Sambor's Cafe, 748 W 49 St, Hialeah, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SAMBOR'S CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 748 W 49 St, Hialeah, FL 33012-3609
License #: 2324030
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 10/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Shelf above preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. In prep. Area
10/22/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Shelf above preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. In prep. Area
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
10/21/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
4/14/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
2/10/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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 - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 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 - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
9/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. At 3 compartment sink
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. At 3 compartment sink
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter
2/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Eggs over rice
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walk in cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Admin Complaint**
12/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
1/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Hood filters/grease extractors not designed to be easily removable for cleaning.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • 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 grease on nonfood-contact surface.KITCHEN EQUIPMENT
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • 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 improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.KITCHEN WALL
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
8/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • 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 raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
2/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • 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 employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on THE WALKING COOLER FLOOR
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed personal care item stored WITH SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
7/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site Repeat Violation Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Corrected On Site.
5/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Corrected On Site.
9/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/4/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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