Havana Ricks Cafe Restaurant, 1311 Sw 107th Avenue, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: HAVANA RICKS CAFE RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1311 Sw 107th Avenue, Miami, FL 33174-2515
License #: 2323215
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 10/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Milk in crate
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soap/paper towels/hand antiseptic provided at a non-handwash sink.
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich with ham 72 F, croissant with ham 67 F Operator will keep 4 hrs and discard after that time
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. empanada 100 F
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Blocked by fan **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Front counter **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • 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 and front counter **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. **Corrected On-Site**
10/08/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • 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 - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
2/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dining areas during cleaning.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
9/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
2/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • 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.
11/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cheese, prociutto, pepperoni
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw steak over cooked sauce inside freezer
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw ground beef over raw swai filet Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. reach in cooler by ice machine
2/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Hand sink missing splash guard by utensil rack at dishwashing machine or area.
  • Light not functioning.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.CHEESE
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. CHICKEN OVER FISH
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.pasta and sauce
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.gaps under backdoor
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.PORK
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.at mop sink
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR AND FLOUR
11/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning.Inside walk-in freezer
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.Warewashing area
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Gaps under backdoor
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
3/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.Pastries holding unit
  • Critical. Sandwich prep station located in dinning room lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Gaps on the bottom of the backdoor
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
9/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
5/11/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. 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.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed 1 dead roaches on premises. ON TOP OF PLATE IN DISH RACKS Corrected On Site.
5/11/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). BEANS
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. BEANS COOKED FROM YESTERDAY MORNING
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. FROZEN CROQUETAS THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. 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. MEAT Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed cleaned wiping cloth that has food debris/soil.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. KNIFES STORED THAT HAS BEEN USED.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SHELF
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED BY TRASH CAN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 5/30/10.
  • 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. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 5/30/10.
3/30/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. KITCHEN TABLE @ 78F
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. RICE BIN Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. FOAM CUPS @ FRONT COUNTER
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. IN_USE UTENSILS PLACED IN HANDWASH SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. FRONT COUNTER
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. FRONT COUNTER
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. FRONT COUNTER
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 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
7/13/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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