Kelly's Cajun Grill/ Yeung's Lotus Express, 401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: KELLY'S CAJUN GRILL/ YEUNG'S LOTUS EXPRESS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132-1924
License #: 2322061
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 10/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. In ware washing area across from hand was sink
  • Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Inside walk in cooler that was converted to a dry storage room.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Across from cookline
10/27/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. On sanitizer hose at three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Take out containers stored on floor **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. In ware washing area across from hand was sink
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Underneath green cutting board
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Underneath hand wash sink in ware washing area.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler across from cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Inside walk in cooler that was converted to a dry storage room.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Beef 81°f
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Orange chicken63°f
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Across from cookline
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. For wiping cloth buckets
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
08/27/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Intermediate - Combined ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to the date the earliest ready-to-eat potentially hazardous ingredient was opened/prepared.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
4/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
8/14/2013Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by 25 live roaches found in the kitchen on wall and floor behind food prep table.
  • High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. On kitchen walls.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
8/13/2013Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.chicken **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
2/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
10/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/11/2012Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. THROUGHOUT KITCHEN
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. COOKLINE
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. kitchen
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by 6 live roaches found in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by 50 plus fresh black rodent droppings found in kitchen.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. HWS
5/10/2012Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. ESTABLISHMENT SIDE DOOR BY WALK_IN COOLER
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. RICE BY STORAGE BINS
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair SODA GLASS REACH_IN COOLER CRACKED
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
1/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. WALK_IN FREEZER
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. REACH_IN COOLER
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. UTENSILS TRAY PLACED OVER TRASH CAN. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. PASTA IN WALK_IN COOLER
10/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. KITCHEN
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. WALK_IN FREEZER
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. WOK
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
6/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. BROWN RICE Corrected On Site. DISCARDED
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk-in freezer floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. ICE SCOOP Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. POULTRY NEXT TO COOKED RICE IN WALK_IN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
3/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. COOKING EQUIPMENT
  • Violation: 29-08-1 Plumbing system in disrepair. WATER NOT DRAINING IN HANDWASH SINK
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 37-10-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
10/6/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. COOKING EQUIPMENT
  • Violation: 29-08-1 Plumbing system in disrepair. WATER NOT DRAINING IN HANDWASH SINK
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 37-10-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
10/5/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 15-40-2 No metal container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Violation: 16-13-1 Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on floor of walk-in units.
8/3/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. BEEF @ 139F IN REACH_IN COOLER.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. SHRIMP AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. STANDING WATER IN REACH_IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. RICE COOKER NEXT TO HANDWASH SINK
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. SOY SAUCE AND CHICKEN SEASONING
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. WALK_IN COOLER
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. RICE COOKER
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. STORAGE BINS
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. COOKING EQUIPMENT
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. HANDWASH SINK FAUCET LOOSE
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. WATER NOT DRAINING IN HANDWASH SINK
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. LIGHT SHIELDS
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area. STEAM TABLE
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. ICE MACHINE
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. WALK_IN COOLERS
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. WALK_IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. WALK_INS FAN COVERS
  • Critical. Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. JAIME DURAN (STORE MGR)
  • 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
8/3/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-22-1 Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-23-1 Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Violation: 15-40-2 No metal container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Violation: 16-13-1 Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on floor of walk-in units.
  • Violation: 42-03-1 Wet mop not hung to dry.
5/24/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 5/21/2010. Repeat Violation.
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • No metal container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on floor of walk-in units.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
5/20/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by 100 plus shiny rodent droppings found in the kitchen inside prep table.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by 5 Live roaches found in kitchen.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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
11/5/2009Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
No report available. 1/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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