Mojito Grill, 7318 Sw 57 Ave, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MOJITO GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7318 Sw 57 Ave, Miami, FL 33143
License #: 2300704
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 08/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License has 0 seats observed 13
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Most coolers inside
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Cooking area
  • 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 - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
08/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
08/12/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Warning**
  • Basic - Uncovered food (ham and cheese) stored next to sanitizer bucket exposed to splash.(preparation table/ by cook line). **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Shell eggs 78°f ( 2 flats kept at preparation table) no time marking. Corrective action: used time as a Public Health Control (plus written plan). Bring out less shell eggs quantities so It can be used within 4 hours. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees : Julio Campos, Javier Suarez both lacking Food Employee Training. **Warning**
6/11/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Food preparation area.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Chicken thawing at room temerature . **Corrected On-Site**
7/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - OBSERVED LIGHTS IN FOOD PREPARATION, FOOD STORAGE OR WAREWASHING AREA MISSING THE PROPER SHIELD, SLEEVE COATINGS OR COVERS. FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
  • Basic - POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD THAWED IN STANDING WATER. CHICKEN THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
7/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Back
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Clean in place equipment not washed, rinsed and sanitized using three distinct steps.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Prep table. Service called
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Prep area
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. At 3CS
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beans from yesterday.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans, discarded
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Changed **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sinks. Service called
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bathroom
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Service called
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
4/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Coffe **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cooking area
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. Back storage
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans, stop sale
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 70 degrees Fahrenheit and less than 133 degrees Fahrenheit more than four hours. See stop sale. Beans from yesterday
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food heated to a temperature above 135 degrees Fahrenheit not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Beans
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Eggs over cheese
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water heater broken, service called.
  • Intermediate - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
1/14/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative 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.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-23-1 Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. BEEF OVER ONIONS
  • Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
7/9/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. BATHROOM
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment.
  • Critical - Observed 4 dead roaches on premises. ON THE FLOOR, UNDER SANDWICH PREP TABLE UNIT
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. NO HANDWASHING WITH GLOVE CHANGE
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. BEEF OVER ONIONS
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found (BETWEEN 5 AND 10) ON FLOOR AND ON SHELF UNDER FOIL COVER (PREP TABLE NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT)
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. FRONT HAND SINK
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CROQUETTES
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
7/6/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. PREP TABLE. TURNED OFF, SERVICE WILL BE CALLED
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BATHROOM
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Hot holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. FRONT
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BATHROOM
  • Critical - Observed 1 dead roach on premises. BACK STORAGE
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor/storage.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BACK STORAGE
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. FRONT
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. LESS THAN 2 HOURS
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
2/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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-23-1 Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. EGGS OVER CHEESE
  • Critical - Violation: 17-09-1 Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Violation: 37-01-1 Ceiling tiles missing.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. DISHWASHING AREA
11/29/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Ceiling tiles missing.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • 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. DISHWASHING AREA
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BATHROOM
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. FRONT COUNTER
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. EGGS OVER CHEESE
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.
9/21/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
6/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • 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
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over cheese
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
1/21/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.ham Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.beans
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.splash guard missing in handsink
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.frontcounter handsink
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.dry storage
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
7/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.MUST NOT REUSE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.front counter.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.storageroom Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
6/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.freezer,grocery bags.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces not cleaned after being contaminationed.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.handles on reachins
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.restroom,3 compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.betweensalad prep & counter
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.over reachins,dishwasher area.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled bottle.
1/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-13-2 Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.dry storage
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Violation: 37-18-1 Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
8/13/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.marinated chix&pork
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.therm turned down,owner called This violation must be corrected by : 8-8-2009 .
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.dry storage
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
8/7/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/23/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/11/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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