Maya Tapas & Grill, 809 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Maya Tapas & Grill
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 809 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139
License #: 2326727
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 on top of dishwashing machine.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under 3 CS
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 250 corrected to 150 **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled.
10/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in an improper manner. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
5/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Freezer
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
11/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/18/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.Clean dishes next to dirty plates at window entrance for plates. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Warning**
  • Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Storage area wood not sealed or painted. **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at back door. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Squid thawing at 3 compartment sink at room temperature . 49-50 f degrees. **Warning**
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash or cross contamination with beef being portioned above squid . **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Ceviche (fish) on menu. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food. Where slice bread is store. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shell eggs 55f degrees. Butter 68f degrees. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Butter and Shell eggs. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cut and washed vegetables. At reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw fish cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit for more than 4 hours. Mussel at reach in cooler 45f degrees. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food.Pesticide next to juices at back storage. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager fails to exhibit active managerial control. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Cooler under stair case : beef 45f degrees, mussels 45f degrees. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. By preparation areas. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.For two managers at establishment. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Preparation area and cook line. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Shell Eggs and Butter (dairy) at preparation table by Cook Line.Butter (68f degrees) , shell eggs 55f degrees. **Warning**
2/4/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. DISHWASHER WITH UNCOVER GLASS OF WATER OVER PREPARATION TABLE.
  • 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.
  • Observed in-use utensil not stored in clean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. INSTEAD USING WATER AND CHLORINE.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BEEF (44F DEGREES).
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW SALMON WITH A CONTAINER OVER IT.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. CHLORINE USED TO STORE IN USE UTENSILS .
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. SALMON PIECE INSIDE REACH IN COOLER.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. COOKED FOODS (SAUSAGES) AT PREPARATION AREAS AT 85F DEGREES.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. HOLSTER OVER SLICED BREAD. NEXT TO BAR.
10/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. BEEF (57F DEGREES), PORK (49F DEGREES).
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. KITCHEN AREAS.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. HAND WASHING SINK OBSTRUCTED.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area. PREPARATION OF CRAB CROQUETTES . CONTAINER PLACED OVER TRASH.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. WASHING UTENSILS IN IT.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. BLACK LINERS (TRASH BAGS) USED TO STORE SLICED BREAD.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BEEF (57F DEGREES) PORK (49F DEGREES).
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. FISH TO BE CLEAN PLACED OVER TOMATOES.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. CHEMICAL CLEANER ON PIPE USED AS SHELF OVER PREPARATION AREAS.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
4/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm when tested.
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
  • Critical - Establishment not maintaining shellstock tags for 90 days.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. AT COOK LINE . Repeat Violation (TWICE IN A ROW/ PAST 2 INSPECTIONS ).
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. COOK WATER GLASS OVER COLD PREPARATION TABLE.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda holster (RUBBER RECEPTACLE) .
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. NO PAPER TOWELS SUPPLIED BY COOK LINE .
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. DIRTY COFFEE CUPS INSIDE HANDSINK.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. HEAVY CREAM (54F DEGREES).
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. READY TO EAT SHRIMPS IN CONTAINER OVER RAW BEEF AT REACH IN COOLER.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. SANITIZER BUCKET NEXT TO SPICES IN KITCHEN .
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. READY TO EAT FOODS (COOLED) AT REACH IN COOLERS.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. REAL BUTTER KEPT AT KITCHEN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE .
10/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. KITCHEN AREA.
  • Critical - Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection. UNDER STAIRCASE.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. COOK LINE EMPLOYEES.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. COOK LINE EMPLOYEES.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors inside reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BEEF (CARPACCIO)(79F) , BRIE (77F).
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. SQUID CALAMARI IN CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT (HAM/SERRANO/PROCCIUTTO ). AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. REACH IN COOLER. Repeat Violation.
4/8/2011Routine - 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 AND/OR PREPARED FOODS AT REACHING COOLERS.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and chemical (DETERGENT) at 3 compartment sink.MARINATING RAW BEEF NEXT TO FULL TANK (SINK COMPARTMENT) OF DETERGENT.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation. RAW CHICKEN AND BEEF STANDING TOGHETER AT 3er COMPARTMENT SINK.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. COOKED STEAK SLICED AND PLACED OVER A SALAD.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. NEW EMPLOYEE STARTING SHIFT ARRIVED AND ENGAGED DUTIES IN PREPARATION AREAS.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. IN PREPARATION AREAS.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment (ice scoop ) stored under staircase. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. BY BACK DELIVERY ENTRANCE.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
8/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/17/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. INSIDE REACHIN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. ON SHELVES/ UNDER MICROWAVE
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 1 LIVE ROACH BY FOOD PREP STATION
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed hole in wall.
5/14/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
1/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 4 live roaches in front bar area
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
8/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/22/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/13/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/23/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/18/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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