Green Gables Cafe, 327 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GREEN GABLES CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 327 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables, FL 33134
License #: 2330588
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 10/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation room or area. Front counter area-an ice machine and coffee machine located at this area. Establishment closed off front counter from kitchen with a door.
10/13/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside cooked set potatoes
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Containers stacked on top of each other.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of To go containers and lids inside employee bathroom **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.by back door
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. 10 ppm , chlorine , 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Cold smoked salmon purchased from Sysco.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked Sweet potatoes 80-87 f by cook line.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over washed vegetables
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation room or area. Front counter area-an ice machine and coffee machine located at this area. Establishment closed off front counter from kitchen with a door.
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Front counter area was closed off from kitchen. At the front counter area- there is an ice machine, a coffee machine station-no hand washing sink. It was separated by a door and drywall went up to the ceiling.
08/11/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Honey butter 58 f( on top of prep table, -employee transferred product for rapid cooling)
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employees working front counter area that are preparing coffee.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs 52 f, diced ham 53-54 f
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw shell eggs over cooked brown rice inside the walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Toaster
2/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Preparing coffee at coffee station without washing hands. *Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Employee cutting apples **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Located outside back door
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At hand washing sink by warewashing
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
9/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
2/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions.[post health policy]
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.[utility sink kitchen]
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.[dishwasher]
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.[reachin cooler]
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.[splash guard needed between hand sink and food prep sink in kitchen]
8/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. In the kitchen and dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. chicken over ready to eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
2/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/17/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded.
  • Critical - Observed employee dry hands on clothes/apron after washing.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. CELL PHONES, WALLET. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Corrected On Site.
3/14/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • 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.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
9/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical. Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only.
6/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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
7/22/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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