Marhaba Express, 1455 Nw 107 Ave Un# 420, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MARHABA EXPRESS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1455 Nw 107 Ave Un# 420, Miami, FL 33172
License #: 2328026
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 10/18/2011

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Inspection findings

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  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Front counter cooler
  • Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details.Serve safe
  • Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.Under warewashing sink
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Pastries holding unit
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.Manager
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.Glass door cooler
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Hummus at 61 degrees
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw fish and chicken over cabbage
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
5/11/2011Routine - 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. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
1/11/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
10/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. CHICK PEAS CAN WRAPPED ON ALUMINUN FOIL.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. COOKED FOODS AT REACH IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. STUFFED MEATS (LEAVES) 120F.
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. LAMB STEW (144F) .
  • Observed in-use utensil not stored in clean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. NO SOAP IN KITCHEN , NO PAPER TOWEL AT GELATERIA.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. NO SUPPLIES (PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP).
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. COFFEE CUP OVER SODA MACHINE.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. CRACKED OR BROKEN ICE CONTAINERS BEING USED .
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. BLACK LINERS USED TO STORED CABBAGE.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored with in used utensils .
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. FRONT COUNTER.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. FRONT COUNTER. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. IN KITCHEN AREAS.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. (BIG 5 exclusions) OTHER MANAGER/OWNER.
6/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. MILK (52F) AT COFFEE STATION .
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. SHELL EGGS OVER VEGETABLES AT REACH IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.HALF OPEN LID FOR NUTNAM (CREMA DI CACAO) AT ICE CREAM SECTOR.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.OPEN CUP OVER MICROWAVE AND PREP-TABLE.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces in contact with potentially hazardous food not cleaned at least every four hours. EMPTY PANS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on ice cream sector shelves (FLAVORS).
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
2/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. COOKED FOOD AT REACH IN .
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. SALMON IN SAUCE.
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. READY TO EAT VEGETABLES IN CONTACT WITH DIRTY COOKING BOWLS (ALREADY USED ).
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. KNIVES ON A DIRTY PAN/TRAY HOLDER FOOD DEBRIS.
  • Observed in-use utensil not stored in water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. KITCHEN STAFF. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed hole in wall. AROUND TANK OF HOOD EXTINGUISHER TANK.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. AROUND HOOD SYSTEM TANK.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. KITCHEN AREA.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.SPRAY BOTTLE OF CLEANER ABOVE PREP-TABLE.
8/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/23/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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