The Original Pita Hut Inc, 530 41 St, Miami Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: THE ORIGINAL PITA HUT INC
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 530 41 St, Miami Beach, FL 33140
License #: 2326929
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Scoop on cooking equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Soup uncovered in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked food in walk in cooler without date marking.
10/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
09/12/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bag of onions and carrots. **Warning** cases of beverages on the floor.
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water faucet handle missing from hand sink. **Warning** faucet handle still missing therefore no hot water at hand sink.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda bottle stored on the floor. **Warning** box of chicken on the floor. Cases of beverages on the floor in food prep area.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning** hood filters still missing.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Food prep area. **Warning** all light shield are missing in food prep area.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign missing from hand sink located in kitchen. **Warning** hand wash sign still missing.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Reach in cooler at front counter soiled. **Warning** front reach in cooler has food residue.
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking on food cooked more than 24 hours. **Warning** prep salad and vegetables in walk in cooler did not have date marking.
  • Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher on the floor behind cooler. **Warning** one fire extinguisher on the floor beneath three compartments sink and another extinguisher beneath prep table.
6/2/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bag of onions and carrots. **Warning**
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water faucet handle missing from hand sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda bottle stored on the floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. By three compartments sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Food prep area. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign missing from hand sink located in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over cooked vegetables in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Reach in cooler at front counter soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Observed food covered in walk in cooler while in the cooling process. **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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking on food cooked more than 24 hours. **Warning**
  • Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher on the floor behind cooler. **Warning**
3/26/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle plastic bowl used for scoop intrepid food in wic. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
8/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes and humus above 41 degrees.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Observed container used to cool soup too deep.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food prepared on site did not have date marking.
3/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. WIC NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. OBSERVED COOKED FOODS IN WIC ABOVE 41 DEGREES.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. NO PAPER TOWEL AT HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. HAND WASH SIGN MISSING FROM HAND SINKS.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH HIS HANDS WITH GLOVES ON.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. OBSERVED CUP IN HAND WASH SINK. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. OBSERVED CHICK PEAS SAUCE AT 47 DEGREES.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. OBSERVED FOOD IN WIC ABOVE 41 DEGREES.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. OBSERVED BEEF STORED WITH BREAD.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
9/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.walk in cooler
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.prep area kitchen
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.dishroom shelf
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.second floor storage area
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.can of soda
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.cucumbers,lettuce ,
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.cutting board with mold like buildup on it
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Observed hole in wall.kitchen areaand dishroom
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.front cookline
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.chicken 52 reach in cooler in front cookline ,beef 50 degrees reach in cooler in front cookline chicken 54 degrees reach in cooler in front cookline Corrected On Site.meats was removed
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.front cookline
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Sink compartments too small to accommodate utensils or equipment.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
2/7/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in undrained ice.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. walkin cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
10/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen .
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.kitchen .
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen .
  • 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
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. paint cans stored inside reach in unit not in service, across range stove.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. walkin cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. walkin cooler.
6/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-10-1 Observed bulk food available for consumer self-service not properly labeled. salad bar. reach in unit.
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. walkin cooler.
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair. kitchen room.
2/23/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. salad bar unit. front of the restaurant .
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. front counter.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. sushi box.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed bulk food available for consumer self-service not properly labeled. salad bar. reach in unit.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. kitchen room.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. walkin cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. wood cutting board.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. 2nd floor. Storageroom .
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salad bar unit. front of the restaurant .
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw beef over cooked rice . walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. walkin cooler.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. walkin cooler.
2/18/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.walkin cooler.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. cook therMOMETER .
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. sushi display case.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. lemon bowl.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walkin cooler.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. sushi chef.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. bread reach in gaskets.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. pita containers .
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. bread reach in.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. under handwashing sink in the kitchen .
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Linens that do not directly contact food not laundered as necessary.
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.
  • 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
8/31/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
6/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
9/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/13/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/7/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/2/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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