Latin American Restaurant, 8601 Sw 124 Ave, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LATIN AMERICAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8601 Sw 124 Ave, Miami, FL 33183
License #: 2328652
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 1/23/2013

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Inspection findings

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  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.dish room
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.kitchen /by office
  • No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.sandwich area
  • Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.And mold inside reachin door
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.right side across from fryers
  • Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.mold growing on white plastic in ice bin
  • Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.lite covers
  • Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walkin
  • 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.
  • Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
1/23/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.sandwiche area
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.sandwich area
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.dish room
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.kitchen /by office
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.mens bathroom
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.sandwich area
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.rice container
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walkin/turkeys
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.And mold inside reachin door
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.right side across from fryers
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.stove and shelfs under and around grill
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.mold growing on white plastic in ice bin
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.lite covers
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walkin
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.kitchen
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.kitchen
  • 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.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.kitchen
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
11/20/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.ham
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Violation: 16-13-1 Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-21-1 Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.hose in it/dish wash area
8/22/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.clean bus tubs
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.dish wash room
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.right of 3 comp sink
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bathrooms
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walkin
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.hose in it/dish wash area
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.ham
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.shelves under grill
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.botles by grill
6/13/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • 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.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.3 comp sink area
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.ham Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.right of machine
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • 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.
3/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.front
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Light not functioning.dish wash room
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.front
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.freezer
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.reachin
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.ham/onions Corrected On Site.
  • 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.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
10/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Light not functioning.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
1/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Light not functioning.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/31/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
5/17/2010Routine - 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 food stored on floor.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
9/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/8/2008Food-Licensing InspectionCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/7/2008Food-Licensing InspectionWarning Issued

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