Melting Pot (The), 11520 Sw 72 St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MELTING POT (THE)
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 11520 Sw 72 St, Miami, FL 33173
License #: 2328052
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 5/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( around soda machines nozzles area but not actual nozzles)
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.( dishwash area hand wash sink)
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
5/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.( end of cook line)
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.( bar area)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.( around nozzles)
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink.
12/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. At dry storage
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezer located near walk in entrance , right door panel
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage area
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.by bar area
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. At warewashing area
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over bread at reach in freezer
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
5/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. At walk in cooler
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. At dry torage
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. At bar area
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Boxes bread
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. By end of prep table
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw lobster meat over rte edamame **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
12/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/7/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar area
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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.
7/6/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar area
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/2/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - EXPIRED 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
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. IN FRONT BAR HANDSINK
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW CHICKEN OVER VEGETABLES INSIDE REACHIN
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
12/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.walkin at 44-45' WALKIN TEMPERATURE AT 59
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 7-16-2011 .
7/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.walkin at 44-45'
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 7-16-2011 .
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.brken tiles/moulding in dishwasher area
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed wall,in sink dish rack soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
5/16/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Corrected On Site.
12/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.flour
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.reachin doors by cookline
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.dishmachine handsink
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.dishmachine handsink
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.dishmachine handsink
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.dishmachine handsink
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.dishmachine handsink
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.dishmachine handsink
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.by dishmachine room
5/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
11/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/21/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/19/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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