El Cayo Cuban Restaurant, 12 Crandon Blvd, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL CAYO CUBAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 12 Crandon Blvd, Miami, FL 33149-1410
License #: 2302194
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 7/18/2012

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Inspection findings

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Type

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  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces not cleaned after being contaminationed. CUTTING BOARD
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. SERVICE CALLED
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed cutting boards 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.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SALT
7/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • Critical - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Observed food debris accumulated by outside garbage area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. WI FREEZER
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. EGGS OVER BEEF
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. TAMALES (STOP SALE) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). PORK TAMALES
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical - Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical - Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Surface Characteristics. (A) Except as specified in Paragraph (B) of this section, materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use shall be: (1) SMOOTH, durable, and EASILY CLEANABLE for areas where FOOD ESTABLISHMENT operations are conducted; (2) Closely woven and EASILY CLEANABLE carpet for carpeted areas; and (3) Nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as FOOD preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, WAREWASHING areas, toilet rooms, mobile FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SERVICING AREAS, and areas subject to flushing or spray cleaning methods. (B) In a TEMPORARY FOOD ESTABLISHMENT: (1) If graded to drain, a floor may be concrete, machine-laid asphalt, or dirt or gravel if it is covered with mats, removable platforms, duckboards, or other suitable approved materials that are effectively treated to control dust and mud; and (2) Walls and ceilings may be constructed of a material that protects the interior from the weather and windblown dust and debris.
  • System Maintained in Good Repair. A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be: (A) Repaired according to LAW; and (B) Maintained in good repair.
7/11/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Hot holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed an unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean. MENS BATHROOM
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. DRINK BOTTLE INSIDE ICE MACHINE
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • 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. MEAT ON TOP OF POTATOES (RI COOLER)
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair: OVEN
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in bathroom. MENS BATHROOM
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. ALSO BASEBOARDS
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/8/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw poultry over potatoes
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.
2/21/2011Routine - 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. 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. cooled in large covered plastic containers
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. shelving
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
9/10/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/9/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.some containers of food covered and labeled,others not.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.dry goods.
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.cookline 1@approx 54',cookline 2 is down,sandwiche prep 54-57'.technician on site during inspection.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.returned to walkkin.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.dipperwell has black debris inside and out.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.outside icemachine . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.grocery bags.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.all shelving . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Corrected On Site.front counter to go containers .
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.dishwasher hws. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.observed 5+ dead bees on windowsill behind expresso machine.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.behind front counter juice/expresso machine.exp machine tubes are leaking
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.throughout
  • Observed ceiling tiles missing and in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.
4/7/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs line2.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.sandwiches .
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.coffee.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.ne2.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.shelving in dry storageroom .shelving throughout kitchen .
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.3 Compartment sink,coffee.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.cookline hws.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.dishwasher
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.dishwasher . cookline .
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises.inside light covers.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on dry storageroom floor.front counter .
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area and 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Light not functioning.cookline .
11/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/2/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/28/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/4/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/2/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/29/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/28/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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