Mena Catering, 7462 Sw 48 St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MENA CATERING
Type: Catering
Address: 7462 Sw 48 St, Miami, FL 33155-4469
License #: 2322247
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 4/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Behind cooking equipment
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
4/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. [walk in cooler]
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[ibag of ice, bag of potatoes]
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[pot of beef in walk
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.[men's restroom] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.[womens restroom] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
5/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing. by bathroom
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.walk in freezer
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in cooler
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in freezer by oven
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. mens bathroom
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.sink by prep area
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. ceiling inside walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. chips
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in sugar container
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. cell phone and purse
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. by cooking grill
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorine 200 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. by side prep tables
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.varnish Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. croutons in shelf
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site. brown sugar
11/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[fanguard inside walkin cooler]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
9/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
5/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor.Inside walk in freezer
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on walk-in freezer floor.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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.Expired training
3/1/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Inside walk in freezer
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around by roll up door.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk-in freezer floor.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Hood filters not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical. Observed expired 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.Expired training
11/9/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/12/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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