Merys Ice Cream, 749 Nw 37 Ave, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MERYS ICE CREAM
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 749 Nw 37 Ave, Miami, FL 33125
License #: 2328365
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 12/16/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Bread dough in Arizona Card board box.
  • Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Lid to food container.
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
12/16/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Drinks in dry storage.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. Reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • 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 - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
9/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs.
3/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
10/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site. cheese pastry
10/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food prepared in a private home. empanadas made from home
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. pastry hot box Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on empanadas from unapproved source, made from home kitchen
6/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No stem thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
2/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
7/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
6/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
2/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces in contact with potentially hazardous food not cleaned at least every four hours.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/4/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/6/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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