Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine, 15941 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LAS VEGAS CUBAN CUISINE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 15941 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027
License #: 1619055
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 11/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers in the kitchen.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. 2 kinds of dry beans and sugar. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the far end of the cook's line.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Observed prepped plantains, raw pork, cooked meat and raw beef not covered in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
11/06/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Containers in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Dishwasher
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Food buckets
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on storage shelves on cook line.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Rice, salt, bean, rice
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Produce in dry storage.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Scoop in salt container in dry storage.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface of ice machine.
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Steak 46° fish 46° chicken 40°F in cookline cooler. Corrective action taken.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 44°F in reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Cooler on cook line.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sauce in walk in cooler.
10/15/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
08/01/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a Handleless styrofoam bowl used to dispense cornmeal in the dry store room. Observed plastic souffl cups used for cornmeal and sugar on the cook's line. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. In both hoods in 2 kitchens.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers in the kitchen.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks, prep people and the dishwasher. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting, steam table pans on a shelf in the area of the 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Both hoods in 2 kitchens.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. 2 kinds of dry beans and sugar. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. The hoods in both kitchens. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Both microwave ovens on the cook's line. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Sprayer hose faucet in the secondary kitchen.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the far end of the cook's line.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Observed prepped plantains, raw pork, cooked meat and raw beef not covered in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Service station at the bar.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed this on the cook's line and in a prep area. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Upon arrival in the kitchen, observed 2 cooks and 2 prep people put on gloves without washing hands first. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed a cook handle a sliced tomato to put on a plate without wearing gloves **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef, raw chicken, cooked beef, pork, all in the flip top reach-in cooler on the cook's line. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored above raw shell eggs in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed a cook handle raw chicken then a take-out container without washing hands and changing gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink at the bar.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. The flip top reach-in cooler at the far end of the cook's line.
5/20/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** No handle cup inside a sugar container. 01/27/14
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. White rice, brown rice, sugar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Rice, flour, sugar, beans uncovered at the drystorage area. 01/27/14
  • 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. Mojo and chimichurri at 72f on the prep area, less than 4 h out of temperature according to PIC. explained time control procedure. Using time in lieu of temperature. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Observed chimichurri at the prep area at 80°f, no time control being used. 01/26/14.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw animal food on the back of a flip top reach in cooler, RTE food on the front exposed to dripping. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Raw seafood on the back of a flip top reach in cooler, cooked pork on the front exposed to dripping. 01/27/14
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer at greater than 41°f. 01/27/14
1/27/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. White rice, brown rice, sugar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cup lids. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Soups. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Rice and beans at 100°f after 4 h cooling, discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Sandwich, discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Prep area. **Warning**
  • 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. Mojo and chimichurri at 72°f on the prep area, less than 4 h out of temperature according to PIC. explained time control procedure. Using time in lieu of temperature. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Opened canned beans and peppers at 78°f on the prep area, discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw animal food on the back of a flip top reach in cooler, RTE food on the front exposed to dripping. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw swai over cooked beef in a cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef at 59°f on a prep table, moved inside the walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Prep area **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cookline reach in coolers **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Rice. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork, chicken on the walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser at the bar. **Warning**
11/14/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice bowls
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Cook line equipment **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Sugar, rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar at the dry storage area **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Pork in the walk in cooler over night at 45?F **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. After returning from outdoors **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef, pork, chicken, sauces on the flip top cook line reach in cooler at 47-49?F **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Rice an plantains on top of the team table at 110-115?F. Reheated to 165?F **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Pork, rice, soups cooling in deep, closed, stacked containers. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Cook line flip top reach in cooler **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
4/2/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/15/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cookline reach in cooler. potentially hazardous food must not be held in this unit until proper temperature can be maintained. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. beans cooling overnight in the walk in cooler in big, deep, covered pots found at 75 degrees fahrenheit. stop sale issued.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. operator instructed to use the 3 compartment sink to sanitize.
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. washing equipment in the 3 compartment sink without sanitizer. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. beans. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. men's handicapped restroom.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 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. cooked rice, Corrected On Site. gloves.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. kitchen shelves.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. washing hands with gloves on. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap. cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. deep, closed containers.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. rice. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic and oil, chimichurri. Corrected On Site. moved to a cooler, explained time control procedure.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork, beef, seafood in an ice bath in a non working cookline reach in cooler. Corrected On Site. iced down. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. seafood sitting in a prep table, no food prep taking place. Corrected On Site. moved to the walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.cold cuts, dairy products in the coolers.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw meat over cooked beans in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. wiping clothes. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. flan cups in the dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. rice in dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. salt, sugar, plantains in dry storage area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. cooked onions at the cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. shredded beef, soups, beans in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar, salt in dry storage area.
8/22/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. sauces. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink. waitress station.
  • Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. bar. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. beans. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice cups. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Live flies in kitchen.
  • Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. chicken in a grocery store type bag. Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-grade containers used in direct contact with food. cardboard with chicken in the walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef, pork in a flip top cookline reach in cooler. Corrected On Site. moved to a freezer, temperature at the end of the inspection under 41 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork, garlic and oil in the walk in cooler next to the door. Corrected On Site. all potentially hazardous food moved to the rear end of the walk in cooler, produce was relocated next to the door.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice and peas, pasteles (stuffed plant foods)., stew chicken . Corrected On Site. reheated to greater than 165 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. raw meat over chopped vegetables. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous food at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Do not store potentially hazardous food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. cookline flip top reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. pork, soup in the walk in cooler . Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous food at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Do not store potentially hazardous food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. area next to the door in the walk in cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
4/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean wiping cloth not properly stored.On floor, dry storage area and dishwasher area, Repeat Violation.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Several tiles in disrepair, cooks line, Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Handwash sink by 3 compartment sink area has aprons, utensils in it, it's blocked to wash hands properly, Repeat Violation.
  • Light not functioning.Hood system, Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Dishwasher, Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on storage shelfs, wi cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.Dishwasher area, 3 compartment sink area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.Prep area, dishwasher room. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.pork.wi cooler.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.Row chicken and shrimp next to dressings, reach in, cooks line, Repeat Violation.
  • 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.Rice.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.Cooks line reach ins, Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Seafood, prep area, see 6.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.Seafood, prep area.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in dry storage area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Faucets, 3 compartment sink, mop sink.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.pork, wi cooler.
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
12/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 29-08-1 Plumbing system in disrepair.Handwash sink faucet, dry storage area and 3 compartment sink.
  • Violation: 33-11-1 Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-05-1 Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.Gaps observed on back door's bottom, Door does not fully closed, Flies inside establishment.
7/13/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Drain cover(s) missing.Diswasher and kitchen area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Bar.
  • Light not functioning.Hood's system.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood's system filters.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair.Dry storage area.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee dry hands with gloves on clothes/apron . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.using 3 compartment sink, bar.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.Diswasher area, Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Use cup with no handle to dispense rice. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, handwash sink bar, under 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed live flies and fruit flies in kitchen. Diswasher, kitchen and dry storage area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on A/C vents. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.Gaps observed on back door's bottom, Door does not fully closed, Flies inside establishment.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Handwash sink faucet, dry storage area and 3 compartment sink.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Several rusted shelfs throughout. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Corrected On Site.
5/11/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. beans, cooked chicken and pork in walk-in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken over beef in walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs over vegetables, lettuce, pork in walk-in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. used plate to dispense/scoop cooked plantains
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. in 3 compartment sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when putting on and changing gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. without soap in 3 compartment sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee dry hands on clothes/apron after washing. Corrected On Site.
  • 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 several open beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. several rusted shelfs throughout
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. inte ior of reach-in cooler on cookline
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. cookline
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. ground beef frozen unprotected in shopping bags in walk-in freezer
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Observed heavy build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood and hoodfilters
  • Observed heavy build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of grills, fryers and on all cookline equipment
  • Observed build-up of dust and/with mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. A/C vents in dry/food storage room and kitchen
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust, grease and dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelfs throughout
  • Observed heavy build-up of food debris, mold-like substance and/or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelfs in walk-in cooler
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. several
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers/containers in back-kitchen
  • Observed leaking drain pipe at plumbing fixture. handwash sink by dishwash machine
  • Observed water leaking from ceiling/ hood over dishwash machine
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. handwash sink on bar has containers and bar equipment in it. bartender, etc unable to wash hands
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. bar
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. handwash sink by dishwash machine Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. handwash sink in back- kitchen behind cookline
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. handwash sink by dishwash machine
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors on cookline, in back-kitchen and in dishwash area by dishwash machine.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in food storage room off back-kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. backdoor with large gaps on bottom and sides of door
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. backdoor with several small and 2 large holes in door
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.several tiles missing on cookline
  • Observed grease and debris accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. dry/food storage room
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. dishwash area
  • Observed hole in wall. in dishwash area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. throughout
  • Light not functioning. dry/food storage room off kitchen
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
12/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.eggs above produce
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.dishwashing area
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.dishwashing area
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.broiler
  • Light not functioning.hood
5/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.bowl without handle used as scoop
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.underside of broiler
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Light not functioning.hood
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.back door
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
10/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Violation: 17-03-1 Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
8/28/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 09-05-1 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. Violation: 12A-17-1 Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair, storage container and lids broken.
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Violation: 17-03-1 Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-21-1 Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-24-1 Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-26-1 Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-08-1 Observed live flies in kitchen, Provi exterminato's report by 6-18-09.
8/19/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 6/17/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/28/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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