La Fogata, 8732 Mills Dr #1530, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA FOGATA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8732 Mills Dr #1530, Miami, FL 33183
License #: 2328581
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 11/19/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
11/19/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
7/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • 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 - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
3/12/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
1/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.by ice machine and cleaan cup storage
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
7/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 01B-23-1 Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded. SWAI FILLET PURCHASED FROM SYSCO AND USED FOR CEVICHE. ACCORDING TO MANAGER, THEY CUT THE RAW FISH AND MIX WITH SAUCE
  • 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.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by : 7/22/12.
5/22/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. rice at 51 f, black beans at 56 f, red beans at 61, cream at 51f This violation must be corrected by : 5/23/12.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by : 7/22/12.
  • Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded. SWAI FILLET PURCHASED FROM SYSCO AND USED FOR CEVICHE. ACCORDING TO MANAGER, THEY CUT THE RAW FISH AND MIX WITH SAUCE
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.walk in cooler
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice at 51, beans 61, black beans at 56 f
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW SHELL EGGS OVER READY TO EAT FLOUR TORTILLA
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. TO GO CONTAINERS ON FLOOR.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets by steam table.
  • Critical - Observed the use of an unclean thermometer.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. RICE,CREAM INSIDE WALK IN COOLER
5/21/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.handles must be up
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.fish in 3 comp sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets on glass reachin
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
11/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Light not functioning.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
3/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Light not functioning.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.
8/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
4/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • 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.chimichuri Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.beans cooled in 30 gallon pot used to cook them in
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry, protected location that is not exposed to splash/dust. bowl of cooked beef stored next to dismanteled slicer being serviced.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.walkin
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.walkin
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.pot of beans
  • Critical. Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.DURING INSPECTION OPERATOR INSTRUCTED TO USE 3compartment SINK TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT PROPERLY
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.bulk foods
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. equipment lubricant Corrected On Site.
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination.
  • Critical. Observed incorrect information on Hotel and Restaurant license.DBA is LA FOGATA
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
12/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/4/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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