Chifa Restaurant Pollo Don Jose, 1427 Sw 107 Ave, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHIFA RESTAURANT POLLO DON JOSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1427 Sw 107 Ave, Miami, FL 33174
License #: 2331428
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 07/09/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Baking/pizza pans have accumulation of black debris.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-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 - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
07/09/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.
  • Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated 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**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-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.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • 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 - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • 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.
1/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area.
7/18/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash.
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area.
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
7/16/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
2/19/2013Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
  • High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • 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 - Soil residue in food storage containers.
2/18/2013Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • 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 interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
  • 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.
11/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.WALK IN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall. BY BACK DOOR
  • Violation: 37-06-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. NEXT TO FRYER
  • Violation: 51-13-1 No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
6/26/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. HANDSINK BY GRILL Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. HANDSINK IN FRONT COUNTER
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. HANDSINK BY FRONT COUNTER Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SHELF ON TOP OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. MIDDLE SINK WITH WATER AND BLEACH
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.WALK IN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. REACH IN FREEZER Repeat Violation.
  • Observed hole in wall. BY BACK DOOR
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW BEEF OVER READY TO EAT SAUCE
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW SHRIMP OVER PEPPERS
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW BEEF OVER SWAI FILET Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination. WRENCH NEXT TO FOOD Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. BY BACK DOOR
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. NEXT TO FRYER
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. CLASS K EXTINGUISHER
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. PASTA
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. SHELVES ARE HEAVIKY RUSTED
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Repeat Violation.
4/19/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Corrected On Site. walk in cooler
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. in front counter
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.Men's bathroom
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. by front counter.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. vents inside walk in cooler
  • 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-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. walk in cooler shelves
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. walk in cooler
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in freezer
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. behind fryers
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. shrimp and beef
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.pasta
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Cooking equipment
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler,freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.Backdoor area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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.Mopsink
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/22/2011Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Shelf over warewashing sink
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Rice cooker
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.Walk-in cooler
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Gaps around backdoor
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.Last inspection July 2008
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
8/10/2010Routine - 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. NON_WORKING REACH_IN FREEZER.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. REACH_IN FREEZER
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
3/12/2010Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. AFTER CRACKING EGGS
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. WOK RUSTED
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. CHICKEN OVEN
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. REACH_IN FREEZER DOOR
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
7/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/16/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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