.fr
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walkin
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.Device turned off/electrichan will place else where
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.walkin shelfs
8/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment racks inside reach in cooler not designed or constructed in a durable manner.racks are heavily rusted.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.HANDSINK AT BAR AREA
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink. QUAT SANITIZER STRIPS
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in cooler
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. HANDSINK AT BAR AREA
  • Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.TOP OF MAVHINE
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. IN HOSTESS PREP AREA
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pasta at 52 F
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw shell eggs over raw oysters Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.300+PPM OF QUAT SANITIZER IN WIPING CLOTH BUCKET
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. REACH IN COOLER
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.BY WAREWASHING AREA
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. pasta and rice
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR,FLOUR
5/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.freezer
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walkin
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.shrimp Corrected On Site.
11/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walkin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.seafood Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.inside lid
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-22-1 Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-23-1 Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
12/7/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
10/12/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.rice 88 degress
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.freezer
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
4/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.walkin
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.walkin
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.OPERATOR INSTRUCTED TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO SANITIZE PROPERLY
  • Critical. Observed presetting of unwrapped silverware. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.WD40
12/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/22/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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