Macy's Taste Bar, 19535 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MACY'S TASTE BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 19535 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180
License #: 2331560
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Spray bottle with chemical/toxic substance stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Corrected On-Site**
10/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
3/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.hand sink
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
10/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk at coffee rea
  • 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 - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
4/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 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.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.dish room area
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.apple
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
10/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON FLOOR
  • 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. 2 employees
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime BY soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. BOX WET
2/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/21/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. is over 300 ppm /
8/9/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures-walk-in cooler only.
5/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food contaminated by unsanitized equipment-opened bread stored on shelf.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Unpackaged food (bread) not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation/storage.
1/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
9/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food (butter) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions.
5/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. An estimate of 5-10 dry, dark rodent droppings detected underneath soda machine in front service/dining area. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation. In dry storage/receiving area (clothing, within 75 ft of restaurant), an estimate of 20-30 dry rodent droppings detected; receiving door present.
  • Observed hole in wall-dry storage/receiving area (clothing).
3/9/2010Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/19/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Garbage in receptacles not protected from insects and rodents.
  • Observed inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. An estimate of five [5] dark and dry rodent droppings were detected underneath dry storage shelves inside kitchen during Complaint-based Inspection. An estimate of [4] dry and dark rodent droppings were detected underneath handwash sink inside kitchen. An estimate of [5-10] dry and dark rodent droppings were detected underneath shelves by 3 compartment sink. An estimate of [20] dry rodent droppings were detected inside bottom of reach-in cooler in food prep area, with gnawed containers. An estimate of 10-20 [10-20] dry, dark rodent droppings were detected inside dry clothing storage area, located approximately 25ft away from dining area. This violation must be corrected by : 2-17-10.
2/16/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed equipment (ice machine door) in poor repair-covered with plastic.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee 3 compartment sink.
9/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/10/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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