Mi Sabor Latino, 4275 Sw 73rd Avenue, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MI SABOR LATINO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4275 Sw 73rd Avenue, Miami, FL 33155
License #: 2331249
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 11/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.
  • Intermediate - Combined ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to the date the earliest ready-to-eat potentially hazardous ingredient was opened/prepared.
11/04/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
2/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 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.
10/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Kitchen area.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Pastries holding unit
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • 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 - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Walk-in cooler shelves
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage cabinet over handsink
3/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.bag of rice
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
7/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions.[no health policy] Corrected On Site.
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.[2-comp sink]
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[pastry box]
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[walkin cooler shelves]
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.[cook]
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.-croquetes @125 degrees Corrected On Site.
4/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Dumpster not on proper pad.
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.pastry box
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.pastry box
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.Thermometer mustbe from 0 to 220
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.fries next to beef
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.eggs over plant food
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.cafeteria side
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
10/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/20/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[chicken] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.[walkin cooler shelves]
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.[croquetes ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
3/18/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[walkin cooler]
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.[3-comp sink]
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.[filled with pots]
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.[paints cans on kitvhen floor]
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.[k-class]
9/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Malanga in cookline at 120 degrees
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.Pastries unit
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.Food containers next to handsink exposed to water splash
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Storing equipment inside
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.Cup used as water stopper in warewashing sink
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled walk-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Wooden spoon
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Dumpster not on proper pad.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.Under warewashing sinks
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in handsink area.
  • Hood filters not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Pastries unit
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.
3/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.Faucet under handsink .
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Equipment in front
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
9/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/2/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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