La Michoacana, 344/346 Washington Ave, Homestead, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA MICHOACANA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 344/346 Washington Ave, Homestead, FL 33030
License #: 2332297
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 07/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 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 - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
07/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Ice cream stored on the floor in the walk in freezer
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. In the back by the back door
  • 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 - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.in the front across from the hand wash sink
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.salt in the back storage area
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored.on the top off a small reach in cooler in the front next to a orange juice maker **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.next to the hand sink in the back by the three compartment sink
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
1/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Inside reach in freezer
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves in kitchen area
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
7/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
2/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Commercially processed food not reheated to 135 degrees Fahrenheit for hot holding. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. ICE CREAM BIN.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in wall. BEHIND WALK IN COOLER AND BY THE RESTROOM.
  • 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.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
10/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Label on a food item packaged on-site lacking required information. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. inside walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. inside reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. underneath hand sink in bathroom
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
4/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.bathroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law.icecream and drinks
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.someareas
9/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.sugar
  • Critical - Sanitizing solution not maintained to clean juicing equipment
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.bathroom
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.by 3 comp. sink
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.bathroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.by 3 comp sink
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.fruit frig
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.reachin
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.shelfs /raw wood/dry storage
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.top inside lip needs attention
  • Observed wall in disrepair.wet/behind 3 comp. sink
8/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.sodas
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.raw wood
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
4/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.milk for ice cream
  • 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.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.bathroom
  • Critical. Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bathroom
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.bathroom
1/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.mayo and sauces stored in bathroom
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs over fruit
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Repeat Violation.
  • 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.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.employee bathroom
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
10/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. SACOS EN DEPOSITO.
8/10/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/4/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/17/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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