Las Nuevas Culebrinas Rest, 4700 W Flagler St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: LAS NUEVAS CULEBRINAS REST
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4700 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33134-1452
License #: 2302446
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 2/18/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Mens restroom loose faucet
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Pans of cooling potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods stacked on top of one another.(walkin cooler)
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only.(missing cover plate walkin cooler )
2/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions.[health policy to be posted]
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[both restrooms]
  • Critical - Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection.
  • Critical - Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only.[next to walkin cooler]
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[cutting board]
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.[loose faucet]
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
8/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 10-07-1 Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Violation: 17-09-1 Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair. outside food prep area, where walk in coolers are located. there is severe damaged to the ceiling. no food prep is allowed untill it is fixed.
  • Violation: 37-20-2 Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
4/20/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. out side handsink.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. outside food prep area, where walk in coolers are located. there is severe damaged to the ceiling. no food prep is allowed untill it is fixed.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. TAUNGS
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. washing rags in the handsink.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw meat next to vegetables in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Eggs over ready to eat food.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. outside shed.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
2/17/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/26/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. DRILL USING AS MIXER.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • 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.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
7/25/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. COOKING AREA
6/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/26/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. hws in the kitchen
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
1/25/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Hood filters not equipped with a drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed hole in wall. kitchen
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
7/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-27-1 Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-22-1 Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Violation: 14-41-1 Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Violation: 15-22-1 Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-26-1 Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 37-09-1 Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Violation: 37-10-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Violation: 37-12-1 Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair.IN AREA OF WALK-IN
  • Violation: 37-20-2 Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. IN WALK-IN AREA
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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. 60 days This violation must be corrected by : 12/23/2009.
4/6/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest/coolest part of the holding unit.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation.
  • Critical. Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • 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 raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • 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.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.IN AREA OF WALK-IN
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. IN WALK-IN AREA
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 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. 60 days This violation must be corrected by : 12/23/2009.
10/23/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/9/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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