Macaluso's, 1747 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Macaluso's
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1747 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139-2411
License #: 2325765
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
10/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
2/14/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathrooms
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Pasta **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.
11/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Desserts .
4/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed personal items (purses, hand bags or backpacks) stored over cans of foods (tomatoes sauce).
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cooked (ready to eat ) lasagna, meat balls.
12/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. TOMATOES CAN DENTED AT KITCHEN SHELVES . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. BEEF OVER FLAN PLATES DONE BY RESTAURANT (UNCOVERED) AT REACH IN FREEZER . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER FISH AT REACH IN COOLER. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. RIGATTONI DISHES AT REACH IN COOLER.
6/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-12-1 Establishment using reduced oxygen packaging without a proper HACCP plan. FOR MARINARA SAUCE , HOMENADE AND PUT IN A JAR .
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. COOKED TRAYS OF MEATBALLS COOKED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER.
  • Critical - Violation: 02-23-1 Reduced oxygen packaged food that does not ensure two barriers to control growth and toxin formation of C. botulinum. MARINARA SAUCE FOR SALE.
  • Critical - Violation: 02-28-1 Reduced oxygen packaged food does not specify methods for temperature control. ON MARINARA SAUCE PUT IN JARS FOR SALE AND KEPT A ROOM TEMPERATURE .
3/29/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Establishment using reduced oxygen packaging without a proper HACCP plan. FOR MARINARA SAUCE , HOMENADE AND PUT IN A JAR .
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. COOKED TRAYS OF MEATBALLS COOKED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Reduced oxygen packaged food that does not ensure two barriers to control growth and toxin formation of C. botulinum. MARINARA SAUCE FOR SALE.
  • Critical. Reduced oxygen packaged food does not specify methods for temperature control. ON MARINARA SAUCE PUT IN JARS FOR SALE AND KEPT A ROOM TEMPERATURE .
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. SHELL EGGS OVER MOZARELLA CHEESE AT REACH IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.ON GRATED CHEESE , ANOTHER OVER CLEAN AND WASH SALADS. INSIDE
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. KITCHEN STAFF.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.BAR AT THE RED ROOM , HANDWASHING SINK WITH SPONGES AND BRUSHES FOR WAREWASHING .
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. RED ROOM (HANDSINK).
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. NO HAND SOAP (RED ROOM).
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 02/16/2011.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical. No person in charge of 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. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 02/16/2011. ALL STAFF MUST HAVE IT.
12/16/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. EGGS OVER CHEESE
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. KITCHEN ASPER OWNER PURCHASED HANDSINK WILL INSTALL THIS WEEKEND
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
4/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. kiTCHEN
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.in kiTCHEN by ice machine
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
10/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/3/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/25/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/28/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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