Sammi's Cafe, 5201 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SAMMI'S CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5201 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126
License #: 2332521
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 11/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Inside kitchen
11/06/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer with temperatures from45°f-50°f **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Bread stored directly in thank you bags inside reach in freezer.
  • High Priority - Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop cooked chicken 48°f cooked on day before
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 49°f, cooked chicken48°f, cheese 50°f, ham45°f, turkey 46°f **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. See stop sale. Cooked chicken48°f
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Eggs 129°f
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Inside kitchen
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
11/05/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/11/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.reach in freezer door
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.walking cooler at an average of 51,on 3/12/14 pork was at 50°, ham 51°, cheese 51°,eggs 53°, walking cooler was at an average of 51° on 3/12/14.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.eggs 51, beef 50, ham 51, cheese 51, cut melons 52,on 3/12/14 eggs were found at53°, ham 51°, pork 50°, cheese 51° inside walking cooler
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
3/12/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.reach in freezer door
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.walking cooler at an average of 51°
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce.beef over veggies
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.eggs 51, beef 50, ham 51, cheese 51, cut melons 50
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
3/11/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Chest freezer
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. At potato salad **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Cooked corn stored uncovered underneath paper towel dispenser **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad 59 f front counter line, ham 56 f(operator transferred product to chest freezer for rapid cooling)
  • 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 - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Brush with metal band
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Automatic dispenser not dispensing.
10/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Bread on top shelf of roll away cart
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Reach in freezer box
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In bathroom
  • Basic - Working container of food not labeled in English.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer provides a temperature range, but no specific temperature. Outside thermometer of walk- in not displaying temperature no other thermometer inside walk-in cooler
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. No food manager present person in charge is unaware of employee health policy
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
2/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
8/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. FRONT HANDSINK
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • 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 packaged food not labeled as specified by law.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
3/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.Walk-in cooler
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.New hood system installed
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.Kitchen
  • Critical - Self-closing metering faucet does not provide water for at least 15 seconds.
8/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
  • Critical - Label on a food item packaged on-site lacking required information.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure that employees properly cook food.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed holes in wall.
  • Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
9/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. BAGELS
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. STEAK OVER MUFFINS, BREADS IN REACH_IN FREEZER
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1 HANDWASH SINK USING AS PREP SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
1/5/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. COUNTER REACH_IN COOLER, DURING LICENSING INSPECTION OPERATOR HAS MAINTAIN PHF FOOD WITH ICE.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area. OBSERVED 2 BAIN MARIES ON UNDER COUNTER NEXT TO PLUMBING PIPES.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
8/11/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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