News Cafe, 804 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: NEWS CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 804 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139
License #: 2322028
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 10/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
10/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
08/19/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Vegetables.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Mop/service sink in disrepair.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in RIC.Ham,Turkey.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
6/18/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
2/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.Cellphone.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
9/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
6/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • 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. All proteins in question at 50 plus degrees fahrenheit
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
8/21/2012Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
3/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
7/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded.
3/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded.
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. SECOND REFRIGERATOR ON COOKLINE NOT COOLING PROPERLY AND LEAKING WATER INSIDE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated black dust
9/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
12/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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