Las Mercedes Cafeteria, 973 W Flagler St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LAS MERCEDES CAFETERIA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 973 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33130
License #: 2313308
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: 8/13/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen area broken
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. coffee area
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. kitchen area
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. most coolers
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. all sinks
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. all kitchen equipment dusty
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed dumpster rusted out on bottom.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. kitchen and back area
  • Observed hole in wall. kitchen area and back of kitchen
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. all coolers
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. all coolers
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.
  • 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.
8/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Required employee training not available at the time of inspection. Owner/manager not present at the time.
1/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. tamal. Corrected On Site. food thrown away.
12/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. thermometer calibration. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. shrimp.
  • Critical - Observed the use of an unclean thermometer.
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
3/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • 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
8/3/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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