Cabanas Restaurant, 435 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CABANAS RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 435 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL 33130
License #: 2328584
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Kitchen
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Most kitchen
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 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 - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
10/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.bowl used to scoop cheese
  • Basic - Clean in place equipment not washed, rinsed and sanitized using three distinct steps.
  • 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 - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.front hand sink
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.on the cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Kitchen
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.raw eggs over soup
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washing hand at the three compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.front sink used as a dump sink
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
08/06/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. All kitchen shelf
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Most coolers
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • 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 - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Stove top
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. All coolers
  • Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. All coolers
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.all coolers
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
1/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.all coolers
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.most cooler
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 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 - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
7/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.kitchen Hand sink
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • 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 - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. All coolers
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
5/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within /- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest/coolest part of the holding unit. Most kitchen coolers
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. All coolers
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. All coolers
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. All kitchen coolers
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Aspirin kitchen area
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.
  • Critical - Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue. All coolers in the kitchen.
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. fryer
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. all coolers
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. all coolers
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue. all coolers
7/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee expired. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee changing gloves without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed the use of an unclean thermometer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar.
4/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. containers on top of food without any separation.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical - Utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
11/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area. chips stacked on top of each other without protection or separation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. Chicken over fish.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to improper cooling (see Stop Sale Notice).
3/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. front counter. Corrected On Site.
10/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.
  • Hood filters not equipped with a drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper temperature.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. front counter
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. lights
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.
3/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • 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.EGGS OVER READY TO EAT.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.
  • Hood filters not equipped with a drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • 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.
  • Plumbing improperly installed. FAUCET DOESN'T REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS IN THREE COMPARTMENTS SINK.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/21/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/3/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/30/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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