La Hormiga Oro, 18530 Nw 67 Ave, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA HORMIGA ORO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 18530 Nw 67 Ave, Miami, FL 33015
License #: 2326642
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 5/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Dry storage.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Next to and in front of walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men''s restroom
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Prep cooler in kitchen.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • 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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by door.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
5/20/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler and prep cooler in kitchen.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Dry storage.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Next to and in front of walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Prep cooler in kitchen.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. *Ground beef 50°F, *tacos 48°F, *homemade salsa 49°F
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler *Ground beef 50°F, *tacos 48°F, *homemade salsa 49°F, *ham 50°; front counter *potato salad 70°F, *pico de gayo 58°F
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. *115°F
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. *Ground beef 50°F, *tacos 48°F, *homemade salsa 49°F
  • 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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by door.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **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.
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
5/12/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
10/2/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
8/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Soup at 100? for less than 4 hours reheated to 165?
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over RTE
3/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by door **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Front counter
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw chicken and eggs stored over rte
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. For less than 4 hours
12/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/29/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Violation: 03B-03-1 Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. REHEATED TO 165
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 5/9/2012.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-11-1 Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 12A-10-1 Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical - Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
5/21/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 5/9/2012.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.CABBAGE
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. REHEATED TO 165
  • 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.
5/8/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 11/9/2011.
11/15/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 11/9/2011.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. DRY STORAGE ROOM
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • 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.
9/8/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • 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 single-service items stored on floor.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. MOP SINK
1/25/2011Routine - 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. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. EGGS-LESS THAN 4 HOURS
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. GALLON BOTTLES REUSED FOR BEVERAGE
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. NEXT TO WALKIN COOLER
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Repeat Violation.
7/26/2010Routine - 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 food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
6/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Repeat Violation.
  • 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.Garlic and oil at 70 degrees
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.Beef stew at 65 degrees from the day before inside walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Bags of rice on dirty floor.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.Dry food storage shelving
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Dry food storage shelving .
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.Mopsink
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Kitchen area handsink Located behind kitchen door blocking access when door opens, door kept open during operation . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk-in cooler and freezer floor.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Ceiling tile missing.Kitchen area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in walk-in cooler area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.Kitchen area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.Kitchen area
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed wall and/or ceiling obstructed with exposed utility lines.Exposed utility lines over prep area due to missing ceiling tiles
  • Critical. Deep fat fryer installed without 16-inch separation from open flame. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.
1/22/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 6/9/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/9/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/10/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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