Habana Vieja Rest Lounge, 3622 Coral Way, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HABANA VIEJA REST LOUNGE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3622 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33145-3015
License #: 2318837
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 1/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Base board in kitchen area.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw Eggs
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Bottle of soap next to ice bin
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
1/14/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Dry storage room
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Walk in freezer
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. Rusty shelves
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • 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 - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen area
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
11/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood pipes grease accumulation.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Wall tiles missing
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
  • Intermediate - No soap 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.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
4/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing. above steam table Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. [walk in cooler floor in disrepair]
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • 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 in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. wall tiles missing around the kitchen 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.
10/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. KITCHEN
  • Critical - Observed food container not properly labeled.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. BEEF OVER SAUCE
4/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-13-2 Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. MISSING ON BUSINESS LUNCH MENU.
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
10/6/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. (3) BY KITCHEN AREA
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated BEHIND EQUIPMENTS AND FLOOR
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. BEEF OVER SEAFOOD
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found (1 BY FRONT BAR AREA)
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage areas.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. MISSING ON BUSINESS LUNCH MENU.
10/5/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/12/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions.-no health licy posted Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.-interior with lyme deposits
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.-most kitchen ovens and stoves behind and in between
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.-bar area
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.-[some kitvhen personnel ]
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.-some reach in cooler door not operable
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.-around cookline equipment
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.-all coolers
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.-all coolers
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.-all coolers
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.-walkin cooler
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.-at front dining room waiters station
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.[dessert is placed in container with chicken salad written ]
4/7/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walkin, kitchen
  • Critical. Observed employee dry hands on clothes/apron after washing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
9/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cooked ground beef
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles holdster..
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.Walk-in cooler fans cover
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
4/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/16/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.Cooked ground beef dated 09/01/2009
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth.Flan
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Rice dispenser.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty surface .
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.Employee restroom
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.Men's restroom
  • Critical. Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Gas appliance lacking seal (AGA/UL, etc.). For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 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
9/14/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/15/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/13/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/1/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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