Swensen's Of Coral Gables, 1586 S Dixie Highway, Coral Gables, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SWENSEN'S OF CORAL GABLES
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1586 S Dixie Highway, Coral Gables, FL 33146-3001
License #: 2314749
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 09/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Dishroom
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. Most coolers
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Large amount of grease on wall/ceiling above cooking equipment that does not have a hood ventilation system.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Most ric
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cooking area coolers
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Kitchen area and dish area
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. Kitchen
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. All coolers
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
09/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Dry storage.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Dry storage.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Kitchen
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Kitchen area.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. About 20 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine below required ppm.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Test paper expired.
4/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. By cook line.
  • Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor.
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Storage area / no bulbs at lamp. Rusted out.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Dozen of avocados ( bitten animal marks) all must be discarded.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 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. Sliced deli meats.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. For ware washing (sponges in it).
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
10/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooking area
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Cooking area
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Grill area
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. All coolers
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
4/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
3/8/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooking area
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee used food thermometer to measure food temperatures without first cleaning the thermometer.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Kitchen area
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Soup area table
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Cooking area
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooler
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Seal where needed
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Grill
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. All coolers
  • 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 - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Grill
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Dish area
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. All coolers
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.ice marchine
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
1/8/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under most kitchen equipment
  • Observed wall in disrepair. ice equipment
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/10/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. knives inside. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. dressing containers
  • Observed wall in disrepair. by soda syrups
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
2/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled. Ice cream freezer
  • Critical - Observed soiled and in disrepair reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.
9/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Repeat Violation.
2/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food employee touch bare body part (face) then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee changing gloves without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. front counter preparation area.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. by storage area.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No professional hygiene and/or foodborne illness training provided.
  • Critical. Required employee training must be updated.
9/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/8/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). CHICKEN AND BEEF
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. REACHIN COOLER IN KITCHEN
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Air gap not installed.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
5/28/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Hood filters not equipped with a drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical. Air gap not installed.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
9/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/12/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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