El Cubanito Restaurant, 10651 Nw 132 St Un#9, Hialeah Gardens, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL CUBANITO RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10651 Nw 132 St Un#9, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018
License #: 2318609
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Cups front counter area
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board wood not in good condition
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of sugar on floor bar area
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • 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 - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
09/23/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Cups front counter area
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board wood not in good condition
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach
  • 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 - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.
  • Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of sugar on floor bar area
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Soup
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled.
  • 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 - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Used Home Depot 5 gallon tanks to hold sugar. Front counter area
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over avocados **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. She'll Eggs over raw pork sirloin **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 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 - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **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.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
07/23/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men restroom
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 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 - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
2/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No soap 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.
10/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flan discarded by operator
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Empanadas observed at 110? for less than 4 hours. Corrected On-Site** reheated to 165? by operator
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Large cuttingboard
5/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. STORAGE AREAS, UNDER EQUIPMENT
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. EGGS OVER SOUP
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. ON CUTTING BOARD
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. SOUP STORED UNDER RAW EGGS
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. EMPANADAD FRONT COUNTER
10/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/15/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 5/15/2012.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. WALK-IN UNITS AND KITCHEN FLOOR
  • 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 handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. REACH IN COOK LINE COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. WALK-IN FREEZER
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by 6 fresh, small rodent droppings found on dry storage rack in kitchen This violation must be corrected by : 5/15/2012.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
5/14/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/14/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 10/10/2011.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. DETACHED FAN IN KITCHEN
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. WALK IN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. EGGS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. EGGS OVER RTE
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
8/10/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded. Ceviche
  • Critical - OBSERVED GRILL DIRTY
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • 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 - 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.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
5/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 37-20-2 Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
10/7/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. LESS THAN 4 HOURS
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • 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 uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
10/6/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. BAG OF FLOUR
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. WALK_IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. COOK GRABBED AMERICAN CHEESE AND STORED IN REACH_IN COOLER, AND SLICING ONIONS. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Wash solution not clean.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. PITCHER WITH OIL Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. COOKLINE REACH_IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
5/17/2010Routine - 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. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.house cooked potatoe Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted 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.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.shelves around kitchen
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.straws must be wrapped
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked with equipment
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed wall 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.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
2/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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