Off The Grille, 12578 Sw 88 St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: OFF THE GRILLE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 12578 Sw 88 St, Miami, FL 33186
License #: 2328997
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
10/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler (potatoes used for Mash ).
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler (rusted floor).
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution buckets stored on the floor. Front counter area .
5/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.(rear kitchen)
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. (Rear)
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.(coke machine)
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. (Sanitizer buckets)
12/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. By cook line
  • Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From 3 Compartment sink.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
6/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Cart by door
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bag of onion, sauce
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of panko bread crumbs **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cooked beans **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked chicken at table
  • High Priority - Soup/chowder/chili hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Soup at 98 f **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
1/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. BY ICE MACHINE
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning. EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. FRONT COUNTER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. HANDSINK BY BACK AREA
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. FRONT COUNTER Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. SCOOP INSIDE THE RICE CONTAINER ON STEAM TABLE. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. BY COOKLINE
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap. NO SOAP AT HANDSINK BY COOK LINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. EMPLOYEE NOT DOING THE WAREWASHING IN CORRECT ORDER. NOT SANITIZING UTENSILS AND PLATES APPROPRIATELY.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. BACK AREA
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. SAUCE
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. CUTTING BOARDS
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. BY COOKLINE
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. TOP COVER IS FALLING OFF. IT IS SECURED WITH TAPE.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. ON CART BY BACKDOOR
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. SINGLE SERVICE CUTLERY
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. BEANS, LENTIL SOUP INSIDE WALK IN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. KNIVES
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher with no approved inspection tag. For reporting purposes only.CLASS K Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. BEANS, SAUCES
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. OUTSIDE
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.[one employee prepping @ front line]
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.[back kitchen] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[both reachin coolers -rear]
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[walkin cooler]
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.[back door left wide open]
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher with no approved inspection tag. For reporting purposes only.[torn inspection tag-K-class extinguisher]
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.[observed @ 50 ppm] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.[backyard hose bibb]
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/29/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • 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.
11/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/19/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 7-13-2011.
  • 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 : 7-13-2011.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.rice cup Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
5/13/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Violation: 50-06-1 License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
10/19/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.walkin cooler #2cooler on cookline.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water.handwashing sink in back kitchen.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.mopsink
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
10/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Repeat Violation.back kitchen area handsink blocked by cart
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Repeat Violation.front area-used to store food containers. back kitchen-used to store soiled cutlery
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.front counter
4/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.2 oz plastic souffle cup used to dispense toppings Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.used to hold soiled equipment by 3compartment sink
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
11/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/14/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 1/16/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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