La Dorada, 177 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA DORADA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 177 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134-5208
License #: 2323307
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 4/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
4/23/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Water damage
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Plastic pans
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Dish machine racks
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic and oil mixture 77 f stored on prep table next to toaster
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.cooked potatoes 122 f(cooked about 3 hours), white rice 108 f(,
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Homemade mayonnaise containing raw shell eggs
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
2/20/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Baking/pizza pans have accumulation of black debris.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. Hand sink
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Food stored in kitchen area not covered. Salt used to cover fish.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler wall inside heavily rusted.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. By hand sink.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
8/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(rear area)
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.(walkin cooler shelves)
5/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.[rusted shelves]
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[vegetables]
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[cutting board]
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.[reachin cooler -rear]
  • Observed hole in wall.[around kitvhen and interior areas]
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[potatoes in water]
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.[bottom threshold of rear door]
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
11/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BAR
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. BAR
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. BAR
  • Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair. water damage.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
9/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • 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 food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW CHILCKEN OVER SEAFOOD
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
5/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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
11/19/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. CARROTS NEXT TO RAW BEEF
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW EGGS OVER VEGETABLES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. REACH IN COOLERS.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. glasses and cups at the bar.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • 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
9/13/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
6/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.waterstained
9/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 08B-04-1 Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 10-07-1 Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-09-1 Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. (WATCH, BRACELET, ETC)
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-13-1 Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then handle clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. (DISH WASHER) Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Violation: 29-17-1 Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. (BAR) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. (BAR)
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. (BAR)
  • Critical. Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. (BAR)
8/4/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/2/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/11/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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