Puerto Sagua Restaurant, 700 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Puerto Sagua Restaurant
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 700 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139-6216
License #: 2302362
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 10/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Between grills. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Onions,Plantsins **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in RIC, has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Shell eggs over sauces. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
10/16/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
4/21/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Meat
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.HWS.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in ric-in cooler.Ham,Tilapia,Meat.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.Grouper head.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Chicken over produce.
  • 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 - Food manager certification expired.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool.Chicken.
2/19/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
10/9/2013Routine - FoodCall 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 kitchen.Frozen fries.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Fan cover in reach-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.Juices.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.Meat,Tilapia.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach-in cooler.Juice.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • 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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.
  • 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 metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
8/6/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Hole in wall.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
1/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • 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.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed hole in wall. By water heater
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw poultry over raw fish
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
10/23/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/25/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All foods in question at 50 plus degrees
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw fish ove sauces
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw poultry over raw beef
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/24/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
2/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
8/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW BEEF OVER COOKED UNCOVERED BEEF
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW EGGS ON TOP OF RAW BEEF
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
6/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/25/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW EGGS OVER FISH INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW BEEF OVER OPEN CHEESE BEEF DRIPPING ON TO CHEESE Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. COOK HANDLING TOAST
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTED REACHIN COOLER SHELVES
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. COOK RINSING COOKING UTENSIL IN HANDSINK Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. FRONT HANDSINK
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Repeat Violation. FRONT COUNTER HANDSINK
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. 1 DEAD ROACH ON COOKLINE IN FRONT OF COOKING STOVE
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. BY BACK AREA WATER HEATER
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. DEGREESER STORED WITH CHOPPED ONIONS
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
1/11/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • 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
9/21/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. OVER PREP AREA
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. BY DISHWASHING AREA
  • 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
7/19/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • 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 encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
2/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit at RIC freezer.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions at bar/front counter area.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair at rear kitchen.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
8/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/4/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/31/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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