Houston's Restaurant, 17355 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HOUSTON'S RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 17355 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami Beach, FL 33160
License #: 2326859
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 07/09/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
07/09/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
5/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
12/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Gloves
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Butter **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
1/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • 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 employee wash hands with no soap.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface ON SPRAY NOZZLE AT SINK.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside reach in units.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. HANDWASHING SINK IN WAITSTAFF
5/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Corrected On Site.
12/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food (rice, couscous) and the container.
6/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food (lemons) by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements-bare hand contact observed.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Self-closing metering faucet does not provide water for at least 15 seconds.
2/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area-bar fruits.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils-dishmachine exit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink- server area.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions.
6/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine (wash cycle).
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
12/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food such as juice held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
7/6/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/23/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/20/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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