Veganaroma Organic Cafe, 3808 Sw 8th Street, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: VEGANAROMA ORGANIC CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3808 Sw 8th Street, Miami, FL 33134
License #: 2332588
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 10/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Operator added a stove with oven to the establishment. At the time of callback, there were no plans approved by DBPR PLAN REVIEW OFFICE. OPERATOR ADDED A STOVE WITH OVEN TO ESTABLISHMENT.
10/03/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves on top of 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
  • Basic - Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present. Ice machine
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Plates chipped
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauce 50 f, cashew pate 50 f. Operator transferred product to another unit.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Toaster oven
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Operator added a stove with oven to the establishment.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not 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. Sauce at 50 f, cashew pate 50 f
07/31/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
2/25/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Wooden spoon **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Admin Complaint**
2/25/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Toaster
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. To rinse vegetables **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
10/3/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Establishment has a household dish machine, does not use chemical to sanitize utensils .
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Toaster
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. To rinse vegetables **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
7/29/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.(Soup in front cooker @119 degrees)
1/9/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
8/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. MOP SINK.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
2/23/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
7/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
1/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • 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
8/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
1/20/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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