Muffin Tin, 12655 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Muffin Tin
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 12655 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33156-5931
License #: 2319316
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 09/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
09/17/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Sanitation process not in compliance. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Soup (vegetables) not covered at walk in cooler and not under cooling process. Soup 42°f. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm when tested. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Front counter area. **Warning**
  • 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. Pieces or blocks of meats (poultry, beef, pastrami) not date marked. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Preparation area room by walk in cooler (bucket inside hand sink). **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup container at walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
07/14/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
4/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
9/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.broken in kitchen
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.cook line reach in cooler
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.front handsink
  • 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.expired certificates
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.kitchen cook line
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.potatoes in pot,front ,walk in cooler ,and freezer
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.in reach in cooler on cook line
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw eggs over tomatoes
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed chlorine buckets
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.front
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.glass cleaner next to drinks
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.degreeser
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.egg plant dip
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
10/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Operator moved all 6he food to another cooling unit
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
9/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • 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.
1/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed required exit for public through high hazard area. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
8/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing.by bathroom
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.outdoor area
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.by oven
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walkin
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.shelving around
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.backdoor
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
1/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.bottles of drinks
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.fish over pasta
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
7/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.corned beefhash,pork sausage Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.gaps under screen door
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.backdoor
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.backdoor with equipment close to it
1/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.corned beef hash,coleslaw
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.chili ,diced potatoe
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.icescoop
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Hood filters not equipped with a drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Sanitizing solution not maintained clean.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.shelves in walkin
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.under coffe station in front counter
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.kitchen
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.
7/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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