George's On Sunset, 1549 Sunset Drive, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GEORGE'S ON SUNSET
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1549 Sunset Drive, Miami, FL 33143
License #: 2328176
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 09/26/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Next to hand sink
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled. Kitchen area
  • Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Cooking area
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen area
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Cooking area
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Most coolers
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Most coolers
  • 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 - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. All coolers
09/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Admin Complaint**
  • Basic - Food prepared outside (back of restaurant) no overhead protection no walls , standing water next .NOT ALLOWED MUST BRING THOS OPERATION INSIDE AS OF NOW. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**
1/7/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. **Warning**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Admin Complaint**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water (dishwasher area and back of restaurant (entrance). **Warning**
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food prepared outside (back of restaurant) no overhead protection no walls , standing water next .NOT ALLOWED MUST BRING THOS OPERATION INSIDE AS OF NOW. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. At walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair at dishwasher machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw sewage (Grey waters) on ground of back entrance of kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Restroom and main kitchen. **Warning**
12/30/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.by dishwasher machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By ice machine (outside). **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Mixer placed in its location. **Warning**
10/10/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Potatose tray . **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.by dishwasher machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By ice machine (outside). **Warning**
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ready to eat sauce food (sauce) stored under unwashed produce. At walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Sauce cooled . Seasoned butter. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler floor soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Dishwasher. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm when tested at 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 48f degrees, sliced tomatoes 49f degrees. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm when tested. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach in cooler. Beef over Dessert (Creme brle) . At reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Burger over fish at reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Dishwasher person took trash out with gloves on came back in and rinse dirty gloves in 3. Compartment sink clean water solution . **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Coffee cups in it. By cook line. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Mixer placed in its location. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ratatouille pan (not dated) . **Warning**
7/29/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust, grease or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Pots inside room in the back.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Some in the back.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Outside by ice machine **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Kitchen next to hand sink.
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Eggs over sauce
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**
5/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipments incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. SERVICE CALLED (ICE ADDED)
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machines.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. OUTSIDE (BACK)
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. STORAGE ROOM
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. PAPER TOWELL DISPENSER AT HAND SINK
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SHRIMP DISCARDED, OTHERS LESS THAN 4 HOURS. ICE ADDED
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. HAND SINK (PREP AREA)
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
10/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair PREP TABLE DOOR BROKEN
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. LESS THAN 3 HOURS. ICE ADDED Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
4/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. EMPLOYEE'S BATHROOM
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation BEEF OVER SEAFOOD. WI COOLER
  • 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.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
11/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. PROVIDE COPY AT NEXT ROUTINE
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. LOBSTER NEXT TO VEGETABLES IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. FISH AT 50 FOR 1 HOUR
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. AT BAR SINK
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. MOD SINK
6/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/28/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed operator unable to verify source of shellfish stock.
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over lemons
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board
  • Observed unused and unprotected place settings left on table with seated customers reused for other customers.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
11/23/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. READY-TO-EAT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED.
  • Critical. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT HELD AT 135 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT OR ABOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE. OPERATOR ALSO GIVEN TIME AS TEMP CONTROL.
  • 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 EMPLOYEE HANDLING SOILED EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS THEN ENGAGE IN FOOD PREPARATION, HANDLE CLEAN EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS, OR TOUCHING UNWRAPPED SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS, WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • Critical. OBSERVED AN OPEN BEVERAGE CONTAINER ON A FOOD PREPARATION TABLE OR OVER/NEXT TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS.
  • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.
  • WET WIPING CLOTH NOT STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
  • OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED IN CREVICES BETWEEN EQUIPMENT. BREAD STATION.
  • Critical. HANDWASH SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE USE AT ALL TIMES. HANDSINK BLOCKED BY LARGE STND MIXER.
  • Critical. OBSERVED HANDWASH SINK USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HANDWASHING. HOLD SOILED EQUIPMENT
  • Critical. HAND WASH SINK LACKING PROPER HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. BAR
9/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No carbon monoxide sensor device located in a gas boiler room in a building which also contains sleeping rooms. Boiler Information: No Boiler On Site.135 gallon gas waterheater in kitchen .
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
6/22/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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