Clinton Hotel Restaurant, 821 Washington Ave, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CLINTON HOTEL RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 821 Washington Ave, Miami, FL 33139
License #: 2330136
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 10/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Mop/service sink in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 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.
10/21/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.WIC only lemons,and bread.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - Light not functioning.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Mop/service sink in disrepair.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sauces.
  • High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler.Shell eggs over produce.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • High Priority - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 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.
10/06/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.WIC only lemons,and bread.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - Light not functioning.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Mop/service sink in disrepair.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sauces.
  • High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler.Shell eggs over produce.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • High Priority - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 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.
08/05/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/24/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.Cellphone.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked.
10/8/2013Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Potato.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.Cellphone
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Back area,Kitchen area.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by a table.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
9/9/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 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.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
1/31/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
9/25/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
7/12/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - HAND WASH SINK LACKING PROPER HAND DRYING PROVISIONS.
  • Critical - NO CONSPICUOUSLY LOCATED THERMOMETER IN HOLDING UNIT.
  • Critical - OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION.
  • Critical - OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER SOILED WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD RESIDUE.
  • Critical - OBSERVED SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN BAR AREA.
  • Critical - OBSERVED UNCOVERED FOOD IN HOLDING UNIT/DRY STORAGE AREA.
  • 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.
5/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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
2/23/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
2/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • 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
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.
  • 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.
8/8/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • 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 buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
4/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 05-04-1 Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest/coolest part of the holding unit. INSIDE WALKIN
  • Violation: 10-07-1 Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Violation: 17-09-1 Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
1/13/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest/coolest part of the holding unit. INSIDE WALKIN
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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
9/27/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/24/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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
6/14/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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
5/19/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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