Union Square, 200 S Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: UNION SQUARE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 200 S Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33131
License #: 2323508
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 11/13/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
11/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. SET_UP MANUAL SANITIZING IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. CALL 850-487-1395 FOR LICENSE RENEWAL COMPLIANCE.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. HWS
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHEESE Corrected On Site.
10/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. COOKLINE REACH_IN COOLER AT AMBIENT OF 48F (SALAD COOLER). DO NOT USE COOLER UNTIL FIXED.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
4/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. COOKED SINCE 7am Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. SALAD COOLER AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 50F. DO NOT USE REACH_IN COOLER UNTIL FIXED. ALL PHF MAINTAIN IN ICE IN SMALLER PORTIONS FOR RUSH HOUR.
  • Critical. Fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. ROMAINE LETTUCE
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. TOAST Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. BOWL Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. FRONT COOLER
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. HWS IN KITCHEN
  • Critical. Air gap not installed. BY ICE MACHINE
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
12/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/14/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 17-08-1 Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-24-1 Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Violation: 24-06-1 Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Violation: 31-08-1 Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. This violation must be corrected by : 8/9/2010.
  • Violation: 37-20-2 Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
6/10/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. LESS THAN 4 HOURS
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 6/10/2010.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. This violation must be corrected by : 8/9/2010.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 8/9/2010.
6/9/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.3 COMP SINK
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Drain cover(s) missing.HALLWAY NEXT TO 3 COMP SINK_FLOOR DRAIN
10/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/20/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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