Farolito Restaurant, 2885 Coral Way, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FAROLITO RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2885 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33145-3203
License #: 2319617
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 10/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.
  • Intermediate - Combined ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to the date the earliest ready-to-eat potentially hazardous ingredient was opened/prepared.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
10/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer located on kitchen.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
4/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. On top of slicer- black bag on top
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer located on kitchen
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Chest freezers
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Water heating device not working.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Hand washing sink located by drink station and inside the bathrooms does not have hot water
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. **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 - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink. Drink station area
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Pans and pots
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
12/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.observed gasket of ric in poor repair.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Food manager certification expired. Manager took the test on 5-2-13.
5/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. **Admin Complaint**
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Kitchen area
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Restrooms handsink and coffee area handsink
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen area
  • Critical - No proof of required state approved employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Wooden shelf
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.reach in cooler
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Desserts
  • Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in refrigeration unit.
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/10/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. range stove.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • 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.
5/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. HOOD SYSTEM
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
12/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • 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.
5/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs over lettuce Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • 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.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
10/1/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • 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.garlic and oil mix
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs over lemon
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.handles of reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.someareas
4/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded.
  • Critical. Shellstock tags not maintained in chronological order correlated to the date or dates during which the shellstock were sold or served.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Handsink area
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed floor-mounted equipment not sealed or with legs providing at least 6-inch clearance between floor and equipment.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Wooden mold
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Bottom shelf prep table
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.Styrofoam containers used to store food inside
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant current license not properly displayed.
11/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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