Lucys Cafe Restaurant, 4201 W 16 Ave, Hialeah, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LUCYS CAFE RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4201 W 16 Ave, Hialeah, FL 33012
License #: 2328387
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.
  • Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezer
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in chest freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Chicken over fish
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
07/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Inside bathroom
1/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • 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 - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. In bathroom
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen area
7/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
1/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/11/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. MENS RESTROOM
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. LADIES RESTROOM
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. WATER HEATER OFF
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. MENS RESTROOM
  • 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.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Chicken over Cheese
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair REACH IN FREEZER
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. OVER RICES container
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in REACH IN COOLER
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label.
10/10/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/3/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. FRONT COUNTER
  • 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 raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/1/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • 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 improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
8/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical - Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
  • Critical - Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
4/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 17-11-1 No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
9/30/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 17-11-1 No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
9/20/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.walking cooler
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
7/13/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. 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.raw beef and chicken directly next to cooked pork chunks
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw chicken and beef over lettuce in reachin, eggs over produce in walkin
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover. walkin
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.cutting boards
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area.front counter
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.mensroom
  • Observed wall in disrepair. behind handsink
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
4/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.wic Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.
7/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/6/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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