Havana Sunset Restaurant, 10734 Sw 72 St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HAVANA SUNSET RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10734 Sw 72 St, Miami, FL 33173
License #: 2325411
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 08/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.( rear storage area)
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( 1 employee) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Plumbing improperly installed.( leaky toilet)
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
08/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( fryers)
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( one employee in kitchen)
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.( Croquetas @ 104°f) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.( inside ice machine)
2/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Outside parking lot potholes. Seal where needed. Back lot
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
10/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. At pastry box
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Ham croquette at 113 f. Operator reheated croquette.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw beef over raw shrimp
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Missing 2 at the two hose bibb
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Pans
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with degreaser **Corrected On-Site**
6/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. At kitchen
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans on top of oven
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knive between steam table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. At pastry box
  • Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Used to store pork
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. By dish machine
  • 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. Sugar
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham at 47 f person in charge put product in reach in freezer for rapid cooling **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Ham Croquette 106 f at pastry box operator reheated in microwave **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Went from raw pork to prep raw vegetables*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 - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Brush with metal band at coffee station
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
2/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.
  • Critical - Deep fat fryer installed without 16-inch separation from open flame. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.0 PPM
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SHELVING AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • 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. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON CAFETERIA SIDE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. WALK IN COOLER
  • Observed hole in ceiling. BROKEN CEILING TILE
  • 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. AT FLOUR BIN Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. AT HANDSINK AT CAFETERIA SIDE
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. SINGLE-SERVICE ALUMINUM PANS STORED UNDERNEATH HANGING PURSES
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination. RICE CONTAINER UNDERNEATH MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead insects, or other pests, in control devices. AT LIGHT PANEL IN KITCHEN AREA
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. BAG OF BEANS
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.PORK AT 112 F AT BUFFET LINE
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. KITCHEN AREA
  • Critical - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. AT MOP SINK
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR
8/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. HOOD SYSTEM
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. IN REACHIN AREA
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY WALKIN COOLER SHELVES
  • Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in refrigeration unit.
7/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/31/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 3-2-2011 .
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 5-22-2011 .
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.potatoes in crate Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
3/22/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.eggs over raw
  • 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 in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.ice buildup inside take out ice cream cooler.
  • Observed grease/debris accumulated on kitchen floor. corners and dry storage
  • Observed wall/attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.fryers
10/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor-mounted equipment not sealed or with legs providing at least 6-inch clearance between floor and equipment.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. shelving
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.to-gos
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination.
5/20/2010Routine - 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.
  • Violation: 14-50-1 Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Critical. Violation: 16-03-1 Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-18-1 Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.SHELVING
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
2/5/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • 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 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.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.WALKIN
  • Critical. Observed employees using same utensil to handle raw and cooked product.WIPING CLOTH Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.DURING INSPECTION OPERATOR INSTRUCTED TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY SANITIZE EQUIPMENT
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.SHELVING
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.COFFEE BAR HANDSINK
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.PINK CHEMICAL
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.PINK CHEMICAL
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination.DRY STORAGE AREA BY BACK DOOR
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical. Current Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
11/30/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.hams, cheeses
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.picadillo Corrected On Site.operator turned up heat during inspection,
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.dry storage in back, and storage room
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.walkin
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.walkin
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.walkin
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walk in
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walkin
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.sugar being dispensed with plastic bowl
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraint.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.for coffee
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.bulk rice, beans in back area
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.plates over steam tables
  • Observed unnecessary items stored in outside garbage area
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.back screen door
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils.chemical spray bottles
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
7/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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