La Bamba Cafe, 7380 Sw 42 St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA BAMBA CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7380 Sw 42 St, Miami, FL 33155
License #: 2320757
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 11/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
11/04/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 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.
2/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Under ice machine
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Under and behind the ice machine.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of Bread ,next to ice machine
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide stored with/above food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens and/or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
1/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed hole in wall. mens restroom
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
7/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[pastry box front]
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[reachin cooler]
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.-kitchen
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[raw chicken over sugar cane]
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.[missing gasket on walkin cooler]
4/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.Rusted shelves
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.pastry box
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.kitchen
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.front display refrigerator
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed opened/prepared container/package of ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food that does not bear a consume/sell by date/label. Food may not be served. sauce
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. sauce
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • 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 - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
10/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/20/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.[front 3-compartment sink]
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[fRont pastry box]
  • 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
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.[front area slicer]
3/18/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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.[pork grinds @ 130 degrees]
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.[around wain cooler door on interior & exterior ]
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.[expires at end of month]
9/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical. No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements.
3/26/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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