Dolce Vita, 3462 Main Hwy, Coconut Grove, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: DOLCE VITA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3462 Main Hwy, Coconut Grove, FL 33133
License #: 2328647
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 07/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
07/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Back kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Men Restroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
6/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Admin Complaint**
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • 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**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Front counter,
1/27/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Ice cream thawing at reach in freezer .
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. For Warewashing (sponges at hand washing sink).
8/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in RI freezer. Ice cream
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
2/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 2 Ceiling tiles opened at storage room.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Repeat Violation.
9/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BACK Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. MATTRESS AT WOMEN'S Repeat Violation.
  • 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. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Repeat Violation.
3/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered ICE CREAM in holding unit
  • Critical - Violation: 17-09-1 Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. DISHWASHING AREA Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. DISHWASHING AREA
  • Violation: 42-03-1 Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise. BEHIND STORE (OUTSIDE)
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise. MATTRESS INSIDE WOMEN'S BATHROOM
  • Critical - Violation: 45-39-2 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.
1/9/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. DISHWASHING AREA Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. DISHWASHING AREA
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Repeat Violation.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered ICE CREAM in holding unit
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. BEHIND STORE (OUTSIDE)
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. MATTRESS INSIDE WOMEN'S BATHROOM
  • 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.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
10/26/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
6/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical. Observed expired 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
1/18/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. handsink
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed expired 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
9/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Corrected On Site.taster spoons at front counter .
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
  • 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
3/19/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.lid to chest freezer . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler and chest freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on backroom,under and behind equipment .
11/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/13/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/14/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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