La Tinajita Cafe, 13690 Sw 142 Ave, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA TINAJITA CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 13690 Sw 142 Ave, Miami, FL 33186
License #: 2330507
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
10/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( kitchen) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.(croquettes 118°f) adjusted thermostat **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
3/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(spatulas at grill) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
10/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving next to cook line
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Pots
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Aluminum pans **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from peopleys hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade garbage bags used in direct contact to store food. To store bread **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Cups and lids **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wall and/or ceiling obstructed with exposed utility lines. On prep kitchen
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Beef empanadas at 124 f, croquette at 99 f
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Cooked pork over raw steak **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Brush with metal band.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
3/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/7/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. RACKS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER ARE HEAVILY RUSTED.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. HANDSINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. ACCORDING TO THE MENU, ESTABLISHMENT SERVES GROUPER FILLET -FILETE DE CHERNA A LA PLANCHA. ACCORDING TO OWNER, THE FISH THAT IS SERVED AS GROUPER IS SWAI FILLET. THERE IS NO GROUPER AT THE ESTABLISHMENT. THE OTHER FISH BEING SERVED IS TILAPIA AND AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THERE WAS NONE.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. RACKS NEXT TO COOK LINE
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. CUTTING BOARD
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. POTS
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SOY SAUCE, SALT Corrected On Site.
7/10/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
1/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - EXPIRED 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 - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. DRY BEANS and SUGAR CONTAINER
7/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 4-4-2010 .
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
2/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 10-09-2010.
10/11/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. This violation must be corrected by : 10-09-2010 .temporary correction by putting sign.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.chest freezer
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. residue observed in light covers in hood.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 10-09-2010.
8/9/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.freezer Corrected On Site.
  • 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.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.sugar Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed floor-mounted equipment not sealed or with legs providing at least 6-inch clearance between floor and equipment.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
2/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site.freezer
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.tostones under raw beef in freezer
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.shelving
  • Observed personal care item stored with utensils. purse stored with plates Corrected On Site.
10/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/21/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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