El Atlacat Restaurant, 3199 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL ATLACAT RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3199 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL 33135
License #: 2328073
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 10/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.grout missing in some areas
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit.eggs over pork
  • 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 at all times.front bar hand sink disconnected
  • Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law.cheese
10/30/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.to cover food
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.grout missing in some areas
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.fish
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.spray hose
  • 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 - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.front counter
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.beans 48, ground pork 45, tamales 44 from previous day according to manager
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.beans 48°, ground pork 45, tamales 44 from previous day according to manager. In reach in cooler found ground pork 56, cheese 55, chicken tacos 56
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit.eggs over pork
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • 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 - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.front bar hand sink disconnected
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law.cheese
  • 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 - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
08/25/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.woman bags
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.reachin coolers in cook line
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.freezer
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.bathroom
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.by veggies
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.fish,chiken,pork,rice
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.fish over sauce
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit.chicken over beef
  • 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.walking cooler shelving heavily rusted
  • 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 - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods.bathrooms
  • 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.
2/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles missing. Storage and by 3 CS
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Clean in place equipment not washed, rinsed and sanitized using three distinct steps.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. RI cooler at prep area
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • 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 - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine/quat 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. Employee bathroom and kitchen **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. **Repeat Violation**
8/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Employee bathroom
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • 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 - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Chicken over beef
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. One egg broken **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 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.
4/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BACK
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. BACK
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. DISHWASHING AREA
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. WI COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. STORAGE ROOM
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. FOR RICE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding units/during preparation.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. SOUP, LESS THAN 2 HOURS Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
10/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. STOVE TOP
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. ALL COOLERS
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen area
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. all kitchen equipment
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. kitchen
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. all coolers
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. all coolers
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
8/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. most coolers
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. all kitchen doors
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.all cooler
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.all kitchen equipment
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
1/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. MOST KITCHEN COOLERS
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. MOST COOLERS
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Critical. Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue. ALL COOLERS
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves. ALL COOLERS
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. ALL KITCHEN COOLERS DOORS
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. ALL COOLERS
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. STOVE TOP AND FRYERS
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. ALL COOLERS
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. kitchen sheves and most kitchen equipment dusty
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. dish area
  • Observed hole in ceiling. throghout the kitchen
  • Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in refrigeration unit.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. OMEGA 3 PILLS
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/3/2010Routine - 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. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. most coolers
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walking cooler
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. most coolers
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.ALL COOLERS
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.ALL COOLERS
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. all kitchen equipment food debris
  • Observed wet floor throghout
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
2/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. kitchen most coolers
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. most coolers
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. most kitchen coolers
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. all kitchen coolers
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.all coolers
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. all kitchen top surface dusty/ food debris equipments
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
9/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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