Varanda's Cafeteria, 6616 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Varanda's Cafeteria
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6616 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33141-4619
License #: 2316756
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 08/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At 87° F for less than four hours. Corrective action taken by operator By placing in RIC.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham 52° F, cheese 52° F for less than 4 hours. Corrective action taken by operator by placing in RIC.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In chest freezer no proper separation. Chicken next to rte.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Chicken over beef. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrective action taken by operator to place in RIC.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice at 51° F and black bean 71° at from overnight.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice and beans
08/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
3/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. across from grill
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Shell eggs over tomatoes
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer _ all products not commercially packaged.
  • 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 - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bathroom mens
10/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Shell eggs over tomatoes
  • 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 - No soap provided at handwash sink. Dish wash room
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling.
6/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area.
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler in back
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. Inspector observed new plumbing lines , lighting, and concrete floor in back area, with construction items and tools as if work is in progress.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken reach in cooler in back
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.shell eggs over fruit
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken over beef.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Bug spray with clean pots.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Rice in kitchen
12/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. HOOD SYSTEM
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. OVER PREPARATION TABLE
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. outside wall. kitchen equipment .
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. raw meats removed from original package , not dated. reach in units.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. open beans bags left opened overnight .
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.
2/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. reunit. prep area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. reachin units.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
8/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
5/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.Freezer door
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls.Warewashing sink
  • Critical. Observed the use of an unclean thermometer.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Bottom shelving of prep table
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Ceiling tile missing.Over handsink
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
12/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. SHELF BY INGREDIENTS
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. TRAYS FOR DISHWASHER
  • Observed hole in wall. by rear door
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored.
  • Critical. Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only.
5/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
12/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/16/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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