El Taquito, 3410 Main Hwy, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL TAQUITO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3410 Main Hwy, Miami, FL 33133
License #: 2330689
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 09/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • 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 - 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.
09/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
  • Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Soda cans stored in the restroom.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
6/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Soda cans store inside restroom.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce.
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. (Restroom).
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
2/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
2/10/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. News paper over food contact plate. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. News paper used for cilantro wrapping . **Warning**
  • 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. For current employee. (2yrs old at premises). **Warning**
  • Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
12/5/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • 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.
6/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Prep table thermometer not working.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen sink
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
1/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. BATHROOM
  • Critical - Lack of toilet tissue at toilet.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. SODAS (BATHROOM)
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
8/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BATHROOM
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. BATHROOM
  • Critical - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. FRONT AND BATHROOM Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed FEW dead roaches on premises. UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. CHICKEN OVER BEEF
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. CHICKEN OVER VEGETABLES (RI COOLER)
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.
2/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. SINK NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT. SINK NEEDS SHIELD Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. NEXT TO COOKING AREA
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
9/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Hand sink next to grill needs a shield to protect cooked foods
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
3/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.container of pineapple stored directly over raw steak container and bottom touchig raw meat Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
10/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
  • 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
3/26/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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