Peppers Burrito Grill, 1238 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PEPPERS BURRITO GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1238 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
License #: 2331915
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 4/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
4/28/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area.rice.
  • Basic - Clean linens stored on floor.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.onions
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.Hamburger patty.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.Tilapia.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in cold holding drawers.Steak over vegetable mix.
  • 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 - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • 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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
2/28/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
10/21/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.Cellphone.
  • Basic - Fan cover in reach-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • 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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Back area.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • 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.
7/29/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Intermediate - Large pieces of meat/whole roasts/whole chickens/whole turkeys not cut up into smaller portions to cool.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches.
5/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
1/11/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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.
10/30/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • 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 interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/7/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • 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 thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
4/9/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's/unisex bathroom.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area at storarge shelf after cooking.. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
9/21/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/26/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. FRONT DRAW COOLER MAINTAINING BEEF AT 48
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. TILAPIA FISH OVER COOKED RICE, COOKED CHICKEN and COOKEDBEANS
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/25/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. PAID OVER THE PHONE DURING INSPECTION CONFIRMATION #107043815 Corrected On Site.
  • 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 SCHEDULED TRAINING FOR TUESDAY 12/21/2010
12/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-16-1 Observed food stored in a prohibited area. CORN CHIPS STORED IN OPEN CONTAINER OVER TRASH CAN
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-03-1 Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Violation: 29-06-1 Plumbing improperly installed. HANDSINK MISSING IN KITCHEN ONLY HANDSINK AVAILABLE IS IN BATHROOM
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. REMOVED HANDSINK SINK FROM KITCHEN
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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
9/28/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area. CORN CHIPS STORED IN OPEN CONTAINER OVER TRASH CAN
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. GREEN PEPPERS
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Plumbing improperly installed. HANDSINK MISSING IN KITCHEN ONLY HANDSINK AVAILABLE IS IN BATHROOM
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. REMOVED HANDSINK SINK FROM KITCHEN
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • 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
7/27/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
2/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • 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
9/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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