Alex Cafeteria Restaurant, 9548 Sw 40 St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ALEX CAFETERIA RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 9548 Sw 40 St, Miami, FL 33165-4036
License #: 2325816
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.
  • Intermediate - Combined ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to the date the earliest ready-to-eat potentially hazardous ingredient was opened/prepared.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
10/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • 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 - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Knife holdster.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.back area handsink.
3/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 46 F **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Rice 115 F **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Men's restroom
9/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. 3 compartment sink hot water handle
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Men's restroom
6/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Inside reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
1/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[front handsink ]
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. [ at mens restroom ]
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. [reachi in cooler]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
9/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.[lid inside bin]
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.[at mens restroom]
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[front pastry box]
  • Critical - No ground fault interruption protection on electrical outlet located within six feet of a water source. For reporting purposes only.[rear handwash sink]
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[table top freezer ]
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.[croquetes @ 130degrees ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
4/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. sink by reach infreezer
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. pastry in box
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in freezer and cooler Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • No metal container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.next to hand sink underneath coffee machine
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chicken
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
11/8/2011Routine - 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.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.-mens restroom [hot water shutoff]
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[freezer and coolers]
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
4/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/26/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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.[pastry box]
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses[.slicer area ]
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
11/15/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. HALF FLAT OF EGG (65F). DURING BREAKFAST.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. CHEMICAL 409 stored inside case of sodas.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
6/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked plant food for hot holding not reaching 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Bottom shelving of prep table
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Gaps around backdoor
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.
2/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Cooked rice at 110 degrees Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.Pastries holding unit
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical. Observed the use of an unclean thermometer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Pastries holding unit.
  • Light not functioning.Men's restroom
  • Critical. Expired 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
9/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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