El Atlakat Restaurant, 9425 Sw 40 St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL ATLAKAT RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 9425 Sw 40 St, Miami, FL 33165
License #: 2326471
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 10/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - Combined ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to the date the earliest ready-to-eat potentially hazardous ingredient was opened/prepared.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
10/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Cutting board
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Behind ice machine.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
10/3/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • 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 cold holding unit.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Easy Off
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • 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 soiled with old food debris.
7/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Combined ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous(time/temperature control for safety) food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to the date the earliest ready-to-eat potentially hazardous ingredient was opened/prepared.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
1/4/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.[eggs walkin cooler]
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
9/27/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions.[no posted health policy]
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[Beverage Air cooler at kitchen entrance]
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[cutting board]
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.[cooked beans over carrots]
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.[at cookline]
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.[rice, beans,etc]
4/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[front reachin cooler]
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law.[rice,etc]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[beef and chicken @ reachin cooler] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • 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.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
11/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
6/9/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.[take-out containers used as scoops in walkin cooler foid containers]
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[reach in freeze ]
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.[fruit flies]
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.[reachin freezer]
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[walkin cooler]
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
2/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law.[bulk containers]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Ceiling tile missing.[dishwash area]
9/22/2010Routine - 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. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.Next to handsink
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Cabbage
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Grinder mixing pan
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped insects in kitchen area light covers.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Gaps under backdoor
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
12/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Consumer advisory not clearly specifying with an asterisk product in menu that will be served undercooked.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Rust build up on meat grinder pan
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.Handsink
  • Critical. No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels.
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped insects in kitchen area light covers.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk-in freezer floor.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher(s) obstructed from view. For reporting purposes only.Class K
7/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/12/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/26/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/9/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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