Maria Pizzeria, 14146 Sw 8th Street, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MARIA PIZZERIA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 14146 Sw 8th Street, Miami, FL 33184
License #: 2330790
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 10/11/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present.
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
10/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
1/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
10/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.IN FRONT OF HANDSINK
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand sink missing SPLASHGUARD at dishwashing machine or area.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. HAND SINK BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. FOOD IN FRONT OF HAND SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SHELVES UNDER NEATH PREP TABLE IN COOKLINE
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. EMPLOYEE GRABBED COOKED PASTA TO RE-HEAT WITH BARE HANDS
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW SHELL EGGS OVER VEGETABLES
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in freezers gaskets.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. SOME AREAS OF KITCHEN
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. USING CARDBOARD ON SHELVES
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
5/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.front
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.ice scoop on top of machine
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance.card board used in walkin shelfs
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.plastic container of rolls Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walkin Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs must be on bottom
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.ice machine
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
9/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cardboard used as shelf cover walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
4/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 10-07-1 Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Violation: 14-35-1 Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Violation: 15-22-1 Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Violation: 24-06-1 Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty surface , top of pizza oven
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.Outside restaurant
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-03-1 Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.Backdoor
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Violation: 37-20-2 Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and approved for renovations completed .
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-07-1 No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
1/10/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Cooked pasta inside coolers
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Inside walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Inside walk-in cooler
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Freezer
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Freezers
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Aluminum rack
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Dishwashing racks
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Prep table
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty surface , top of pizza oven
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.A can of tomato paste used to support warewashing sink drain pipes.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.Outside restaurant
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped insects in kitchen area light covers
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.Backdoor
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.Kitchen area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.Kitchen area
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • No plan review submitted and approved for renovations completed .
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • 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. Two employees without certification
10/18/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 28/02/2010.
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 08/02/2010.
6/2/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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 food stored on floor.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
1/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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