El Castillo De Farnes, 479 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL CASTILLO DE FARNES
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 479 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL 33130-2813
License #: 2300580
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 7/17/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. coffee area
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. kitchen area
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. most kitchen coolers
  • Observed cleaned wiping cloth that has food debris/soil.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. front area cooler
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. all coolers doors
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. all coolers
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found about 60 small on kitchen wall next to cooking equipment and about 30 small roaches runing on wall in food storage area and about 9 live roaches on top of food preparation tabletop in the kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.all doors in the kitchen
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue. all coolers
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/17/2012Complaint FullEmergency order recommended
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. food warmer
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by 2 live roaches found in storage area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. empaNADAS 87 degrees.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/21/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/21/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • 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 equipment in poor repair. CHEST FREEZER
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
3/30/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. covered when food still hot.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over vegetables.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
10/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions.
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. Thermometer calibration. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed employee changing gloves without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
2/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
11/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice 56 degrees, egg rolls 49 degrees.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area. stored food in used cartoons (chicharron).
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by 8 plus DRIED (OLD) rodent droppings found AT STORAGE AREA OR BACK ROOM.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. Calibration of thermometer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Employees not informed of acceptable sanitary practices.
8/17/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
3/3/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • 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. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
9/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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