Gigi's Cafe, 3585 Ne 207 St #c302, Aventura, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GIGI'S CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3585 Ne 207 St #c302, Aventura, FL 33180
License #: 2331011
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 08/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
08/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
1/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Onions **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
7/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Ice cream, bread **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Handling toast **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Ice cream scoop **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **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.
2/5/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. THERMOMETER CALIBRATION Corrected On Site.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded. SMOKED SALMON (LOX)
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. TOWEL, DOUGH DEBRIS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. DISHWARE SHELF BY COOKLINE, OVEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
8/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW FISH OVER COOKED PASTA INSIDE WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
4/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 11/7/2011 .
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. AT WALK IN COOLER and WALK IN FREEZER
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. BOWL WITH FLOUR ON TOP
  • 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.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • mop/service sink not accessible or installed/available at establishment. Corrected On Site.
9/7/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 05-07-1 Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 17-11-1 No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution (quateranary ammonium) used for wiping cloths.
6/20/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment (next to 2 compartment sink, 47F) incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Other working coolers present.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution (quateranary ammonium) used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Nonexempt fish (smoked salmon) has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded. This violation must be corrected by : 5-30-11.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Repeat Violation.
3/31/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. 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 employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions-thermometer calibration.
10/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Violation: 24-06-1 Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 7-11-10.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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. This violation must be corrected by : 7-11-10.
8/4/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 7-11-10.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 7-11-10.
5/11/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food (garlic-in oil, cheese) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer (chlorine, quaternary ammonium) at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine/sanitizing bucket.
  • Critical. Violation: 20A-05-1 Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning.
  • Critical. Violation: 20A-10-1 Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Violation: 50-08-1 Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. Please pay for delinquent license by phone, 8504871395 or www.myfloridalicense.com by 1-20-10 to possibly avoid Administrative Complaint processing.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 3-13-10.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-06-1 Employees not informed of acceptable sanitary practices-maintaining Potentially Hazardous Foods 41F and below, sanitizing food contact surfaces.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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. This violation must be corrected by : 3-13-10.
4/21/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food (garlic-in oil, cheese) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed employee with open sores/cuts/burns handling food.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer (chlorine, quaternary ammonium) at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine/sanitizing bucket.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. Please pay for delinquent license by phone, 8504871395 or www.myfloridalicense.com by 1-20-10 to possibly avoid Administrative Complaint processing.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 3-13-10.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical. Employees not informed of acceptable sanitary practices.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 3-13-10.
1/13/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/24/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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