Mi Lindo Ecuador, 8726 Nw 26 St Unit 18, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MI LINDO ECUADOR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8726 Nw 26 St Unit 18, Miami, FL 33172
License #: 2330523
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Men bathroom **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Side of frier **Warning**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Container with margarine **Warning**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Medicine stored in refrigerator/cooler with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Women bathroom **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Desserts **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One expired rest unavailable **Warning**
10/28/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. REACH IN FREEZER
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Intermediate - Employees not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
6/10/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. REACH IN FREEZER
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employees not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. REPEAT VIOLATION 3/25/13 **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
2/24/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • 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 - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
9/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • 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 - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Hot water at mop sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
3/25/2013Routine - 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • 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 gaskets.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
10/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.[floor inside walk in cooler ]
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[vents inside walk in cooler ]
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[shelves by walk in cooler]
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[bottled drinks, vegetables inside walk in cooler ] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[shelves by walk in cooler ]
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[shelves in prep table ]
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.[knives and lemon squeezers]
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[reach in freezers] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.[raw clams over cooked sausage]
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[raw shell eggs over vegetables]
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.[raw chicken over raw beef]
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.[cooked sausage]
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.[chlorine in WC bucket exceeds 200 ppm] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[fish]
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.[by steam table]
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.[tamales in reach in cooler by front counter]
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.[raw shell eggs on prep table temp at 83 F] Corrected On Site.
1/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
8/26/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. WALKIN COOLER FOODS AT 60 F This violation must be corrected by : 8/23/2011.
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. WALKIN COOLER NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK This violation must be corrected by : 8/23/2011.
  • Critical - Violation: 06-01-1 Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. EGGS OVER VEGETABLES INSIDE WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-18-1 Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
8/24/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. WALKIN COOLER NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK This violation must be corrected by : 8/23/2011.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. WALKIN COOLER FOODS AT 60 F This violation must be corrected by : 8/23/2011.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. EGGS OVER VEGETABLES INSIDE WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
8/22/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
3/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed hole in wall.
10/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/3/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded.
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Shellstock tags not maintained in chronological order correlated to the date or dates during which the shellstock were sold or served.
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled walk-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior door of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Wooden utensils
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Cutting board
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Soiled water in steam table not being replaced .
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises.
  • Observed hole in wall.Mopsink area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.Cookline area
  • Observed wall and/or ceiling obstructed with exposed utility lines.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • 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
4/27/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Establishment not maintaining shellstock tags for 90 days.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical. Displayed dishes not properly protected from contamination. UNDER STAIRCASE.
  • Critical. Observed shelves / racks encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. KITCHEN .
11/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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