Jerk Kitchen, 18380 Nw 7th Ave, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: JERK KITCHEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 18380 Nw 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33169
License #: 2327790
Licensee name: CARRIE HOWLAND
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 12/9/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. At front counter
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At walk in freezer
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Less than 4 hours, reheated to 165° for hot holding.
12/9/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
9/10/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Throughout **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use articles. Wheat bags reused **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Below 3-comp sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. **Warning**
7/3/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.
4/10/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
9/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.3 compartment
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
6/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
1/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Light not functioning. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.filters
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.walkin cooler
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
9/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.Walkin FTEEZER
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. hand sink
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
6/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.filters
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.apron
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
2/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. floor in walkin coo.ler
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 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.
8/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-16-1 Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Violation: 12B-07-1 Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Violation: 31-08-1 Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. Repeat Violation.
  • 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. Information on file.
5/27/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. patties 119 degrees
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed employee 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.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning.
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Information on file.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • 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. Information on file.
3/19/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-16-1 Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.
12/1/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. food warmer front counter
  • 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. not sanitizer in third
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. frying baskets
  • Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground or into a not approved sink. Mop sink must be used.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bathrooms
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. due to renovations
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. food warmer on front counter
  • Light not functioning. going into bathrooms area
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. 1 Dining room emergency exit.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.
9/22/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/12/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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