Rajas Internatl&indian Cuisine, 33 Ne 2 Ave, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: RAJAS INTERNATL&INDIAN CUISINE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 33 Ne 2 Ave, Miami, FL 33132
License #: 2328190
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
10/29/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in freezer in back
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 3 compartment sink
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Inside reach in cooler
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze labels
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 73°f
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes83°f, cheese71°f, chicken58°f, yogurt62°f
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken103°f, lentil107°f, pumpkin119°f, spinach 129°f
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • 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.
08/29/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Rice **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Cabbage
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink and 3 compartment sink
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Chicken
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Yogurt 55°f
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Yogurt 55°f
  • 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 - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
2/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.
  • Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • 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 - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
11/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Inside bathroom
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.
  • Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only.operator states the back door is locked from the inside of building with no access to back door escape.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
5/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Under Buffett line
  • 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.
12/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/30/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 10/5/11. FAX CERTIFICATION TO MY ATTENTION AT 305-499-4081, INCLUDING YOUR BUSINESS NAME.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. RUSTED
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam, vapors in kitchen. AIR CONDITIONER IN THE ESTABLISHMENT IN DISREPAIR.
8/5/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • 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
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. ICE BUILT IN REACH_IN FREEZER.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair ICE MACHINE DOOR
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair REACH_IN COOLER GLASS DOOR.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. POULTRY IN STANDING WATER IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. Corrected On Site.
4/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. STEAM TABLE WATER MUST BE AT LEAST HALFWAY OF THE LEVEL OF THE SHALLOWEST PAN IN STEAM TABLE.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. REACH_IN COOLER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 55F. DO NOT USE GLASS REACH_IN COOLER UNTIL FIXED.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW CHICKEN NEXT TO PEELED ONIONS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. ONIONS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. ICE MACHINE DOOR FRAME.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. RUSTED
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. GLASS COOLER RAILING
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. PREP TABLE SHELF
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. MOP BUCKET Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. 3 DEAD ROACHES IN LIGHT SHIELD
  • Observed hole in ceiling. TORN CEILING TILE
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. OWE $50.
  • 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
12/3/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. EGGS OVER RTE FOOD Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. ONIONS
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BATHROOM
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
5/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 01A-10-1 Observed food/ice received from unapproved source.
  • 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: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-22-1 Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-09-1 Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. FREEZER AND REACH IN COOLER
  • Violation: 15-17-1 Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. GAP FROM WALL TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
  • Violation: 15-23-1 Hood filters/grease extractors not designed to be easily removable for cleaning.
  • Violation: 15-28-2 Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Violation: 15-38-1 No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Critical. Violation: 16-13-1 Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Violation: 17-09-1 Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-10-1 Food-contact surfaces not cleaned between contact with different raw animal products.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-16-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Violation: 25-05-1 Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
  • Violation: 29-08-1 Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink.
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. 3 COMPARTMENTS SINK LEAKS
  • Violation: 29-18-1 Drain cover(s) missing.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-04-1 Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
  • Violation: 37-10-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Violation: 37-13-1 Observed hole in ceiling.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical. Violation: 46-05-2 Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Violation: 46-09-2 Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Violation: 47-06-2 Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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
1/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed food/ice received from unapproved source.
  • 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.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area. Food stored next to garbage can in kitchen area.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. FREEZER AND REACH IN COOLER
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. GAP FROM WALL TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
  • Hood filters/grease extractors not designed to be easily removable for cleaning.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces not cleaned between contact with different raw animal products.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. 3 COMPARTMENTS SINK LEAKS
  • Drain cover(s) missing.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed hole in ceiling.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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
1/14/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/19/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/7/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/2/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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