Esthers Catering, 4546 Nw 7 Ave A, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ESTHERS CATERING
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4546 Nw 7 Ave A, Miami, FL 33127-2506
License #: 2300355
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 10/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Guest Restroom.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Beef in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Equipment and utensils rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution.
  • High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source. Pastries
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Sausage over cut lettuce and tomato.
  • 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 not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Men's restroom. Operator states that the women's restroom will be used by both men and women.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's restroom.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
10/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
11/20/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/12/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pancake batter 63°F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Poultry over hash browns. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In men's restroom. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Cats surrounding the dumpster. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
10/30/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under and behind cooking equipment. Prep room.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - High Priority - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Roaches.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Poultry, sausage. **Corrected On-Site**
2/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
8/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/7/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical - Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof
  • Critical - Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Critical - Toxic items properly stored
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food protection
  • Hot food at proper temperatures
  • Hot food at proper temperatures
  • Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical - Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
  • Critical - Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
  • Wholesome, sound condition
10/6/2011Routine - FoodInsp. Completed - Warning Given, Pending
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. beans
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. 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 cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
7/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. beans in large container in walk in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. using power drill as food contact surface.
  • Hood filters not equipped with a drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. shelves in kitchen area
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. faucet at hand sink.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
2/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
11/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
1/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.hand sink.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
7/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/28/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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