The Big Tomato, 1 Westward Drive, Miami Springs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE BIG TOMATO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1 Westward Drive, Miami Springs, FL 33166
License #: 2332026
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 4/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Containers for food in dry storage
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 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. Megan, Rachel, Arnaldo
4/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 44 F, cheese 43 F
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.
  • 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.
11/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
6/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface.Bread cabinet.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • 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.
2/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.REACHIN COOLER
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.BOTTOM SHELVES RUSTY
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.WALK IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
1/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. galic butter dated 10/15 - chicken dated 10/19
10/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed dented cans.
5/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
6/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. in kitchen
1/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
8/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/30/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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