Prado's Cuban Cafe, 1400 S Main St, Belle Glade, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PRADO'S CUBAN CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1400 S Main St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
License #: 6020742
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 07/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. RTE FOODS IN WALKIN SCOOPED WITH A BOWL **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. MANY LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. MANY ITEMS STORED IN THE WALKIN LIKE ROSTED PORK, RICE, CHICKEN, BLACK BEANS, YUCA, SLICED HAM, TURKEY, AND FISH **Warning**
07/15/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. CASE OF LETTUCE AND TOMATOES IN THE WALKIN **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. RTE FOODS IN WALKIN SCOOPED WITH A BOWL **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. MANY LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. CHICKEM. BEEF. AND CROQUETTES **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. 1/Prep tables lower shelves. 2/ Walls and area around the fryer. 3/. Fan **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. WITHOUT SANITIZER. NO SANITIZER BUCK SET UP **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. MANY ITEMS STORED IN THE WALKIN LIKE ROSTED PORK, RICE, CHICKEN, BLACK BEANS, YUCA, SLICED HAM, TURKEY, AND FISH **Warning**
  • Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. OPEN ELECTRICAL BOX BY MIXER **Warning**
  • Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 20 pound propane tank under sink **Warning**
5/14/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. SUGAR SCOOPED WITH A CUP **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.THE BREAD PROOFER **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.1/ ABOVE HOT LINE. 2/. AND MAIN COOKLINE **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Admin Complaint**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. CAN OPNER IS RUSTED **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Many lights in the kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. LARGE OPEN CANS USED TO STORE FOOD **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves on the line **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. MANY FOODS STORED IN THE WI NOT COVERED **Warning**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. EXPIRED 12-1-14 **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded LETUCE 78° on the front counter **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomato 78° On the front countet **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. WD40 ON A SHELF WITH FOOD IN THE KITCHEN **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 500 PPM QUATRINARY AMONIA **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. LINE REACHIN COOLER **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Every prepared food in the walkin **Warning**
2/20/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Top shelf on the line
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. AROUND AC VENTS
  • 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 - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice beans and salt in large bags on the floor
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. MANY MISSING IN KITCHEN
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. AT ALL HAND SINKS
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. WALKIN COOLER HAS DAMAGED METAL AT THE BOTTOM OF THE COOLER
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.walkin doors
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front line hand sink
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. LINE REACHIN DRAWERS
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. MEN'S ROOM
8/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. SUGAR AT THE FRONT COUNTER SCOOPED WITH A CUP
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. 1/ ABOVE HOT LINE. 2/. AND MAIN COOK LINE
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Can opener is rusted
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. MANY LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1/LETTUCE AND SLICED TOMATO ON THE COUNTER AT 75f. 2/. RAW SHELL EGGS AT 65f ON THE LINE
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 500 PPM QUATRINARY AMONIA
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Ambient cooling of pork roast at. 119f. On the cook line
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. ON THE LINE
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALKIN
3/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. MAIN LINE HANDSINK
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. STEAM TABLE HANDSINK
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. ALL KITCHEN HANDSINKS
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. STEAM TABLE HANDSINK
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. MAIN LINE HANDSINK
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. STEAME TABLE HANDSINK
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. BOTH BATHROOMS
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. LADIES ROOM
  • 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 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.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. ON THE LINE
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. BOTH LINE COOKS WITH RTE FOODS
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SHELVES ON THE LINE
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. STORED WITH DIRTY DISHES
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. BOTTLED WATER AND GLASSES Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. MAIN LINE REACHIN
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. MAIN LINE REACHN
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW SHELL EGGS OVER COOKED RICE AND BEANS
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. LARGE OPEN CANS USED TO STORE FOOD
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. BOXES IN THE HALLWAY
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. WITHOUT SANITIZER
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees. AND GLOVE USE ON RTE FOODS
10/12/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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