Ice Box Cafe, 1654 Michigan Ave, Miami Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ICE BOX CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1654 Michigan Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
License #: 2327677
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 4/22/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. New menu out . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.new menu out. **Corrected On-Site**
4/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
3/29/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SEAFOOD (50F DEGREES) ,POULTRY (49F DEGREES) . REQUESTED TRANSFER TO COLDER PART OF WALK IN COOLER . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. FROZEN TURKEY BREAST.
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. TECH PERSON ISSUED REPORT OKEYING ALL PARTS YESTERDAY . BUT TODAY TEST TRIP SHOWED NO SANITIZER LEVEL ACCEPTANCE. 0 ppm on test paper.
9/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. BLACK LINERS (BAGS) USED TO STORE BAGELS AT WALK IN FREEZER . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. OVERALL TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER (6F DEGREES) HIGHER THAN REQUIREMENTS . CALIBRATION OF ESTABLISHMENT THERMOMETERS AND SELF PERFORMED TO INSURED PRECISION .
2/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. MUST OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER. CHEESE (51F) ,POULTRY (56F). TO OBTAIN 41F OR BELOW.
  • Observed in-use utensil not stored in clean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. USING SANITIZER INSTEAD OF WATER.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHEESE (51F),CHICKEN (56F).
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment. AT MANUAL DISHWASHING (3 COMPARTMENT SINK) NO READING ON TEST PAPER .
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. NO MARKING ON TEST PAPER. Repeat Violation. (03/02/2011).
9/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/30/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
3/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 51-09-1 Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. OBSERVED over 60 seats.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 12/20/2010.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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. This violation must be corrected by : 12/20/2010.
12/20/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COLD TABLE NOT PROPERLY HELD FOR SEVERAL HOURS THEN RETURNED TO COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. OBSERVED COOKED RICE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER(CILANTRO RICE, BROWN RICE AND OTHERS WITH TEMPERATURE NOT 41F OR BELOW MADE 24 AND 48 HRS AGO . ACCORDING TO LABELS.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. EMPANADA FILLING AT WALK IN FREEZER.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. COOK'S COFFEE.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. DISHWASHING PERSON NEXT TO PREPARATION AREAS.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. NO SANITIZING PROCESS BEING FOLLOWED FOR POTS AND PANS.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. POTS AND PANS.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. LESS THAN 50 ppm.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Non-prewrapped utensils not properly presented. SILVERWARE ON TABLES.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. CAKE BOXES ON FLOOR. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. BY OUTSIDE TABLE.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. OBSERVED over 60 seats.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 12/20/2010.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical. No person in charge of establishment.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 12/20/2010.
10/21/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. under in bucket with standing water under 3 compartment sink Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site. under 3 compartment sink
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
4/30/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water/sanitizing solution.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Pull station for fire suppression system inaccessible. For reporting purposes only.
11/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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