Latin Gourmet, 8200 West 33 Ave, Miami Lakes, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LATIN GOURMET
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8200 West 33 Ave, Miami Lakes, FL 33014
License #: 2330392
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 5/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in back warewashing area ambient temperature 48°F and prep cooler in the front counter ambient temperature 56°F
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. All
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed under hot running water.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. In back next to warewashing area both **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Mattress.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry 50°F, cut lettuce 51°F corrective action taken by moving to a working unit.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken stew 115°F. Corrective action taken.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in chest freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Food
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. All except front counter.
5/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.
  • 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 - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
9/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken reheated to 165?
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
3/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. FRONT COUNTER
  • Observed cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
10/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. FOOD REHEATED BY OPERATOR YO 165
  • Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. REACH IN FREEZER
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
5/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. BEFORE PUTTING ON CLEAN GLOVES
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
11/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 50-08-1 Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. Administrative complaint already submitted.
7/5/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. Administrative complaint already submitted.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed 7 dead roaches on kitchen area.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by 2 live roaches found in kitchen area.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed unnecessary items on kitchen area.
6/28/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
6/21/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 5/7/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/4/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/12/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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