El Rio Lindo Cafe Corp, 641 Sw 12th Avenue, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL RIO LINDO CAFE CORP
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 641 Sw 12th Avenue, Miami, FL 33130
License #: 2330560
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 6/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Kitchen area
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. Kitchen
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Stove top
  • 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 - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
6/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Kitchen stove top
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. Kitchen
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. All coolers
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front service area
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Kitchen
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **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 - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Service area
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. All coolers
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No probe 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.
12/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. All kitchen shelfs
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Employee used food thermometer to measure food temperatures without first cleaning the thermometer.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Kitchen
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen area
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • 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 - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Kitchen area
  • Basic - Toilet not flushing/functioning properly.
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Kitchen stove top
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. All coolers
  • 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 - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. All coolers
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.all coolers
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
  • Intermediate - Vegetable chopper/dicer/shredder/peeler soiled with old food debris.
8/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. All kitchen shevings
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler kitchen
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade garbage bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Fish
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in an improper manner.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. All 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 - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Stove top and fryer
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. All coolers
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator 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 metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.all coolers
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
4/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/30/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement. all kitchen shevles
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Hood drip tray not pitched to drain into metal container. For reporting purposes only.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. next to cooking area
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. new dining room fire insp as approved
  • 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.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. all kitchen equipment food debris and dusty
  • Critical - Observed cloth gloves contacting ready-to-eat food. KITCHEN WORKING TABLE NEXT TO STOVE
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee use food thermometer to take food temperatures without first cleaning the thermometer.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. back of stove and work table.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. ALL KITCHEN COOLERS
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.ALL DOORS TO ALL REACH IN COOLERS
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.ALL KITCHEN COOLERS
  • Critical - Observed the use of an unclean thermometer. MOST KITCHEN COOLERS
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. most kitchen utensils
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. in kitchen of cooking ares
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Observed wiping cloth used for food spills also used for other purposes.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/14/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Employees not informed of acceptable sanitary practices. 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelf
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. using 3 compartment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
4/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. handsink clogged.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. food covered when hot.
  • Critical - Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. using 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beans 75 degrees.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Required employee training not provided. Manager not present at time. Couldn't find certificates, but information is on file.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
11/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. dirty towel on plantains.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
2/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. employee washed hands with gloves on.
  • Critical. Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. employee used 3-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. 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
8/10/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. eggs over plantain Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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
5/24/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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