Dorchester Cafe, 1850 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: DORCHESTER CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1850 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139-7499
License #: 2326162
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided. Not installed.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle of liquid butter.
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized.
  • High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground.
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • 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. **Repeat Violation**
09/10/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Kitchen
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units.
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided. Not installed.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle of liquid butter.
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized.
  • High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Sausage less than 2 hours
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. 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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. For milks at coffee area.
  • 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. **Repeat Violation**
07/07/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. Storage room by bar.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. At bar
1/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At the a/c next to the bar
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized.
  • Intermediate - No three-compartment sink provided for manual warewashing.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. At bar
8/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Handbag at shelf with food items.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Standing water inside bottom of Reach in Cooler (Rust observed).
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Shelves with uncovered seasoning.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Wheeled cart and cold table place with sneeze guards backwards.
  • 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 - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
3/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm when tested.
  • Drain cover(s) missing. AROUND DRAIN PIPE.
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. WATER TEMPERATURE NOT REACHING REQUIREMENTS .
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. ACCESS BLOCKED BY BREAD STORED.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. HANDWASHING SINK BLOCKED.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. EMPLOYEE COOKING.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. UTENSILS IN IT.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. OVER REACH IN COOLERS.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. AUGUST 2011 tag on ABC EXTINGUISHERS .
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. WHERE PASTRIES AND MUFFINS ARE DISPLAYED.
9/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No plan review submitted and approved renovations in progress by bar area (LOUNGE) license number# BEV2328048 4COP . OBSERVED RENOVATION IN PROGRESS. This violation must be corrected by : 03/20/2012.
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
1/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. NOT READING OBTAINED WITH TEST PAPER.
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. ENCLOSED AT CORNER BETWEEN PREP-TABLE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on handwashing sink enclosed in the corner.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. NO PAPER TOWELS.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. WASHING HANDS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
8/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. PEST CONTROL NEXT TO COFFEE AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS (SAUCE CUPS).
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. EGG BATTER AND PANCAKE MIX.
1/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. HAM (54F) , CHEESE (55F) , CUT MELONS (56F). COLD FLAT DEVICE MAINTAINS COOL THE FOOD BUT OVER 41F OR BELOW REQUIREMENTS .
  • Critical. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control without having written procedures. FOR BUFFET LINE .
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. WASHING FILTER FOR COFFEE MACHINE. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in kitchen area.
7/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Critical. No carbon monoxide sensor device located in a gas boiler room in a building which also contains sleeping rooms. Boiler Information: No Boiler Certificate Provided.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Repeat Violation.
2/2/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-21-1 Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
11/18/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
9/16/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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