Mexzican Gourmet, 5904 S Dixie Hwy, South Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Mexzican Gourmet
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5904 S Dixie Hwy, South Miami, FL 33143
License #: 2331674
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 3/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Mocaljetes (Mexican volcanic stone mortars) used to prepared guacamole.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
3/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/10/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.
  • High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands.
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Fish invoice does not specify which fish has gone thru the freezing process . Must indicate which has it.
  • 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 - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
9/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • 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 found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bathrooms.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
5/21/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken and whipped cream
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Eggs over cooked chicken
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bathrooms.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
3/21/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Food at prep. area not properly protected from contamination. NEEDS SPLASH GUARD
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction proof. Fish must be served cooked or discarded.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. ONIONS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed toilet leaking. MEN'S
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
9/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. ICE ADDED - SERVICE CALLED
  • 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. SHOULD HAVE IT BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. LESS THAN 3 HOURS . ICE ADDED
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • 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.
3/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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.
  • 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 - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
10/7/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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