Melones Cafe Grill, 5985 W 25 Ct, Hialeah, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MELONES CAFE GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5985 W 25 Ct, Hialeah, FL 33016
License #: 2323218
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 4/5/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.
4/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
7/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in an improper manner.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
4/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
12/20/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/12/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. **Warning**
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Warning**
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
  • Critical - No proof of required state approved employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area. Smoking **Warning**
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Bathroom **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. **Warning**
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). **Warning**
12/5/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 01B-16-1 Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Violation: 03D-05-1 Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Violation: 37-01-1 Ceiling tile missing.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
5/23/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • 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 interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/17/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed operator unable to verify source of fish Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BUTTER PLACED IN COOLER THAT MAINTAINS ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE
  • Observed wall in disrepair.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
12/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 01A-06-1 Observed operator unable to verify source of fish.
  • Critical - Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open deli meats in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Morro rice without date label.
  • Critical - Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
7/12/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen sink and ladies restroom.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No stem thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed a fly in kitchen. Keep screen door closed.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Bowl without handle used to scoop ice.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Kitchen back door obstructed.
  • Critical - Observed operator unable to verify source of fish.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Fish.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Chicken .
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open deli meats in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw meat stored over a box of tomatoes in walk in cooler.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. Screen door left open. Keep closed.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Morro rice without date label.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/5/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-22-1 Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-23-1 Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. WALK-IN COOLER FAN
  • Critical. Violation: 30-11-1 Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise. BROKEN EQUIPMENT
9/14/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • 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 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 ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. OF EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES & CONTAINERS
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. WALK-IN COOLER FAN
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. BROKEN EQUIPMENT
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
9/13/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/6/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.[ wine bottles]
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.[ chicken over flan]
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility in disrepair[ door with ho es]
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 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
1/25/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
9/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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