Max Pizza, 15455 Sw 137 Ave, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MAX PIZZA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 15455 Sw 137 Ave, Miami, FL 33177
License #: 2328337
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 10/3/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
10/3/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. WOMAN`BATHROOM
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. SPOONS, FORKS
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning. slicer machine parts washed but not sanitized
  • Critical - Hot water not provided at employee hand wash sink located by front counter.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided at employee hand wash sink throughout the establishment .
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. the one at establishment were damaged
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.reach in cooler by handsink next to shelves.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. the certificates that were provided were expired. Establishment needs to provide current, original certifivates to the Division.
  • Observed storage equipment in poor repair used to store flour.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. top of machine
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. light panrls by kitchen area
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. in kitchen area
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. throughtout kitchen
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. employee must wash hands after switching tasks.Corrected On Site
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. REACH IN COOLER BY FRONT COUNTER
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken over french fries Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair . water heating device not working. At the time of inspection, there was a lack of hot water at the establishment.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. shelves by back area are heavily rusted
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. top of oven
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. FORKS
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets by entrance to kitchen.
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination. window paint tube and lighter on top of prep table
  • Critical - Observed the use of an unclean thermometer.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. pasta inside reach in cooler
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. broken reach in cooler on blocks not in operation
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket in disrepair.
  • Observed wall in disrepair by mop sink.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. by warewashing area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. by cook line
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. gap underneath backdoor
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. front counter handsink.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CHEESE PIZZA AT PREP TABLE 86F
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. outside
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar
7/20/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
1/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. FRONT HANDSINK
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
7/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.pizza prep wall,ladies room.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
2/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.walkin
8/10/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.lasgna,pasta,eggplant(walkin cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.ice machine scoop
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • 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. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.bins,spices,etc.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.salad prep,reachin freezer Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found.1 live roach observed under oven.1 live roach observed on supply shelf on cookline.1 live roach on pizza dough prep table(front counter),1 live roach under pizza dough prep table(front counter). 2 dead roaches under soda dispenser (front counter)observed approx 20+live roaches on cookline/steam table.observed 2 dead roaches ontop of dishwasher.observed approx 10 live roaches on dry goods/utensil storage shelf
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin floor.behind equipment .
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.all equipment
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.walkin
8/9/2010Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Violation: 38-10-1 Light not functioning.walkin
5/6/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.meatballs
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.raw chicken next to drinks in walkin
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Observed wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Corrected On Site.
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.front pizza area
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in refrigeration unit.
  • Light not functioning.walkin
  • Critical. Observed cooking equipment in use while hood suppression/exhaust system is inoperable. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.by water heater
  • Critical. Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only.extinguisher Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 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
2/22/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.freezer
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed floor-mounted equipment not sealed or with legs providing at least 6-inch clearance between floor and equipment.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.cooler doors
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.bulk foods containers
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.pizza boxes Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.front counter
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.front counter
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.front counter
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
9/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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