Chalan On The Beach, 1580 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHALAN ON THE BEACH
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1580 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139-7801
License #: 2313218
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Storage room
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. RI freezer
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by 1 live roach found. At storage room
10/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. RI freezers
4/23/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, grease, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Cooking equipment and coolers
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer and kitchen.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 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. Tea at prep table.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezers.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Soup less than 4 hours 110
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. RI freezers
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Prep tables
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. 3 CS
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen
  • Intermediate - No chlorine/quat. chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for most employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
1/29/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Dishmachine **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Walk in cooler pallet **Warning**
7/11/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Dishmachine **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Beef **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Walk in cooler pallet **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **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**
7/9/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Fish in case.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Wash hands with gloves on.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • 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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup in reach in cooler.
2/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups not stored in a protected manner. CLEAN GLASS RACK PLACED UNDER DIRTY CONTAINERS OF DISHES AT WAITER STATION.
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. 3 compartment sink not set while in used. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. BAR AREA.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. POTS / PANS AT FLOOR BY WALK IN COOLER AREA.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. HALF WAY EATEN SANDWICH IN BAR AREA.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. NO SOAP PROVIDED AT BAR AREA.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. SCOOPING ICE WITH PLASTIC CUP.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW FISH (SNAPPER) STORED OVER SWEET POTATOES (YAM).
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. REACH IN FREEZER.
  • Observed reach in freezer equipment in poor repair. NEXT TO RICE (CONTAINERS).
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.NO TIME LABEL CONTROL ON BUTTER CONTAINERS KEPT A ROOM TEMPERATURE (FILLED WITH INDIVIDUALS) BUTTER PACKS. 75F DEGREES.
10/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. POTS AND PANS. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only.
5/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. KITCHEN AREA by DISHWASHING MACHINE.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.SHELVES OF WOOD UNDER DISHWASHING MACHINE WHERE CLEAN FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED.
9/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
3/11/2011Routine - 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. COOKED FOODS IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. SOUP CHILLCANO (117F). UNDER COUNTER.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.RAW CHIKEN OVER BEEF INSIDE REACH IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ICE BIN AT FRONT COUNTER WHERE ROACHES WHERE FOUND.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.KITCHEN EMPLOYEE (TOUCHING A COOKED POTATOES.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. NO SOAP AT FRONT COUNTER.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. FOR MANUAL WAREWASHING .
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. FRONT COUNTER.
  • Critical. Observed fiive dead roaches on premises.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by one live roaches found at front counter. OBSERVED REPORT FROM 11/17/2011.
  • Observed hole in wall. WHERE ELECTRIC CABLE COME OUT.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of "ORIGINALS " Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 01/18/2011.
11/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. washed hands with gloves on Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 1 live roach in kitchen area
11/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/7/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/25/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 2/18/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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