Sammis Cafe, 5200 Blue Lagoon Dr #130, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SAMMIS CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5200 Blue Lagoon Dr #130, Miami, FL 33126
License #: 2326230
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 11/05/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Inside kitchen across from 3 comp sink
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition.
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Chlorine 0ppm corrected to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham and cheese sandwich 78°f
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken 109°f
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Sandwiches on front counter.
11/05/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/11/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.walking cooler at an average of 51,on 3/12/14 found chicken at 45°, beef at 44°, tuna salad at 46° ,walking cooler had an ambient temperature of 44°.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.wooden table by backdoor
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.chicken,beef,ham,cheese,eggs an average of 51 in walking cooler.on 3/12/14 found chicken at 45°, beef at 44°, tuna salad at 46° in walking cooler.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
3/12/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.walking cooler at an average of 51°
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.front counter
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.wooden table by backdoor
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Black olives
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.chicken,beef,ham,cheese,eggs an average of 51° in walking cooler
  • 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 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 material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.bathroom
3/11/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Lights out in the room used for cooking
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelf over prep sink.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker built into the faucet in disrepair
  • 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.
9/30/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. Inside kitchen area.
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth left inside cut lettuce inside container of water
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Lights out in the room used for cooking
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelf over prep sink.
  • Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Next to hand sink inside kitchen area
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Behind the rotisserie oven and inside walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Dry powder mash potatoes
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples accessible to customers for self service
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham, cut lettuce, raw chicken at 48° inside walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Cooked chicken at 135° in hot holding
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Inside walk in cooler, raw beef over tomatoes and salads
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee switching task not changing gloves
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker built into the faucet in disrepair
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • 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.
9/27/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Sandwiches in front counter **Corrected On-Site**
2/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. CRACKERS STORED UNDER HANDSINK NEXT TO CLEANING CHEMICAL
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. WALKIN COOLER
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. MOP SINK
  • Observed moldy vent covers. FANS IN WALKIN COOLER
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
8/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. OVER FOOD STORAGE AREA
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. WALKIN COOLER FAN AREA
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
3/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.Walk in cooler fan covers
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.Kitchen area
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.Front counter cabinets
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in storage area.
8/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
  • Critical - Label on a food item packaged on-site lacking required information.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Cart used to store soiled equipment
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.Dry food storage shelving
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.Front counter
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
1/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed knife block in use to store knives.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed residue build-up on first aid kit cabinet .
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
8/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface. ICE MACHINE
3/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WATER BOTTLE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces not cleaned between working with raw foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. BLEACH_WATER MIXTURE
8/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/28/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/26/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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