Impressions/Rioja Grille, 711 Nw 72 Ave, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: IMPRESSIONS/RIOJA GRILLE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 711 Nw 72 Ave, Miami, FL 33126
License #: 2317962
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 10/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Hole in wall.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
10/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
07/10/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.shelving around
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.woman bags
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.icebin missing lid
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.buffalo chopper
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.roasting pans
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
  • No current insurance inspector's boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
4/30/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/25/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired 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**
11/26/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Under table shelves, on shelves, under prep area.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Watermelons on floor.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In dry storage area.
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Chill sticks stored on floor.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches seen under prep area and shelves.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Watermelons in WIC stored on floor.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Knife stored right next to a moist soiled rag.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. In cooler by dining area.
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Soiled SS item stored on top of clean ones.
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. No light in dry storage area.
  • 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. Bottle of what employee said was vinaigrette was not labeled and on top of prep area.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Sauted mushrooms being held at 112 degrees.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach in prep area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. RIC
  • 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 - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired 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**
11/25/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over large dishwasher
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Over dish washing area
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler by salad station not cooling properly temp at 51? f
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. 50 ppm
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Corrected On-Site**
4/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Air gap not installed.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
8/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing.Warewashing area
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.Wooden cutting board
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.Warewashing area.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.Several food products not protected by sneezeguards ,baked pizza,salads,cheese,dressings . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.Warewashing area
7/12/2011Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Smoke salmon cream cheese
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.Under handsink kitchen area
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.Class k extinguisher on the floor
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
  • Splashguard for handsink not designed to provide protection from contamination when employees wash hands .
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.Ice build up inside walk-in freezer
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area.Handsink removed
  • Critical. No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Cookline area
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Cookline area
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.Cookline area
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in warewashing area.
  • Observed hole in wall.Under three compartment sink
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
7/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. DESSERTS, SANDWICHES AND BREAD UNDER LAMP.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SALMON ON PREP TABLE
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHICKEN IN NON_WORKING REACH IN COOLER . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. REACH_IN COOLER BY COOKLINE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 50F
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. REACH_IN COOLER IN KITCHEN (RAW SHELLED EGGS OVER DRESSINGS/PANCAKE BATTER, etc)
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. BEEF NEXT TO CHICKEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. BEEF IN CART ON AN ALUMINUM TRAY. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. FLOUR BIN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. BREAD 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. WALK_IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating while preparing food.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Critical. Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue. NON_WORKING REACH_IN COOLER BY COOKLINE
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. SUCH AS PREP TABLE, BIG POT IN COOKLINE, NON_WORKING REACH_IN COOLER BY COOKLINE.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. DISHMACHINE GAUGES Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN SUCH AS SHELVES BY COOKLINE, COOKLINE TABLES, REACH_IN COOLER AND FREEZER DOORS.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. HANDWASH SINK SLOW DRAINAGE
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. BY SALAD STATION IN KITCHEN
  • Critical. Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only. FRYER
  • Critical. No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Carbon monoxide sensor device located in a gas boiler room in a building which also contains sleeping rooms is not integrated with the building's fire detection system. Boiler Information: PLEASE SEE BOILERS IN HOTEL INSPECTION.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
1/12/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. EGGPLANTS IN WALK_IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. COOKLINE REACH_IN COOLER
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. DISHMACHINE GAUGES
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. HANDWASH SINK
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SOUP STEAM TABLE WATER SOILED/DARK IN KITCHEN.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. COOKLINE REACH_IN COOLER
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Ceiling tiles missing.
  • Critical. Sprinkler head spray pattern obstructed. For reporting purposes only. INSIDE WALK_IN COOLER (OBSERVED SPRAY FOAM)
9/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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