El Gustazo, 13366 Sw 128 St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL GUSTAZO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 13366 Sw 128 St, Miami, FL 33186
License #: 2327696
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: 2/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.( front white dessert cooler )
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.( thermometer calibration)
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.( Big 5 )
  • 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. ( under 60 days of hiring)
2/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Smoking in an enclosed indoor workplace.( evidenced used cigarette butts on floor)
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No cleaning agent provided in wash compartment of 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.
9/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Spatula
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Entrance to dry storage
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Plastic used as a container to insert corn mix into grinder
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade garbage bags used in direct contact to prep food on top of prep table.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. At prep table
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in dry storage area. Containers
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw shell eggs over turkey **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - Meat grinder/saw soiled with old food debris.
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. At bathroom
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sauce for empanadas
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with cleaner
6/26/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. BATHROOM DOOR
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. STORAGE CONTAINERS AT SHELF BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. PAN WASHED BUT NOT SANITIZED.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. KITCHEN HANDSINK
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. 2/12
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. EMPLOYEE GRABBING BREAD TO TOAST . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. some ceiling tiles have water damage.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. POTATOES , BAG OF CORN USED FOR AREPAS
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. prep table covered with clear wrap.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. AT SEVERAL REACH IN COOLERS
  • Observed nonfood-grade bags used for food storage. empanadas
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. RAW BEEF OVER COOKED BEANS AT REACH IN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW BEEF NEXT TO RAW CHICKEN AT REACH IN COOLER.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. on prep table
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. cups and single-service to go containers
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. AT THE THREE REACH IN COOLERS BY KITCHEN
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves. MIDDLE REACH IN COOLER SHELVES ARE HEAVILY RUSTED.
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination. PLIERS NEXT TO FOOD AT SHELF
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. FLOUR , SUGAR
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. BOTTLE WITH CLEANING TOXIC DOLUTION LIKE BLEACH AND GLASS CLEANER NEXT TO FOOD.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. BOTTLE WITH BLEACH
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.AT MOP SINK
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/24/2012Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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