El Megachuzo, 17632 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL MEGACHUZO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 17632 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160-2825
License #: 2331141
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 07/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Reach-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.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
07/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.
3/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
8/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working container of food not labeled in English.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
4/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Rack in line cooler rusted
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Line cooler with standing water
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. No handsinks at all at bar area.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Light not functioning. Flan cooler
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Flan cooler
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Holding box
  • 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 in a prohibited area. Fish thawing in mopsink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • 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. Ham. Corrective action taken
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. Fish in standing water in mopsink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical - Observed the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Portable fryer
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knife **Corrected On-Site**
12/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
2/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-06-1 Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. TAMALES
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-03-1 Observed food not maintained frozen in a freezer. ( 30 degrees )
9/16/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.
  • Critical - Food prepared in a private home.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 9/8/2011 .
  • 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 : 9/8/2011 .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. PLATES ON SHELVES
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Critical - Observed food not maintained frozen in a freezer. ( 30 degrees )
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. DRESSINGS
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. HAM AND DRESSINGS AT REACH IN COOLER
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. NEED TO REVISE
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. TAMALES
7/8/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions-temperature monitoring. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment (across from grill, 51F) incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Other working coolers present.
  • Critical - Food (shredded beef) not cooked to 145 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
2/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee use food thermometer to take food temperatures without first cleaning the thermometer.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer (chlorine) at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Observed lock on exit door (rear exit) that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions-cold holding.
12/6/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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