La Perla Cafe, 9754 Sw 24 St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA PERLA CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 9754 Sw 24 St, Miami, FL 33165
License #: 2323341
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 08/05/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • 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 stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.
  • Intermediate - Combined ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to the date the earliest ready-to-eat potentially hazardous ingredient was opened/prepared.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
08/05/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. At reach in cooler by front counter. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water handle missing at men's restroom hand wash sink. Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observed: Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Priority: Basic
2/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Kitchen area
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee restroom
8/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Reach-in cooler
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair Kitchen screen door
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Kitchen area
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Under steam table
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment 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.
2/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. utensils hanging from a hook and touching the wall
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. front counter handsink
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. AT FRONT HANDSINK
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.AT HANDSINK
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. AT BATHROOMS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. at pastry box and some reach in coolers
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. FRONT COUNTER HANDSINK
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. EMPLOYEE CRACKED TWO SHELL EGGS, COOKED IT, THEN PROCEEDED TO SERVE THE COOKED EGGS WITH OTHER RTE SIDES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. at walk in cooler room used as storage
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. WHITE REACHIN COOLERS
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. HAM
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. RAW PORK OVER COOKED RICE AT REACH IN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW SHELL EGGS OVER RTE HAM , CHEESE
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. CASE OF CUPS AND SINGLE SERVICE ALUMINUM CANS
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored next to food. bag of onions next to varnish remover Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. HAM, COOKED BEEF
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. bottle with degreaser unlabeled
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. BY COOK LINE
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.MOP SINK PLUMBING PIPES ARE DISCONNECTED
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. RICE WITH BEANS AT REACH IN COOLER
  • Critical - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. HANDSINK BY WAREWASHING Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
10/26/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[pastry box in front]
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[reach in cooler]
  • 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.[ new ownership in place]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.[new chef Alfredo]
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.[eggs over vegetables]
  • 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.
3/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[front pastry box]
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[rear reach in cooler]
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.-1 employee
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • 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.
9/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
2/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • 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. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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
8/17/2010Routine - 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. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Ham and cheese sandwich at 73 degrees .
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.Pastries hot holding unit
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. No person in charge of establishment. Corrected On Site.
1/15/2010Routine - 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. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.GARLIC AND OIL
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.Walk-in cooler
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.Pastries holding unit.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Equipment in front
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors .Inside walk-in cooler
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on dry storage room floor.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.Employee restroom.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
7/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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