Great Chefs Of America, 2200 N W 72 Ave, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GREAT CHEFS OF AMERICA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2200 N W 72 Ave, Miami, FL 33152
License #: 2332891
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 09/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • 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.salt, sugar
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Jamaican patties 88°. Corrective action taken, patties put in cooler
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or hotter. Pastry warmer
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite not properly date marked.
09/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.
  • 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 - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
3/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.
10/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour.
  • High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Flour.
4/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bathroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
11/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.SHELL EGGS ON TOP OF PRODUCE
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.
3/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/1/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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 - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 07/03/2011.
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 07/03/2011.
  • 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 - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/3/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.EGGS ON TOP OF ONIONS Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • 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 NEW STABLISMENT
8/24/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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