Munchies Cafe, 11367 Sw 40st, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MUNCHIES CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 11367 Sw 40st, Miami, FL 33165
License #: 2326045
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 3/12/2014

Ratings Summary

Based on 2 votes

Overall Rating:
*****
5.0
Ratings in categories:
Food:
*****
5.0
Service:
*****
5.0
Price:
*
1.0
Ambience:
*****
5.0
Cleanliness:
*****
5.0

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
  • 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.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Eggs
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
3/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. **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.
10/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
6/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • 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 soiled with old food debris.
2/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-18-1 Observed unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area.
  • Violation: 29-04-1 Observed nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
  • Violation: 29-05-1 No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment.
  • Violation: 33-11-1 Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Violation: 37-10-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.FAN IN KITCHEN
8/15/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. ON FLOOR.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.FAN IN KITCHEN
  • Observed beverage/ice dispensing equipment that allows contamination of the lip-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. OVENS
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam, vapors in kitchen.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
8/14/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.[rusted shelves]
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
3/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[front pastry box ]
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed garbage can lid open.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.[eggs over sauce]
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.---[rusted shelving in coolers and next to clean pots-pans]
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.[bottom shelves]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.[rusted]
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[[reachin cooler kitchen]
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.[knives behind 3-comp sink]
2/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.[missing on breakfast menu]
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[box freezer]
  • 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 gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
8/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Cutting board
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.
2/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed floor-mounted equipment not sealed or with legs providing at least 6-inch clearance between floor and equipment.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed the use of an unclean thermometer.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Kitchen area shelving .
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
7/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/7/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/18/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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2 User Reviews:

Annie

Added on Nov 18, 2014 10:38 AM
Food:
*****
Service:
*****
Price:
*
Ambience:
*****
Cleanliness:
*****
Would you recommend MUNCHIES CAFE to others? Yes

Mocha

Added on May 2, 2014 4:19 PM
Food:
*****
Service:
*****
Price:
*
Ambience:
*****
Cleanliness:
*****
Would you recommend MUNCHIES CAFE to others? Yes
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