Havana Harry's, 4612 S Le Jeune Rd, Coral Gables, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Havana Harry's
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4612 S Le Jeune Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33146
License #: 2328159
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In 3 comp sink
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Most kitchen coolers
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Repair where needed in the kitchen area
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation room or area. Coffee area
10/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.by walk in cooler entrance. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Kitchen areas. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Kitchen area , must seal crevices (gaps) . **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jose Rivera 04/21/11. **Warning** unable to show proof of Employee training for food handling during Call Back Inspection.
6/26/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Chicken cases. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.by walk in cooler entrance. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Kitchen areas. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Bread stored in it. Sandwich preparation area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On dish racks / trays at dishwasher. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Soiled acumulated. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Kitchen area , must seal crevices (gaps) . **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over panetela at reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.Preparation area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tamales , Yuca at walk in cooler,no labels , date marking **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jose Rivera 04/21/11. **Warning**
4/23/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Brick/stone wall in food preparation area not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen areas (repairs being done).
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Big cooking pots must be stored in inverted position.
  • Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Food preparation areas .
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing.
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage (rice bags) in contact with detergent and chemical gallon jugs
  • Basic - Interior of ice machine with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • Basic - Shelves not attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Dry storage shelves not sealed properly to place or storage foods.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Tortilla de Papa ( spanish potatoes frittata) at 47°f inside hot holding . Must reheat to 165°f before hot holding.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Shell egg flats over soda cans (dessert preparation room).
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Desserts (PHF) at reach in cooler.
12/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Sandwich area
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Kitchen
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
4/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. throughout
  • Garbage enclosure not easily cleanable.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. most kitchen equipment
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. all kitchen coolers
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. 3 comp
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
8/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.EXTERIOR WALK IN COOLER
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.KITCHEN
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.BAR
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.BAR
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.SHELFS ALL
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.WALLS
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.MOLD DIRTY
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.KITCHEN AREA
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.WALK IN COOLER
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.COOLERS/WALK IN COOLER
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.COOK LINE
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.AT COOK LINE
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.RICE AT STEAM TABLE
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.BAD ODOR SLIME ON FLOOR
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair WALK IN COOLERS FLOORS WALLS
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.BY BREAD FOR PUDDING
  • Observed wall in disrepair.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.MISSING TILES AT DISH STATION
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
1/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. walk in cooler
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Corrected On Site. Plates and utensils cleaned and sanitized again.
  • Critical - Observed employee changing gloves without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed holes in ceiling.
  • Observed holes in wall.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by 11 fresh rodent droppings found in dishwashing area. Area located 10 feet away from cooking/preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by 11 plus fresh rodent droppings found in storage area. Area enclosed (door) in the back of the restaurant. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. by 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. 3-compartment sink
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to improper cooling (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour
9/16/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
5/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Garlic/oil mixture held at ambient temperature. 56 degrees.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Walk in cooler outside.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. gloves on. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. kitchen.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Corrected On Site.
11/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/19/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No tag on fresh shellfish. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • 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.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Repeat Violation.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored between equipment/wall s. Repeat Violation.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed hole in wall. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed greasy air conditioning vent covers. Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Light not functioning (storage).
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
1/12/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. cloth over cooked chicken
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. oil with garlic at 56 degree Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. over cooked chiken.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. ovens, cookline
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. ovens
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Outdoor walking and driving areas not properly finished and maintained.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. walkin cooler
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. by the back door.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Exhaust fan inoperable in bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
8/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/10/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/22/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/23/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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