Los Ranchos Of The Falls, 8888 Sw 136 St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LOS RANCHOS OF THE FALLS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8888 Sw 136 St, Miami, FL 33176-5801
License #: 2324865
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 10/02/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
10/02/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( under shelves in kitchen at chip station)
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.( bar area)
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.( Big 5 - only mentioned 2 illnesses)
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled.
3/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.( bar)
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.( bar)
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Pans of cooling potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods stacked on top of one another.( walkin cooler)
10/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of dish machine racks of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Baking/pizza pans have accumulation of black debris.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grout missing in some areas
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.at men's bathroom
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw shell eggs over whipping cream . **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. At bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
5/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/20/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.reacHIN cooler in cookline
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.cooked beans according to management from previous day
  • Critical - Cooked poultry not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. broken shield.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. walkin cooler around fan cover.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. food containers.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.cooking line
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. bottles.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cooked beans from previous day,plantains in cookline,beef in reacHIN cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food re-served to customers.open containers of different vegies and oils toppings
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils.cut lemons ,cherries at the bar
  • Critical - Observed sewage backing up through floor drains of establishment.only in one section plumer already on the way
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Critical - Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. by rice cooker.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. beans and gravy.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.after handling raw beef
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/21/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. RI COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. 2nd FLOOR
5/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. RUSTED REACHIN COOLER SHELVE
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BAG OF BREAD ON FLOOR INSIDE WALKIN COOLER
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. BEEF OVER VEGETABLES INSIDE REACHIN
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
11/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.small forks Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces not cleaned between contact with different raw animal products.knife used to cut chix,knife scrapped on trash can,put on food contact surface. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, on nonfood-contact surface.bread holder.
4/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.warmer plates
  • Observed gaskets with /mold-like build-up.cookline drawers
  • Plumbing system improperly repaired.hws sink faucet creates splash outside and around sink onto floor.
11/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.slaw
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.NAPKINS USED TO COVER ADY TO EAT FOODS
  • 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.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.through out restaurant
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.SERVERS HANDLING DIRTY DISHES NEED TO WASH HANDS BEFORE HANDLING CLEAN EQUIPMENT OR PICKING UP FOOD FOR CUSTOMERS
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.BAR
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.hose handle by dishmachine
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.BAR
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.BAR
  • Critical. Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.by plantain cutting station
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
4/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.baked potatoe ,sauces ,beef,chicken Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine.
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical. Hand sink missingsplashguard in food preparation room or area.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.walkins
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.bag
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
10/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/27/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 11/4/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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