L C In The Grove, 2890 Sw 27 Ave, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: L C IN THE GROVE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2890 Sw 27 Ave, Miami, FL 33133
License #: 2328143
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 11/16/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair WI FREEZER DOOR BROKEN Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 17-09-1 Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-15-1 Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 36-14-1 Observed sticky floors (KITCHEN AND DINING AREAS)
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall. IN KITCHEN AND EMP. BATHROOM
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. KITCHEN
11/16/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. KITCHEN
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. EXPIRED To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda gun. AT BAR 2nd FLOOR Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor and wi coolers.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. WI FREEZER
  • Observed hole in wall. IN KITCHEN AND EMP. BATHROOM
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. FOR SANGRIA
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair WI FREEZER DOOR BROKEN Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed sticky floors (KITCHEN AND DINING AREAS)
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. RI COOLER (EGGS)
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. RICE Corrected On Site.
  • 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.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
9/14/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. WI COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed garbage can lid open.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SAUCE LESS THAN 3 HOURS
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.
3/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair RI COOLER / FREEZER DOORS
  • Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-24-1 Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-15-1 Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. Repeat Violation.
12/20/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean. EMPLOYEE'S
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair RI COOLER / FREEZER DOORS
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
10/18/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • 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.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • 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.
6/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over paste
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw poultry over raw beef
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
1/31/2011Routine - 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. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site. operator reheated and also informed of time as temperature control procedure
  • 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. reachin 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. servers at Bread station
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. operator instructed to use 3compartment sink to properly sanitize equipment
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. door interior
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.kitchen handsink
  • Critical. Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. kitchen handsink
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area.bar upstairs
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. kitchen and dry storage
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. server aa
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
8/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. 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.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair front cover of ice machine .
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.dishwasher .
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.throughout kitchen .
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.1 missing,3 w/grease. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.
12/21/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.reachin .
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair.tiles missing.
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.and ice machine room.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
7/15/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.walkin cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 7-14-2009 .
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.eggs.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.reachin .
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.hws.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.tiles missing.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.and ice machine room.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Emergency lighting in disrepair Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
7/13/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/13/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/4/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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