Epic Hotel Area 31, 270 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EPIC HOTEL AREA 31
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 270 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33131
License #: 2332235
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 1/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.ceiling leaking water above the dish machine
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
1/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - OBSERVED BOWL OR OTHER CONTAINER WITH NO HANDLE USED TO DISPENSE FOOD. FLOUR.
  • Intermediate - OBSERVED 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.
  • Basic - OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD HAS CUT MARKS AND IN NO LONGER CLEANABLE.
  • Basic - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE ENGAGING IN FOOD PREPARATION.
  • Intermediate - OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING A SPECIALIZED PROCESS WITHOUT A PROPER HACCP PLAN. REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING.
  • High Priority - OBSERVED NO PROOF OF PARASITE DESTRUCTION OR AQUACULTURE DOCUMENTATION FOR COLD SMOKED SALMON SERVED RAW OR UDNERCOOKED.
  • High Priority - OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL FOODS NOT PROPERLY SEPARATED FROM ONE ANOTHER BASED UPON MINIMUM REQUIRED COOKING TEMPERATURE IN WALK-IN COOLER. CHICKEN OVER FISH IN VEG AND MEAT COOLER.
  • Intermediate - OBSERVED SLICER BLADE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS.
  • Basic - OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH NOT STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
9/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.flour
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.chicken over fish in veg and meat 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.
  • Intermediate - Establishment using a specialized process without a proper HACCP plan. Reduced oxygen packaging
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
9/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/18/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.plates by dish room
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.cell phone
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.ice machine door clear sliding
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.freezer floor soiled
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.thawing
  • 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.
4/17/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Boiler certificate not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. GRILL AREA
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. ON BACK OF COFFEE TABLE
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
10/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.REACH_IN COOLET AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 60F. ALL PHF MOVED TO ANOTHER COOLER.
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. HANDLING CLEAN DISHES WITH SOIL GLOVES Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. WALK_IN FREEZER
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. SANITIZER
1/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
9/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BAR
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. BAR
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
2/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No oyster warning sign with required language provided.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. CHICKEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. 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. CUTTING PEPPERS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. HWS CLOGGED Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
12/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.freezer
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. handle missing on scoop(waiter station)using shaker behind bar.
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.prep kitchen
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on silverroom
  • Critical. Boiler certificate not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
5/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/28/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. [Employee using only one glove to cut rte food]
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.[ Spatula stored under cutting board]
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.[ Dishwasher]
  • Critical. Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine.[pressure gauge]
  • Hot water sanitizing warewasher water pressure not between 15 - 25 pounds per square inch.[ at 10 lbs]
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Water supply does not meet the requirements of a public water supply.[ bottled water to be used until further notice for drinking purpose on DOH recommendation]
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. [ Next to kitchen]
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated food debris.[ mold-like substance on fans of walkin cooler]
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
12/9/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/25/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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