Brisas De Espana, 8726 Nw 26 St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BRISAS DE ESPANA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8726 Nw 26 St, Miami, FL 33172
License #: 2330163
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance. UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Packaged food labeled improperly or incompletely and does not comply with Federal Standards of Identity.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present.
  • High Priority - No air gap present between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. SAUSAGE 130°
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
08/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employees not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
2/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.
  • 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 dry storage area.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - No sanitizer buckets available for sanitizing/wiping cloths.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
10/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
6/24/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  • Intermediate - No person in charge of establishment during operation.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
3/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • 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 potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
10/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/8/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. utensils in holder.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Cod fillets in a bucket next to hand sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. food thermometer not working. unable to calibrate.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in cooler by cook line .
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bathroom by kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 cups with coffee and milk. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated food debris. light panels throughout kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. heavily rusted and soiled.
  • 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.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor, walk in freezer in 2nd floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. shrimp, calamari, boxes and dessert boxes inside walk in freezer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. shelves by prep table.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. for chocolate mixture-using a can Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Lid for rice storage is broken.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. esparagus
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw shell eggs over cooked fish.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. cream of soup
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. flour, rice containers . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. reach in cooler by prep area.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. insect control next to coffee inside dry storage Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. meat filling for pastry inside walk in cooler 2nd floor, and inside walk in cooler-sauce. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. by prep table.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chicken,sauce Repeat Violation.
4/4/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.employee bathroom by kitchen
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated food debris.walk in cooler door and heavily rusted
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. by prep tables by cookline
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.shrimp Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.walk in cooler and walk in freezer upstair.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.by the bakery side.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.cheese
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs over lettuce
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. croquettes
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.rice
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.by cookline
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves. it has heavy dust and mold inside cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.lettuce, minced onions, fish
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.by reach in cooler by cookline
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.pork
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.beans
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.walkin freezer
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.bottles
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walkin frezer
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.handles in walkin coolers door
  • 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 interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.beans in walkin
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.ham and cheese sandwiches in front counter ,butter in front counter
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.eggs over sausage
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs over vegies
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.sausage in front counter
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
9/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
2/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed presetting of unwrapped silverware.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
9/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.croquette batter in upstairs walkin
  • Critical. Observed establishment utilizing Time as Public Health Control without having written procedures in establishment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.potato egg omelette
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. croquette batter-cooling too much food in one container & celery soup- cooled covered in plastic containers
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.raw eggs next ti simple syrup in bakery Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed presetting of unwrapped silverware.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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. 2 empployees with expired training
5/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. TIME LABEL NOT BEING FOLLOWED .LABEL ON EMPANADA GALLEGA INDICATES (8:00 AM) ACTUAL TIME: (3:37 PM). AT 12:00 PM WERE SUPOSSED TO DISCARD
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. MARINERA SALSA.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. SHELL EGGS OVER CREMA CATALANA (DESSERT).
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces in contact with potentially hazardous food not cleaned at least every four hours.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on walk in cooler.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in freezer.
11/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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