Tropicana Food By The Pound, 8323 W Flagler St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPICANA FOOD BY THE POUND
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8323 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33144-2029
License #: 2324622
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 2/18/2014

Ratings Summary

Based on 1 vote

Overall Rating:
**
2.0
Ratings in categories:
Food:
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2.0
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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 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 - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
2/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Toilet not flushing/functioning properly.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working container of food not labeled in English.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • 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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
9/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Back area water damage
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Front counter three compartment sink
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in an improper manner.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Front counter steam table **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Front counter
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter hand sink
6/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • 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 - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
1/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - EXPIRED 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.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. front counter warmer
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD SYSTEM
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
7/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing.in hallway by bathroom
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.pots and pans
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.three compartment sink
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.food beind defrost in three compartment sink next soiled equipment
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. men and women bathroom
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.women bathroom
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Light not functioning.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner.alluminum can used to support equipment
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.fryer
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.lader
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.water stain
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.kitchen area
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor.pot in storage area back
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in surface under stem table
  • Critical - Observed employee experiencing persistent coughing working with food, equipment and/or utensils.manager
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.bottom of stemtable
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.griddle stored under stem table
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.knife
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.sugar dispenser
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Observed hole in wall.mens bathroom and dry storage area
  • 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 ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed knife block in use to store knives.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.food storage containers with rice
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.sope dispenser and towel dispenser
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.reach in freezer
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.b b q sauce container
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.where ice is keep
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.sugar container
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.spaculer
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.kitchen area
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.mop sink
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Equipment not in use
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-24-1 Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical - Violation: 09-01-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Condiments dispenser
  • Violation: 14-35-1 Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-18-1 Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Bottom shelf of steam tables.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Violation: 27-18-1 Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods.Hot water heater not working
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-15-1 Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Violation: 37-16-1 Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease and water stains.
  • Violation: 37-19-1 Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Hot holding unit
  • Critical - Violation: 41B-01-1 Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.sanitizer for towells
7/28/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods.Hot water heater not working
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Hot holding unit
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease and water stains.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Bottom shelf of steam tables.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Condiments dispenser
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Raw beef pork,and chicken at 50 degrees inside reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.sanitizer for towells
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
7/27/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
4/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 12/26/10.
10/26/2010Routine - 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.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed hole in ceiling.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
7/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed expired /soiled containers of spices. Corrected On Site. DISCARDED ON SITE.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. COOKED FOODS AT REACH IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. DESERTS / FLANS AT REACH IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site. FOR RAW MEATS.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site. FRONT COUNTER/ CAFETERIA.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen storage floor. RICE AND BEANS AT DRY STORAGE.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. ABC EXTINGUISHER ON THE FLOOR.
2/26/2010Routine - 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. FOODS AT REACH IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. IN ADITTION TO IMPROPER REHEATING MEAT STEW AT 126F.
  • Critical. Cooked stuffed fish/meat/poultry or stuffing containing fish/meat/poultry not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. REHEATED BEEF STEW (128F). JUST BROUGHT TO HOT HOLDING DEVICE.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. SUGAR CONTAINER OPEN.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. FRONT COUNTER EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. NO SOAP OR PER TOWELS AT STATION .
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. MISSING LID / FRONT COUNTER .
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. ONLY ONE COMPARMENT FILL WHILE IN USED. NO SANITIZER SET UP.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed soiled wet wiping cloth in use not stored in sanitizer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces in contact with potentially hazardous food not cleaned at least every four hours. FLAT TOASTER (CAFETERIA) .
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. ON ELECTRIC GRILLER AT CAFETERIA .
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. FRONT COUNTER.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility in disrepair. TOILET SEAT MISSING AT MENS AND LADIES RESTROOM .
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. FRONT COUNTER, BOTH RESTROOMS, KITCHEN . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. FRONT COUNTER AND LADIES RESTROOM .
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed hole in wall.one thru incoming water pipe at storage room second below .
7/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/7/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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