Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine, 1727 E Hallandale Beach Blvd, Hallandale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LAS VEGAS CUBAN CUISINE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1727 E Hallandale Beach Blvd, Hallandale, FL 33009
License #: 1621192
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 10/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, rice, cooks line, corrected on site.
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly and sanitizing properly, Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair, cracked plastic food containers, corrected on site.
  • Basic - Faucet leaking, 3 compartmsink, repeated violation.
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, kitchen, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels, Dishwasher room, corrected on site.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, Windex. Corrected on site.
  • Intermediate - Tea containers stained.
  • Unnecessary items on premises, old DM, old storage racks,
10/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent, 3 compartment sink, corrected on site.
  • Basic - Broken light shield, WIC.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Condensor leaking, salad unit. Do not stored any food in this unit until fixed.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing, tiles in disrepair, DM room.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair, broken plastic container, corrected on site, discarded.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe from a/c unit, DM room.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, WIC door lock in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food, bleach next to sodas, dry storage room, corrected on site.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods, water heater in disrepair, 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, DM, corrected on site.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, DM, cooks line, corrected on site.
4/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A)old labels on containers.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair, RIC, cooks line.
1/22/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A)old labels on containers.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water, kitchen
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair, RIC, cooks line.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture under 3 compartment skink.
  • Basic - Water leaking from waste line, hanswash sink, cooks line.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working container of food not labeled in English, rice, sugar.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, chicken 48 f, beef 51 f, RIC, cooks line, operator states that these products were just placed in RIC, COS products were transferred to other RIC maintaining 41 f under. Repeated violation, see 4.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight pork, rice, WIC. COS, PRODUCT DISCARDED.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale. Pork, 61f, rice and beans 58 f, yellow rice 69 f, WIC, COS PRODUCT DISCARDED. See 3d.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled, COS.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder, RIC, cooks line, repeated violation.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled, bar, COS.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, cooks line, see 29
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of water /food residue, cooks line.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels, dishwasher. COS
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches, pork, rice.WIC.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling, pork, rice, WIC.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, pork, beef, rice, sauce, WIC, COS.
11/6/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair, broken plastic containers and lids, beans, RIC, etc.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface storage shelves, waitress station, COS
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. HOT WATER FAUCET, HWS, cooks line.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, beef 53 f, pork 59 f, chicken 52 f, ric, cooks line, see 4. COS Product discarded.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Plantains, 0perator states that plant food was in the prep line area no longer than 2 hours, COS.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. beef, pork, COS
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse chicken 52 f, pork, 59 f, beef 53 f, RIC, cooks line.COS, Product discarded, see # 4. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. RIC, cooks line.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.see 29, HWS cooks line.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.Cooks line. Wine cooler also. **Corrected On-Site**
3/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Dishware not cleared of gross food and waste prior to being placed in sink/dishmachine.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Light not functioning.Hood.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Hood.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Kitchen and bar.
  • No storage on top or around the water heater.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Cooks line.
  • Observed hole in ceiling.Tile missing.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.Row beef over cooked rice, reach in cooler, cooks line . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of water residue.Cooks line.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Beef, reach in cooler, cooks line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.Old refrigerator.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.Dishwasher, waiter, Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
9/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.cake plate in it/bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.near line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.gallon milk wait station Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.ham reach in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.chicken reach in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.croquettes reach in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.beef walk in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.rice walk in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.sauce walk in Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - CARVED TURKEY NOT DATE MARKED - WIC- COS
  • CO2 TANK NOT SECURED.
  • Critical - COLLED BEEF NOT DATE MARKED - WIC- COS
  • FAUCET HANDLE LEAKING REAR OF RESTAURANT.
  • Critical - FLAN NOT COVERED TRAULSER - RIC- COS
  • Critical - FLAN NOT DATED MARKED TRAULSER- RIC -COS
  • Critical - HANDWASH SINK HAS SCOOPS ON IT - BAR- COS
  • ICE SCOOP HANDLE IN ICE - COS BAR
  • ICE SCOOP HANDLE IN ICE KITCHEN - COS
  • LIGHT OUT IN HOOD.
  • Critical - NO HANDWASH SIGN- BAR- COS
  • Critical - OPEN DRINK CONTAINER IN PREP AREA - COS
  • Critical - RAW CHICKEN OVER BEEF STEW WALKIN - COS
  • Critical - RTE PLANTAINS NOT COVERED WALKIN - COS
12/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.souffle cups upside down on cloth Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.kitchen
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.filled with metal plates/dish area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.limes Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.filled with metal plates/dish area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.scoops and knife in it/bar Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.rice
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.souffle cup scooping salsa Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.scoops 72 degrees Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.chicken/soup walk in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.beef/plantains/walk in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.rice dry storage Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.flan reach in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.soup/cooked veggies/beef walk in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.stew freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.soup walk in Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
9/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.cloth used as shelf liner/bar
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.missing tile
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.near line
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.limes
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.lettuce in it
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.bar
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.kitchen
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.wait station
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.salt
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.keys
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.flan/lettuce reach in
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.flour /dry storage
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.beef/walk in
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.flan/salads reach in
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.several more
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.squeeze bottle
4/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.employee rest room
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bar
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.line
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.bar
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.line
  • Critical - Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.ladies
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.reach in shelf broken
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.rice in it
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.towels in it/line
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.77 degrees line
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils.take out trays/skin cleanser
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.desserts reach in
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.pork,veggies cut,soup walk in
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.gave to operator
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.bar
2/3/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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