Asi's Grill, 4020 Royal Palm Avenue, Miami Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ASI'S GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4020 Royal Palm Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33140
License #: 2330746
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 09/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Observed cooked food stored on the floor in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door of walk in cooler missing handle. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of drinks stored in the floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink in front area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Bottles of juice stored in ice machine. Ice will be discarded. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Interior of reach in cooler soiled with food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
09/16/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Observed cooked food stored on the floor in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door of walk in cooler missing handle. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of drinks stored in the floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink in front area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Sipping cloth on prep table. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Bottles of juice stored in ice machine. Ice will be discarded. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Observed raw meat, cook meat, and bread all stored together in reach in freezer. **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 - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chef station: cabbage 52°, mixed vegetables 53°, chopped tomatoes 48°, **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cook onion 112°, ground meat 116° **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw poultry stored over open ice cream in reach in freezer. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches inside gasket of reach in cooler by cook line. Observed one live roach between crevices of prep table in food prep area. Observed one live roach under cover of sushi case. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Interior of reach in cooler soiled with food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in front area. **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. **Warning**
09/15/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
07/10/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and consumer advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Warning**
5/30/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Observed food stored on the floor in wic.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots and drinks on the floor.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • 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. Working container at Sushi bar have no label.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee slicing tomatoes without gloves.
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Humus and sauce above 41°
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Food chopper soiled.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and consumer advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **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.
  • Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher on the floor.
3/19/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked fruits/vegetables cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked vegetables above 41 degrees in wic.
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked poultry at 47 degrees in wic.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chopped vegetables, tomatoes, and humus above 41 degrees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eats tired over ice cub in ric front. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. HWS located in kitchen area has no paper. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Chicken soup to deep.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
7/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation room or area. Hand wash sink in food prep area is not functioning.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
4/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BAG OF ONIONS ON THE FLOOR. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. OBSERVED CLOTH IN HWS. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. INTERIOR OF RIF SOILED.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. OBSERVED EGG PLANT AND SAUCE BELOW 41 DEGREES.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. OBSERVED LAMB BELOW 135 DEGREES.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. OBSERVED WIPPING CLOTH ON PREP TABLE. Corrected On Site.
9/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.front area
  • 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. two employees have and the rest of them dont
  • 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.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.SHELFS IN KITCHEN
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walk in cooler and freezer
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.75 degrees sushi rice
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw chicken over lettuce and other vegetable
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
3/28/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. food on the counter exsed to flies.
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. dressings in reach in units.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. reach in units.
11/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. wrong temperature in salad bar station.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. sushi station.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No monitoring of buffet/salad bar by employee trained in safe operating procedures. wrong temperature in salad bar station.
  • 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
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ready to eat salad in salad bar station.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. stuffed peppers in hot holding unit.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. walkin cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. (A) Except as specified in Paragraph (D) of this section, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, based on the temperature and time combinations specified below: (1) 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less for a maximum of 7 days; The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1.
  • Critical. FOOD Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of FOOD. Working containers holding FOOD or FOOD ingredients that are removed from their original PACKAGES for use in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the FOOD except that containers holding FOOD that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta need not be identified.
  • Critical. (A) In a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit. (B) Except as specified in Paragraph (C) of this section, cold or hot holding equipment used for potentially hazardous food shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the device's temperature display. (C) Paragraph (B) of this section does not apply to equipment for which the placement of a temperature measuring device is not a practical means for measuring the ambient air surrounding the food because of the design, type, and use of the equipment, such as calrod units, heat lamps, cold plates, bainmaries, steam tables, insulated food transport containers, and salad bars. (D) Temperature measuring devices shall be designed to be easily readable. (E) Food temperature measuring device and water temperature measuring device on warewashing machines shall have a numerical scale, printed record, or digital readout in increments no greater than 2 degrees Fahrenheit in the intended range of use.
  • Critical. FOOD Storage. (A) Except as specified in Paragraphs (B) and (C) of this section, FOOD shall be protected from contamination by storing the FOOD: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 6 inches above the floor. (B) FOOD in PACKAGES and working containers may be stored less than 6 inches above the floor on case lot handling EQUIPMENT as specified under Section 4-204.122. (C) Pressurized BEVERAGE containers, cased FOOD in waterproof containers such as bottles or cans, and milk containers in plastic crates may be stored on a floor that is clean and not exposed to floor moisture.
  • In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: (E) In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous;
  • Effectiveness. (A) Except as provided in Paragraph (B) of this section, FOOD EMPLOYEES' shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE- SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. (B) This section does not apply to FOOD EMPLOYEES' such as counter staff who only serve BEVERAGES and wrapped or PACKAGED FOODS, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.
  • Grease filters shall be arranged so that all exhaust air shall pass through the grease filters. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. (A) Except as specified in Paragraph (C) of this section, a sink with at least 3 compartments shall be provided for manually washing, rinsing, and SANITIZING EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS.
  • (B) Cloths used for wiping FOOD spills shall be: (2) Wet and cleaned as specified under Paragraph 4-802.11(D), stored in a chemical sanitizer at a concentration specified in Section 4-501.114, and used for wiping spills from FOOD-CONTACT and nonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT.
  • (B) Cloths used for wiping FOOD spills shall be: (2) Wet and cleaned as specified under Paragraph 4-802.11(D), stored in a chemical sanitizer at a concentration specified in Section 4-501.114, and used for wiping spills from FOOD-CONTACT and nonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT.
  • (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris.
  • (B) Clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS shall be stored as specified under Paragraph (A) of this section and shall be stored: (1) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and (2) Covered or inverted.
  • Critical. (A) A handwashing lavatory shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use.
  • Critical. (B) Using a Handwashing Facility. A handwashing lavatory may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • (6) All building structural components, attachments and fixtures shall be kept in good repair, clean and free of obstructions.
  • Critical. Electrical wiring. To prevent fire or injury, defective electrical wiring shall be replaced and wiring shall be kept in good repair. No extension cords shall be used except during cleaning, maintenance and other temporary activities. Only a wall switch or approved pull cord shall be permitted in bathrooms. In accordance with the provisions of NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code, as adopted by the Division of State Fire Marshal in Chapter 69A-3, FAC, Uniform Fire Safety Rules and Standards, sufficient electrical outlets shall be provided. FOR REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY.
  • Critical. All managers employed by a food service establishment must have passed [the food service manager] test and received a certificate attesting thereto. Managers have a period of 30 days after employment to pass the required test. All managers who are responsible for the storage, preparation, display, and serving of foods to the public shall have passed a certification test approved by the division demonstrating a basic knowledge of food protection practices as adopted in this chapter. Those managers who successfully pass an approved certification examination shall be issued a certificate by the certifying organization, which is valid for a period of five years from the date of issuance. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of food service manager certification upon request...
  • Critical. Food service employee training. The division shall adopt, by rule, minimum food safety protection standards for the training of all food service employees who are responsible for the storage, preparation, display, or serving of foods to the public in establishments regulated under this chapter. These standards shall not include an examination, but shall provide for a food safety training certificate program for food service employees to be administered by a private nonprofit provider chosen by the division. Any food safety training program established and administered to food handler employees prior to the effective date of this act shall be submitted by the operator to the division for its review and approval. It shall be the duty of the licensee of the public food service establishment to provide training in accordance with the described rule to all employees under the licensee's supervision or control. The licensee may designate a certified food service manager to perform this function as an agent of the licensee. Food service employees must receive certification pursuant to this section by January 1, 2001. Food service employees hired after November 1, 2000, must receive certification within 60 days after employment. Certification pursuant to this section shall remain valid for 3 years.
7/2/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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