Mexico Bravo, 16850 Collins Ave Ste-104, Sunny Isles Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: MEXICO BRAVO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 16850 Collins Ave Ste-104, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
License #: 2326554
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 08/26/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
08/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
3/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/8/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.chicken
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.onions
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • 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.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
8/7/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water leaking from a/c vent by exit door in back.
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooling Pot of soup
  • Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Hole at end of cookline by exit door
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Washing juice blender **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Soup
3/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. NO SANITIZING AGENT IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SANITIZER DISPENSER TUBE IS INSERTED INTO A DETERGENT BUCKET AND USED AS SANITIZER.
  • Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls. KITCHEN HANDWASH SINK
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. CRACKED Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground. OPERATOR STATES MOP WATER IS DUMPED ONTO GROUND OUTSIDE, BACK OF ESTABLISHMENT.
12/18/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Clean wiping cloth not properly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. NO SANITIZING AGENT IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SANITIZER DISPENSER TUBE IS INSERTED INTO A DETERGENT BUCKET AND USED AS SANITIZER.
  • Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls. KITCHEN HANDWASH SINK
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. BAR Corrected On Site. SINK ASSIGNED
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BAR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. BAR Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. CRACKED Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. TACO CONTAINERS
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BAR
  • No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Non-prewrapped utensils not properly presented.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. REACH_IN FREEZER
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. WATER STAINS
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground. OPERATOR STATES MOP WATER IS DUMPED ONTO GROUND OUTSIDE, BACK OF ESTABLISHMENT.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. FROZEN POULTRY LEFT OVERNIGHT IN KITCHEN COUNTER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. IN REACH_IN FREEZER (STORAGE ROOM)
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
10/18/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Ceiling tile missing. TORN CEILING TILE
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. CHICKEN SOUP Corrected On Site. DISCARDED
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. BROKEN
  • No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. WATER STAINS
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. BEER REACH_IN COOLER RAILING
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
4/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-38-1 No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Critical - Violation: 50-09-1 Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
4/27/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. KNIVES
1/30/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 9/29/2011 BEANS 47, RICE 49 degrees at callback
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. *STEAKS, SHRIMP Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 10-08-1 Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. BEANS ON FLOOR AT DRY STORAGE UNDER)
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall. AT RESTROOM UNDER SINK
  • Violation: 42-03-1 Wet mop not hung to dry. (ON FLOOR BY REAR DOOR )
  • Critical - Violation: 47-16-2 Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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. CERTIFICATES ON THE WALL EXPIRED 9/15/2010 for Francisco Lopez, Jose Resendiz, Betiana Ortiz, Julie Fernandez, Trained 9/15/2007 Repeat Violation.
9/29/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. CONTAINERS STORED ON TOP OF RUSTY BOTTOM OF UNUSED FREEZER
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 50 Degrees Farenheit This violation must be corrected by : 9/29/2011.
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. ICE MACHINE water draining to CONTAINERS (ONE FULL)
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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. CERTIFICATES ON THE WALL EXPIRED 9/15/2010 for Francisco Lopez, Jose Resendiz, Betiana Ortiz, Julie Fernandez, Trained 9/15/2007 Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. BEANS ON FLOOR AT DRY STORAGE UNDER)
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. CONTAINER WITH CHIPS
  • Observed hole in wall. AT RESTROOM UNDER SINK
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 9/29/2011
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. *STEAKS, SHRIMP Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. (ON FLOOR BY REAR DOOR )
9/28/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in prep/holding unit/dry storage area-observed chicken cooling in area next to soiled dishes, uncovered food cooling in pot om floor.
  • Critical - Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair in kitchen-observed opening in ceiling next to rear exit.
  • Violation: 51-18-1 No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 7-24-11.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 7-24-11.
6/14/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • 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. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in prep/holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach observed behind microwave, and 2 live roaches observed inside nonworking cooler during Routine Inspection. This violation must be corrected by : 5-25-11. Observed 2 live roaches during Callback Inspection; fumagation company performance on 5/27/2011 and 5/31/2011
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair-in kitchen.
  • Violation: 51-18-1 No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 7-24-11.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 7-24-11.
6/2/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 7-24-11.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 7-24-11.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair-in kitchen.
  • Observed hole in wall-behind ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach observed behind microwave, and 2 live roaches observed inside nonworking cooler during Routine Inspection. This violation must be corrected by : 5-25-11.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in prep/holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.
5/24/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Ambient temperature of reach-in cooler was detected at an ambient temperature of 44F during Routine Inspection.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Observed employee touching food and using cellular phone. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed hole in wall-behind ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. An estimate of 5-10 dry and dark rodent droppings were detected inside dry storage room, across from bathroom.
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure proper cooling.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
1/24/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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