K'chapas, 1130 Normandy Dr, Miami Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: K'CHAPAS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1130 Normandy Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33141
License #: 2326404
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 10/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Observed cooking equipment, dry storage area and drain boards with heavily grease.
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Inside walk in coolers
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Throughout establishment
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
  • Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Heavily soiled
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
10/30/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Observed cooking equipment, dry storage area and drain boards with heavily grease.
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Inside walk in coolers
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Both reach in coolers and walk in coolers
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Throughout establishment
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Heavily soiled
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Chicken and beef inside WIC with no date marking
08/26/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Observed cooking equipment, dry storage area and drain boards with heavily grease.
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Inside walk in coolers
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed both RIC and WIC in poor repair. Reach in cooler holding ambient temp of 71° F and walk in cooler at 60° F. Corrective action taken by operator to remove all TCS foods into rech in freezer chest.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed rice in tub on floor
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Both reach in coolers and walk in coolers
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Throughout establishment
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Rubber/plastic/vinyl spatula cracked/chipped.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • 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 - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 71° F and Cut tomatoes 71° F for less than four hours. Corrective action taken by operator by placing in Reach in chest freezer.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Observed beef, chicken and fish not all commercially package mixed together in reach in freezer chest
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Heavily soiled
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Chicken and beef inside WIC with no date marking
08/25/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.RIF CHEST FREEZER LIDS
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. WIC
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
12/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. Ice scoop in sink
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bathroom
7/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Walkin cooler ceiling
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven. Toaster oven
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Tomatoes
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Bottles for oil and sauces
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation room or area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
1/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. BATHROOM
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
7/25/2012Routine - 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. Delinquent license since 10/01/2011. DELINQUENT LICENSE WAS PAIDVDURONG THIS INSPECTION .
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. handwashing sink in kitchen .
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. handwashing sink in kitchen .
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. outside kitchen equipment .
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. walkin cooler.
12/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • 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.
7/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-23-1 Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Violation: 10-08-1 Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Violation: 24-05-1 Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed holes in wall.
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise. TOP OF WALK IN COOLER
5/4/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. WALK IN COOLER This violation must be corrected by : 5/4/2011 .
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. KITCHEN
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. *WALK IN COOLER
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. STOVE AREA
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed flammable material stored around water heater. PAINT For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BAG OF ONIONS
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. BOTTLE INSIDE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed holes in wall.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. TOP OF WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. *RICE
5/3/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/14/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS.
  • CUTTING BOARD NO LONGER CLEANABLE.
  • OBSERVED CEILING-WATER LEAK BY ELECTRICAL LINES.
  • UNNESSESARY ITEMS AT FRONT COUNTER.
  • Critical. NO PROOF OF FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED.
  • Critical. NO EMPLOYEE TRAINING PROVIDED
9/23/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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