Piccola Cucina, 440- Espanola Way, Miami Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PICCOLA CUCINA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 440- Espanola Way, Miami Beach, FL 33139
License #: 2333828
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: 5/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name.
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.At the bar area.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
5/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • 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.
12/9/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
12/9/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Food placed inside mop sink (seafood thawing). **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Salt and sugar under personal items , uncovered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Inside mop sink (Fish thawing). **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous Sea (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. FOR TUNA , SWORD FISH, SALMON. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer ' not all products commercially packaged. Beef over seafood re-packaged by restaurant. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food container placed on mop sink placed inside reach in cooler encrusted with grease and/or soil deposit . **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line hand sink removed from its original location to be placed at face level approximately . **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In all hand sink areas. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **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. Bolognese sauce no date marked. **Warning**
6/5/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Drop Ceiling not installed . Exposed utility lines. Must covered utility lines within 30 days as agreed with Sole Manager Elena Albanese .
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side of kitchen door.
  • Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage .Bar area.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Kitchen area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing area.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
  • Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Bar area installing today. Observed part bought.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided at the time of the licensing inspection. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
1/7/2013Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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