Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine, 7390 Sw 117 Ave, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LAS VEGAS CUBAN CUISINE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7390 Sw 117 Ave, Miami, FL 33183
License #: 2319224
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 07/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
07/18/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. **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 - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • 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 - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
3/19/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • 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 - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
12/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin.
  • 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 - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • 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 - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
1/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • 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 microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
9/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. RACKS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER ARE HEAVILY RUSTED
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BAR AREA HANDSINK Corrected On Site.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. BRUSH WITH METAL BAND USED IN COFEE STATION
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. top of machine
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves inside walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. lid for rice container
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. walk in freezer
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. REACH IN COOLER
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. behind cook line Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. FISH IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. ham
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. inside walk in freezer, rice container Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. KNIVES BETWEEN WALL AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. inside walk in cooler
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. BY FRONT HOSTESS STATION AND ONE IN KITCHEN AREA
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation.
5/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning.freezer
  • 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.hand washing sink across from freezer
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.dripping from hoods
  • 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 buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed ceiling light covers soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed clieing soiled with accumulated dust.above front line/microwave
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.bucket of plaintains in water
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.storage
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.meat reachin
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.chicken in freezer
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.reachin
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.in hand washing sink
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.knives
  • 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.
12/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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