Latin Cuban Cafeteria, 3323 W 80 Street, Miami Lakes, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LATIN CUBAN CAFETERIA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3323 W 80 Street, Miami Lakes, FL 33018
License #: 2326713
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 11/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead under 3CPS **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Kitchen
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of ice machine with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
11/07/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Vegetables onions kitchen back end of Restauraunt.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Pork **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Beef 119°f, operator raised temp in hold holding unit **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. See stop sale. Ham Croquetas 55°f.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Steak over onions **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Lighter fluid next to cans of food
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Ground beef for Croquetas 55°f.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. White Rice 137°f **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 - Soil residue in food storage containers.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
10/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
5/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • 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 guard soiled with old food debris.
7/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in an improper manner.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwiches at front counter
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs over Rte
4/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. FRONT COUNTER
  • Observed cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit. CROQUETAS
9/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SCOOPING ICE WITH CUP
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. PLASTIC BAGS
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
5/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. HWS
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. LESS THAN 4 HOURS
  • Observed wall in disrepair.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 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.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. BETWEEN GLOVE CHANGE
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
2/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.
  • 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 food stored on floor.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.
7/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
5/21/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. COOLING WITH LIDS CLOSED.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. GRABBING SANDWICH, HANDLING PORK, HANDLING HAM. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. ICE CREAM SCOPP Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Corrected On Site.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. KNIFE Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
5/20/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
1/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/10/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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