Sarussi's Cafe, 2750 W 68 St #133, Hialeah, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SARUSSI'S CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2750 W 68 St #133, Hialeah, FL 33016
License #: 2325257
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 8/29/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.
  • 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.
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
8/29/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
4/8/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 12/16/2012.
  • No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by : 12/16/2012.
3/4/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 12/16/2012.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by : 12/16/2012.
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. POULTY @96 F FOR LESS THAN 4 HOURS
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
10/16/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
6/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/25/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 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 : 3/13/2012.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
1/13/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site.
9/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/11/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 6/23/2011.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. EGGS OVER RTE
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PHF MOVED TO COOLER THAT MAINTAINS ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE
  • Observed wall in disrepair.
6/22/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/7/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No person in charge of establishment.
  • 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 : 3/31/2011.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. HWS
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
1/31/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Dispensing utensils not designed or constructed with a handle
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Storage shelves
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
8/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
5/25/2010Routine - 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.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.[next to slicer]
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
1/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/15/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 7/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/7/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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