La Esquina Nica Rest, 1598 W Flagler St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA ESQUINA NICA REST
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1598 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33135-2118
License #: 2322223
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 10/16/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
10/16/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. rice and beans inside the reach IN COOLER .
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked food inside reach in unit.
8/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. KITCHEN FRONT DOOR AREA
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. KITCHEN SINK
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. COOK
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. ALL KITCHEN COOLERS
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair WALKING COOLER DOOR
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.ALL KITCHEN COOLERS
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. KITCHEN COOLER
  • 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.
1/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. hand sink service area
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. all kitchen equipment.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. ALL COOLERS
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves. ALL REACH IN COOLERS
  • Observed soiled wet wiping cloth in use with fresh solution.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. MOST REACH IN COOLER
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. cooking area
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
8/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. most coolers
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.reach in coolers
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. all food
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
2/3/2011Routine - 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. most coolers
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. most coolers
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue. all coolers
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. all coolers
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. all kitchen equipment
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. all sinks
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. cooking area
9/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. plantains. Corrected On Site.
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. plantains container.
  • Critical. Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. used 3-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bathrooms.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Critical. Required employee training must be updated.
7/9/2010Complaint FullInspection 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.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. walking cooler door kitchhen
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.all coolers
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.all coolers
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. dusty kitchen equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. cooking area
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
2/24/2010Routine - 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 thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. most coolers
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ALL FOODS IN COOLERS
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. ALL COOLERS
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. ALL COOLERS
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.ALL COOLERS
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT DUSTY THROUGHOUT
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. KITCHEN
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. THROUGHOUT
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. KITCHEN COOKING AREA
  • Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
8/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/4/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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