La Tambora Cafe, 16891 Nw 57th Ave, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA TAMBORA CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 16891 Nw 57th Ave, Miami, FL 33055
License #: 2321551
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 9/13/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
9/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
5/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. filters
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
7/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
4/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.filters
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
12/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. filters
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.backdoor Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walkin cooler
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.rice
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.salt
8/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Fan
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
5/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
1/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used. Cups without handle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
6/22/2010Routine - 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. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed bottles stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. front counter
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink in men's bathroom.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. by mop sink
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
3/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
11/10/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to improper cooling (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham 61 degrees
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. by mop sink
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • 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. Portable fire extinguisher with no approved inspection tag. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
9/22/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/26/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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