Van Dyke Cafe, 846 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: VAN DYKE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 846 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139
License #: 2325348
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 10/11/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. RI cooler not cooling properly. Service called. Also RI cooler/prep table gaskets not right size and doors do not close properly.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Garbage cans located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. At door. Door does not close properly.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of ice machine
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Hand sink at dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cooking line
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding drawers.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Most units
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed under hot running water. Back prep area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.
  • High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground.
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Unit not working properly. Foods in cooler from WI cooler moved this morning, less than 2 hours. Eggs in Prep table discarded.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Sausages not cooked/reheated enough. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Eggs over cheese.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. By trash area
  • Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Service called
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Dishwashing area
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooling potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
  • 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. Prep area back
  • Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. Upstairs
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Some foods
10/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Tiramisu prepared with raw eggs.
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. For Precooked meats must have plan and time mark.
3/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. SHELL EGGS OVER SAUCES AT KITCHEN REACH IN COOLER.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. BY MAIN BAR.
9/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a location that is not exposed to splash from hand washing sink . Must place 6 inches off the floor. TOMATOES SAUCE COOLING. Corrected On Site.
2/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. SLEEVES NOT PROPERLY SECURED WITH LIDS (BLACK) AT ENDS OF PLASTIC SLEEVES. Corrected On Site.
10/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. BY ICE MACHINE.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. COOKING UTENSILS INSIDE.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.PLASTIC CUP USED AS SCOOP. Corrected On Site.
2/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded. LOX (SMOKED SALMON ) AND TILAPIA USED IN CEVICHE.
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. SAUCES CONTAINER CUT OUT IN HALF.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. BEEF OVER VEGETABLES AT WALK IN FREEZER.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. GELATO (VANILLA) CONTAINERS AT FREEZER ON FLOOR.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. AT COOLER (SAUCES). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. WAITERS AT BAR USING A METAL GLASS (SHAKER).
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.PREPARATION AREAS. DESSERT ROOM.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. DISHWASHING AREA.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. NO SUPPLIES (PAPER TOWEL).
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. BARTENDER PLACING COFFEE MUG AT TABLE OVER ICE BIN.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. BLACK LINER (BAGS) USED TO STORE FOODS AT COOLER.
  • Table-mounted nonfood-contact equipment is not easily movable or installed on legs of at least 4 inches. LIQUOR ROOM SHELVES,
  • Observed door of walk in cooler with lower open gap of about six inches.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at warewashing machine at bar.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. BAR AREA (O PPM).
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with rust. TOOL BOXES USED TO STORE KNIVES.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. CUTTING BOARD AT BAR.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. DESSERT PREPARATION AREA HANDWASHING USED WITH HOSE.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. DISHWASHING AREA.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. DISHWASHING AREA.
  • Observed debris accumulated on dry storage floors.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. COOK LINE.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. CHEMICAL OVER CLEAN COOKING WARE.
9/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food not prepared in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. water leaking in front pastry section food being prepared
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. front counter cutting fruits Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed damaged thermometer provided on dishmachine.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. at bar
  • Critical. Hand sink not working at dishwashing machine or area.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. front bar area Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. dishwashing room over dishwashing machine
3/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs over ready-to-eat food
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
8/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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