Shella's Caribbean Bakery & Restaurant, 20725 -27 Nw 2 Ave, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: SHELLA'S CARIBBEAN BAKERY & RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 20725 -27 Nw 2 Ave, Miami, FL 33169
License #: 2332301
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 11/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls.
  • Basic - Hole in wall.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door in disrepair
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Standing water in mop sink/mop sink draining very slowly.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
11/07/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls.
  • Basic - Hole in wall.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door in disrepair
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Standing water in mop sink/mop sink draining very slowly.
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • 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.
10/02/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls.
  • Basic - Hole in wall.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door in disrepair
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. 3-comp sink and handsink
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Standing water in mop sink/mop sink draining very slowly.
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • 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.
07/29/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Pots
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls.
  • Basic - Hole in wall.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door in disrepair
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. 3-comp sink and handsink
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Standing water in mop sink/mop sink draining very slowly.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Wooden table used as fcs
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans 48°, turkey 50°, red peas 57°, cow feet 45° for less than 4 hours. Moved to cooler that maintains adequate temperature. Cooler temperature lowered by operator.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Fish 112° for less than 4 hours. Fish reheated to 165° and shallow pans switched to deeper containers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 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 - Reach-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. Food moved to cooler that maintains adequate temperature.
07/28/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Standing water in mop sink/mop sink draining very slowly.
1/27/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Holes in wall.
  • Basic - Standing water in mop sink/mop sink draining very slowly.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dairy products at front counter for less than 4 hours per operator
  • 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.
1/22/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water running onto floor **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. After answering phones **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. For less than 4 hours. Food moved to freezer to reduce temperature. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. For less than 4 hours. Food reheated to 165°F for hot holding at 135° **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
  • 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. Ruth and Sheila **Warning**
8/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.
  • Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
5/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.cabbage
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils.
1/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.FREEZER
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. Next to restroom
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
9/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. mopsink
4/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.mop sink
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
12/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. IN RESTROOM
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
8/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.hand sink
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
5/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
1/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/7/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • 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
8/4/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken 51 degrees
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.
  • Observed nonfood-grade bags used for food storage.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material in mixer.
  • Critical. Observed cutting board surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease and food debris accumulated under cooking equipment.
11/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/18/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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