La Esquinita Colombiana, 4276 Sw 152 Ave, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA ESQUINITA COLOMBIANA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4276 Sw 152 Ave, Miami, FL 33185
License #: 2325864
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 09/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.under ovens
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Plumbing improperly installed.splashguard missing from mop sink next to prep table
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Eggs over fish
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • 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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
09/16/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • 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.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
1/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Dishware not cleared of gross food and waste prior to being placed in three-compartment sink/dishmachine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
9/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
5/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Admin Complaint**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
1/8/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.front
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.trash can in front
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bathroom
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.storage
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.chicken and beef in same pan in walkin
  • 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.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.rice
2/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.bathroom
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.trash can in front of hand washing sink
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bathroom
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.kitchen
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.box of oranges
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. 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.
11/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Light not functioning.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • 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 interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/25/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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