On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, 12295 Sw 88th St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 12295 Sw 88th St, Miami, FL 33186
License #: 2328293
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 07/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. At the time of callback inspection, used an alcohol swab and interior of machine had black and rust-like substance in the interior of the uce machine.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
07/08/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In some areas
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. At margarita machine
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. For wiping cloth bucket
4/30/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses.
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
12/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-38-1 Observed utensils in poor condition. PANS
  • Critical - Violation: 16-03-1 Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. TOP OF MACHINE AND RACKS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. CUTTING BOARD
  • Violation: 29-17-1 Waste line missing at soda gun holster.at bar area
  • Critical - Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. OUTSIDE
  • Violation: 36-22-1 Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. INSIDE WALK IN COOLER
10/2/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Air gap not installed. AT DIPPERWELL
  • Critical - Boiler certificate not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. AT DRY STORAGE Repeat Violation.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. TORTILLA CONTAINERS
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. HOT WATER -HANDLE
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. SOME MISSING TILES AND GROUT MISSING IN SOME ,BAR AREA , COOK LINEepeat Violation.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. DOUGH IN FRONT OF HANDSINK AT TORTILLA STATION
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. TORTILLA STATION Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. ENTRANCE TO BAR AREA Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. HANDSINK AT END OF COOK LINE
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. UTENSIL INSIDE PICO DE GALLO
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND AT KITCHEN Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. AT TORTILLA STATION, WAREWASHING AREA Repeat Violation.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. TOP OF MACHINE AND RACKS Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. VENTS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime/mold like on soda dispensing nozzles. at bar area
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. PANS USED TO STORE CHIPS
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. EMPLOYEE SERVING SALSA AND CHIPS
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. HANDWASHING PROCEDURES
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. BY MOPSINK
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. INSIDE WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. CUTTING BOARD
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. PANS FOR TORTILLAS
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. SPATULA AT TORTILLA STATION
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.INSIDE TORTILLA STORAGE CONTAINER
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. WALK IN COOLER
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. REACH IN COOLER
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. EMPLOYEE USING BOWL TO DISPENSE TORTILLAS TO CONTAINER Repeat Violation.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area. BY DRINK STATION
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. BY END OF COOK LINE
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. FRUIT FLIES
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. TO PANS
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. GUACAMOLE AT 72 F
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW BEEF NEXT TO RAW CHICKEN
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. REACH IN COOLERS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. SUGAR
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. BROKEN REACH IN COOLER
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. PANS
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. potato masher by prep table
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. BY TORTILLA STATION
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. SOUR CREAM SAUCE AT 95 F AND TACO MEAT AT 95 F
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. OUTSIDE
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.at bar area
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/31/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.0 PPM DISHWASHER Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. SEVERAL SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE HEAVILY RUSTED
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. BAR AREA FLOOR
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. IN KITCHEN AREA BY COOK LINE
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. HANDSINK BY TORTILLAS PREP STATION Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.HANDSINK BY BAR ENTRANCE
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. HANDSINK AT END OF COOK LINE
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. IN KITCHEN
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. IN REACH IN COOLERS
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. HANDSINK BY BAR ENTRANCE
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. TOP OF MACHINE AND RACKS FOR MACHINE
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. ICE BINS ON FLOOR Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. CUTTING BOARDS
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. EMPLOYEE TOUCHING READY TO EAT TORTILLAS WITH BARE HANDS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. CUTTING BOARDS
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. WALK IN COOLERS
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. REACH IN COOLERS BY COOKLINE
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. BY COOK LINE
  • Observed hole in wall. BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR OF MOPSINK
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. EMPLOYEE SCOOPING ICE WITH BOWL TO BIN.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ICE CREAM SCOOP
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area. OVER TORTILLAS BOXES NEXT TO DOOR
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. REACH IN COOLER AT END OF COOLER NOT IN USE.
  • Critical - Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only. 2 PANEL BY MANAGER OFFICE
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. SEVERAL AREAS OF KITCHEN
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. HANSINK AT END OF COOK LINE
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. MOP SINK MISSING HANDLE FOR HOT WATER
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. ABC EXTINGUISHER BY KITCHEN
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. BAR AREA
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
7/5/2012Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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