Kareta Kafe Grill, 10505 Sw 40 St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: KARETA KAFE GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10505 Sw 40 St, Miami, FL 33165
License #: 2317431
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
10/14/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/14/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 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 cold holding unit.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • 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. Raw beef 46 F
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. **Warning**
  • 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. **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.
5/14/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink, kitchen area **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler Ham, Cheese, Eggs 47 F **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen hand sink **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Take out window section. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Warning**
5/5/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device 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.
4/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • 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.
12/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
11/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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 bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.[no lock available ]
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 17-09-1 Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • 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. Pro
1/24/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Ceiling tile missing. by exit
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Behindthe front counter
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. front counter
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. mens bathroom
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. womans bathroom
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by a refrigerator in kitchen. There is no otherhandwashing sink available in kitchen .
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. front counter
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. mens bathhroom
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside reachin cooler
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. mens bathrooms
  • 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
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. bathroom (womens)
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. warewashing not being done correctly
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. by fryer
  • Observed hole in wall. by kitchen
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. fruit flies
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. reach in refregierator
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. sour cream
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. bike in kitchen
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. woman bathrooms has a food rack and sheet of wood inside
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. by fryer
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. handwashing sink
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. beans in refrigerator
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar
11/15/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/8/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions.- no health policy posted
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.-reach in coolers
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.-mens room
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.-box freezer lid in disrepair
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.-faulty h/w handle at front window sink
4/5/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Mop sink
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical. Observed expired 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
10/20/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.Mopsink
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
4/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.Pastries holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Cutting board
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.Front counter
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.Front counter
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in mens bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped insects in kitchen area light covers
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in mens restroom .
  • Light not functioning.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
10/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/3/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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