Latin Store Restaurant, 1429 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Latin Store Restaurant
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1429 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
License #: 2333028
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 4/9/2012

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. CHICKEN ROTISSERIE (60F DEGREES STILL AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ).
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. CHICKEN ROTISSERIE (PRECOOKED).
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. KITCHEN SINK (REPLACED).
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWES SUPPLISED.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKED WHOLE CHICKEN KEPT BELOW 70F DEGREES.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. PRECOOKED BROIL CHICKEN (AT 175F DEGREES). EXITING ROTISSERIE @ 175F DEGREES.
4/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. COOKED CHICKENS (ROASTED) AND GRILLED (MARKED) BREASTS PAN. ON CALL BACK INSPECTION (ROASTED CHICKEN ).
  • Critical - Violation: 12A-13-1 Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. DISHWASHING PERSON.
  • Critical - Violation: 12A-16-1 Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. KITCHEN EMPLOYEES . BLOCKED HANDWASHING SINK.
  • Critical - Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. HANDWASHING SINK BLOCKED BY CASES. ON CALL BACK INSPECTION BLOCKED BY RADIO OTHER HANDWASHING SINK REMOVED FROM WALL.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-05-1 Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees. KITCHEN EMPLOYEES. ON CALL BACK INSPECTION A RADIO IS SET INSIDE HANDWASHING SINK. THE OTHER HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN CLOSER TO COOK LINE HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE DESIGNATED LOCATION (WALL). OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK BEING USED IN THE KITCHEN .
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 12/11/2011.
12/14/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Ceiling tile missing. KITCHEN AREAS.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. HANDWASHING SINK BLOCKED BY CASES.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. OVER DISHWASHING AREAS.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 12/11/2011.
  • Critical - Observed container of flammable material over 5 gallons stored in establishment. For reporting purposes only. 7 galllons of gas used for scooter (DELIVERY BIKE).
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. KITCHEN EMPLOYEES . BLOCKED HANDWASHING SINK.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. DISHWASHING PERSON.
  • Critical - Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only. DRY MOPS (CLOTH).
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW BEEF OVER SAUCES.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. CHICKEN COOLED UNCOVERED AT WALK IN COOLER UNDER CASES OF UHWASHED VEGETABLES . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food (ROASTED CHICKEN ).
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees. KITCHEN EMPLOYEES.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. COOKED CHICKENS (ROASTED) AND GRILLED (MARKED) BREASTS PAN.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). 10 lbs of beef that was thawed improperly and refreezed afterwards .
10/11/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-24-1 Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Violation: 36-14-1 Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
6/30/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.POTS AND PANS WAITING FOR DISHWASHING ON KITCHEN FLOOR.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. ON BACK ALLEY WHERE DELIVERIES COME INTO RESTAURANT .
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. REACH IN FREEZER.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. SWEET POTATOES.
6/30/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 04/25/2011.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 06/25/2011.
  • Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded. FISH USED FOR CEVICHE.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. BLACK LINER (BAG) WITH ROASTED CHICKEN OVER IT.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. COOKED FOODS AT COOLER.
4/26/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No oyster warning sign with required language provided.
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical. No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. FRONT COUNTER.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. FRONT COUNTER .
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by 4 live roaches found inside walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. (BACK DOOR).
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed hole in wall. BY WALK IN COOLER.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
12/2/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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