Off (The) Hookah, 401 Biscayne Blvd Ste 1505 (103 R), Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: OFF (THE) HOOKAH
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 401 Biscayne Blvd Ste 1505 (103 R), Miami, FL 33132
License #: 2333410
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 5/9/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
5/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.under hansink
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit.chiken over beef
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.cage inside walking cooler
  • 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 - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • 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 - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
11/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.
  • 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 - 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.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • 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.
5/8/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed bottles stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.before putting on gloves
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.handwash sink by hookas
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
12/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 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. WALK_IN COOLER AT 49F AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. AC TECHNICIAN ONSITE. Corrected On Site. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 41F.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels.
  • Critical - Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest/coolest part of the holding unit. WALK_IN COOLER
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. STAGNANT WATER UNDERNEATH AN ICE BIN IN BAR
  • Critical - Observed container of flammable material over 5 gallons stored in establishment. For reporting purposes only. ROOM IN THE BACK BY RESTROOM
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. LIQUORS
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. BAR
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in BAR CABINET .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site. WALK_IN COOLER. DISCARDED
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. CANDLE RESIDUE IN BAR CABINET
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTERS
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. DEGREASER BOXES STORED IN WALK_IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. PANKO CONTAINER
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. WINDEX
2/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 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 - No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
10/24/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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