El Taquito Restaurant, 10314 W Flagler St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL TAQUITO RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10314 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33174-1746
License #: 2317792
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Mallet
  • 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.
09/17/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler.
  • 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 - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
1/30/2014Routine - 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.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
9/18/2013Routine - 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 - Toilet not flushing/functioning properly.
  • Basic - Urinal not flushing/functioning properly.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
2/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
9/24/2012Routine - 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. nacatamal, beans
  • 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. juices
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. inside reach in freezer . REACH IN FREEZER IS COVERED WITH BLACK TAPE.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 14-49-1 Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.milk containers used to store juices that are prepared on site.REUSING MILK PLASTIC CONTAINER
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. shelves on top of 3 compartment sink, shelves storing plates, shelves on top of prep table.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. at both bathrooms
  • Violation: 37-18-1 Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. over 3 compartment sink
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. inside woman's bathroom and inside reach in cooler by entrance to kiitchen.
6/14/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. next to hand sink without a splash guard, and utensils stored in a manner that is not protected.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. men's bathroom
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. inside woman's bathroom and inside reach in cooler by entrance to kiitchen.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in coolers
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. at both bathrooms
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. over 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. inside reach in freezer .
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken next to cooked beans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. nacatamal Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cheese
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. nacatamal, beans
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw fish over cooked beans. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. shelves on top of 3 compartment sink, shelves storing plates, shelves on top of prep table.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.milk containers used to store juices that are prepared on site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. paint sprays next to cacao bucket
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. beans inside reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. juices
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/13/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Ceiling tile missing. on top of prep table.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Repeat Violation. next to handsink without a splashguard in between
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Corrected On Site. glass reach in cooler
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Repeat Violation. Kitchen Areas
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. inside reach in cooler.mylanta
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.in kitchen area
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.white reach in freezer
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.stainless steel reach-in cooler
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.white reach in freezer
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.beans, pork, tamales
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.beef over soup Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs over beans
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.shrimp
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. shelves on top of 3 compartment sink
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. milk containers used for storing juices.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. beans, sauce
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.degreaser
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. woman's bathroom
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. by backdoor
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. beans, tamales
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
12/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.Next to handsink without a splashguard in between
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.Bathroom
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Kitchen area
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Cutting boards
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Prep table's bottom shelving
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Shelving over prep table
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Utensils handle
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Inside reach in cooler
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Reach in cooler door handle
  • Critical - Observed screen in backdoor door torn/in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.Three compartment sink area
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
2/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.Reach in freezer door
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Utensils used in food preparation
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Cutting board
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Warewashing sink drainboard covering handsink
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.Warewashing area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.Kitchen area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.Cookline
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Kitchen area
  • Light not functioning.Kitchen area
  • Critical. Current Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical. No person in charge of establishment.
8/13/2010Routine - 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.
4/7/2010Routine - 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. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. RTE SUCH AS TAQUITOS, PLANTAINS, CHEESE Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Repeat Violation.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
10/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/10/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/31/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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