El Rinconcito Latino Cafeteria, 9979 Sw 142 Ave, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL RINCONCITO LATINO CAFETERIA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 9979 Sw 142 Ave, Miami, FL 33186-6844
License #: 2320049
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 09/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. In water contained inside steam tables .
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By dry storage (food containers).
  • Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking storage area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Soda can at reach in cooler (opened) over foods.
  • 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 beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bread bags on floor by sandwich maker area.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. No underliner or container to place Ice scoop .
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Walk in freezer (empanadas , raw meats stored at To Go Bags).
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Shell eggs over carrots at walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. By dry storage (food containers) .
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pancake batter 58°f, corrective action: Placed Ice tray to protect and prolong life of morning shift.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 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 used for purposes other than handwashing. Window (Cafeteria) red baskets in it.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pig legs and other cooked foods not labeled at walk in cooler.
09/12/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • 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.( sandwich maker)
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(eggs over plantains)
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
1/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(rear wall of walkin cooler)
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.(walkin cooler)
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(spatulas)
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.(chicken over beef)
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Pans of cooling potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods stacked on top of one another.(walkin cooler)
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
9/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Toasters ( panini grill)
6/5/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Plastic baskets used to serve sandwiches **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Faucet/handle broken at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Around warewashing area
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By warewashing area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. By cook line
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Single service cups next to handsink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Underneath paper towel dispenser
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Hot water handle at hand washing sink is broken.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Ham croquettes at 124 f located pastry box, beef empanadas at 130 f located at pastry box, grilled onions at 112 f operator reheated products **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200 ppm, sanitizing bucket **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink. Coffee cups in handsink
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Toasters ( panini grill)
  • 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 - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
3/29/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. some cutting boards in kitchen
  • Critical - Violation: 16-03-1 Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. top of machine
  • Critical - Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. inside trailer where reach in freezers are located.
9/11/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. rack inside reach in freezer heavily rusted. Repeat Violation.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. inside trailer where reach in freezers are located.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. some areas pf kitchen
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. establishment has only one sink by warewashing area and none by food prep area
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. milk gallon inside handsink . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. handsink by front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at mop sink.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. back area storage and some cracked light panels in kitchen area.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. top of machine
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. light panels and ceiling tiles.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. some cutting boards in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. employee cracked eggs on grill, then continue to place cooked eggs and french fries on plate to serve to customers. ate
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. reach in freezers in trailer.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bread and vegetables in receiving area.Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. wiping cloth Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cheese in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives between cutting board in sandwich prep table. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. some areas of kitchen
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. gap underneath backdoor.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. croquette ar 110 f
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. incorrectly dated
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. establishment prepares eggs to customers specifications-. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. located at mopsink
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour
7/3/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. RECEIVING AREA
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed hole in wall. NEXT TO WALKIN COOLER
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. EGGS OVER VEGETABLES INSIDE WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
12/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing. OVER PREP STATION BY DISHWASHER
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTED WALKIN COOLER SHELVES
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. FRONT COUNTER
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. FRONT COUNTER
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. SMALL BOARDS BY DISHWASHER
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BAG OF BREAD Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. EGGS OVER CUT ONIONS INSIDE WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. BY REACHIN COOLERS ON COOKLINE
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cookline cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs over ready to eat food in walkin. Corrected On Site.
3/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 38-10-1 Light not functioning.hood
9/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs over liimes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Light not functioning.hood
9/16/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.bags
3/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-22-1 Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.eggs next to milk
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.bags
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Violation: 29-08-1 Plumbing system in disrepair.handsink clogged
  • Violation: 34-09-1 Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Violation: 36-22-1 Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
1/12/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.fish
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Inadequate number/capacity of hot holding units to maintain potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical. Fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.oranges
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.eggs next to milk
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.raw ground beef over raw pork
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.rice served with plate
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.bags
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper maximum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.handsink clogged
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.storing milk by coffee bar
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper cooling.
  • 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
1/8/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/24/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/15/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Food prepared in a private home.operator purchasing flan made in private house
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.reachins
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.shrimp
  • Critical. Fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.oranges for fresh orange juice
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed employees using same utensil to handle raw and cooked product.same spatula used to cook pork,chicken ,beef, and fish from raw to cooked
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.employee slicing plantains with bare hands Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee dry hands on clothes/apron after washing.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.holding cooking pot
8/14/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/23/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/6/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 8/27/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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