La Portena Cafeteria, 1985 Sw 8th Street, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA PORTENA CAFETERIA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1985 Sw 8th Street, Miami, FL 33135
License #: 2331069
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 4/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. In kitchen one of the tiles has a hole in it.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. I dead roach found outside of bathroom.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's bathroom.
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Men's bathroom missing hot water handle.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.
  • High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments.
  • High Priority - Food container stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Can of condensed milk found in ice.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In chest freezer.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach seen outside bathroom.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men and women's bathroom.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen, men's and women's bathroom.
4/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.as cutting board
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 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 - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. By front bar area
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap 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.
11/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 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 - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine 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.
4/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.KITCHEN HANDSINK
  • No metal container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. CUTTING BOARD Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW SHELL EGGS OVER JUICES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.COOKED YUCA Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.KNIVES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. GAP UNDERNEATH BACKDOOR
10/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. all kitchen coolers
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. all coolers
  • 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.
4/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/16/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 11-9-2011.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 11-9-2011.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef at 42
  • 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.
9/9/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. all kitchen sinks
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. all kitchen equipment
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.all cooler doors
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. all coolers
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. kitchen
  • 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.
3/9/2011Routine - 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.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. all coolers
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. kitchen area
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed soiled wet wiping cloth in use with fresh solution.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.all coolers
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. all coolers
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. stove top
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Bathroom floors not in good condition.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. KITCHEN WALLS
10/15/2010Routine - 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.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed use of soiled customer utensils to provide second portions or refills.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.all coolers
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.all doors
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.all coolers
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. STOVE
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. KITCHEN
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. KITCHEN
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. KITCHEN
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
1/25/2010Routine - 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. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. REACH IN COOLERS
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. VERY DUSTY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
10/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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