El Faro Latin Cafe Inc, 5305 Nw 79 Ave, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL FARO LATIN CAFE INC
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5305 Nw 79 Ave, Miami, FL 33166
License #: 2312894
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 6/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink plumbing
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer.
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper maximum strength.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Found at 58°
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham and cheese croissant 57°
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Tequeo 109° empanada 111°
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Corrective action taken.
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
6/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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 - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Coffee spoon
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Empanadas 127 F
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap 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.
1/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bread crumbs **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Steam table dirty water **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 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 - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cel phone by single service items **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Pepper, flour **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Crate with corn on the cob outside the kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Supplements by food **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 80 F **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. rice 99 F, rice 123 F, yucca 120 F, soup 117
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. beef over ham **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Front counter
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Front counter
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. In three compartment sink
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Buckets and a jacket on top, sealed buckets of sanitizer on the floor.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen and front
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen using dish soap in three compartment sink
8/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.Cell phone
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • 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 used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • 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 - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
3/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
7/26/2012Routine - 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.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.KITCHEN
6/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
2/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
11/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Corrected On Site. Cooked ground beef tossed.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • 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
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
6/15/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed nonfood-grade bags used for food storage. Rice re-heated in shopping bags
  • Reach-in cooler shelves not smooth and easily cleanable. Rusted
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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