West Grove Food Zone, 3360 Sw 37 Ave, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: WEST GROVE FOOD ZONE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3360 Sw 37 Ave, Miami, FL 33133-4954
License #: 2325767
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 07/31/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
  • Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • No child labor law poster. For reporting purposes only. **Warning**
  • Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. **Warning**
07/31/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 5 dead roaches in the kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 20 live maggots crawling in reach in cooler storage area, and 10 dead maggots. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach found by reach in cooler located in a storage area next to the kitchen area. No preparation in this reach in cooler storage area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
  • No child labor law poster. For reporting purposes only. **Warning**
  • Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. **Warning**
07/30/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/26/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Observed: Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name.
  • Basic - Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Intermediate - Observed: Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Observed: Food manager certification expired.
  • Basic - Observed: Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Intermediate - Observed: Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • High Priority - Observed: Live flies in kitchen.
  • Basic - Observed: Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Observed: Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back storage areas.
  • Intermediate - Observed: Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Observed: Raw animal food not properly separated from unwashed produce.
  • Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Basic - Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
4/8/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating inside kitchen .
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Where marinated chicken is stored at reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Food stored outside. Soda cans on outside shelves.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Location where freezers and soda are stored.
  • Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored.
  • High Priority - Cooked vegetables hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Operator added water and raise temperature.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Steam tables Beef 98f degrees. Operator added more water and raise temperature.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
8/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Chicken
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Eggs at RI cooler
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another at reach-in freezer
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
2/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. KITCHEN
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. STORAGE AREA
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by 6 live roaches found BY HAND SINK (KITCHEN)
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
8/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Corrected On Site.
  • No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. LESS THAN 3 HOURS. TEMP. RISED AND HOT WATER ADDED. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
1/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. AMMONIA NEXT TO BEANS
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. ADDED WATER AND INCREASED TEMPERATURE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
10/7/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Violation: 15-38-1 No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Critical - Violation: 28-14-1 Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped ON FLOOR OUTSIDE GROUND
  • Violation: 29-05-1 No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment.
  • Violation: 29-08-1 Plumbing system in disrepair. HANDSINK CLOGGED
  • 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.
9/28/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment.
  • 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
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed employees using same utensil to handle raw and cooked product.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped ON FLOOR OUTSIDE GROUND
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed garbage can lid open.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site. MOVED TO ANOTHER RI COOLER
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. HANDSINK CLOGGED
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Corrected On Site.
7/26/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.
1/21/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.after handling money and before handling food
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.shelving
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.handsink leaks
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. leak makes handsink unusable
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in light shields
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against cross-contamination.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
8/31/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.prep table
2/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.both handwashing sink cabinet in disrepair w/wood rot.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.throughout kitchen .
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.hole in wall between kitchen and dishwasher area.
  • 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
9/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/24/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/2/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/26/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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