Marlins Cafe, 503 Sw 17 Ave, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MARLINS CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 503 Sw 17 Ave, Miami, FL 33135
License #: 2327993
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 3/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. By reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. By reach in freezer.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front bar area.
  • Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over lettuce.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Beans found at 120° told to reheat to 165° and the hold at 135°.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Men's 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. Front bar area.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In men's bathroom and front bar area.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. In back area bar by bodega.
  • Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
3/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.handsink in mans bathroom
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust.inside AC room
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food.chiken over pork
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 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 - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
11/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Chicken over vegetables **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
7/12/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Men bathroom **Warning**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Box with onions **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-use plastic bag reused. Reach in freezer chicken ,beef raw **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Chicken over vegetables **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
5/3/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.current
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.front bar
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • 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 potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs over vegies
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
10/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. kitchen cooler
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. KITCHEN AREA
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. all reach in coolers
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. TOP OF ALL KITCHEN COOLERS
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. most coolers
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. 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 wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
11/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. 60 DAYS
  • 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
1/7/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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