Pelota Cafe & Pizzeria, 6895 W 4th Avenue, Hialeah, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PELOTA CAFE & PIZZERIA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6895 W 4th Avenue, Hialeah, FL 33012
License #: 2326763
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 5/2/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Front counter
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
  • Basic - Interior of Warmer soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. **Corrected On-Site**
5/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
11/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
4/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
12/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Drain cover(s) missing.KITCHEN
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. WALKING COOLER and KITCHEN
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.STORAGE 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.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.WALKING COOLER and KITCHEN
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed hole in wall.KITCHEN and WALKING COOLER
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in KITCHEN , WALKING COOLER and OUTSIDE AREAS
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
5/11/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/13/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.outside area
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Hood filters not equipped with a drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. and 3 comparment sink
  • Improper location of garbage disposal area.
  • Light not functioning.WALKING COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed manual warewashing wash temperature at less than 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Wash solution not clean.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/6/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.RAW BEEF
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
2/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.STORAGE AREA
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. OIL and GARLIC .... KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface. 3 COMPARMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR
  • Obseved hood SYSTEM IN DISREPAIR
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site. BEEF STEAK...... 82 degrees F ...PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE STEAMTABLE
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
5/11/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
1/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/30/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
7/27/2010Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical. Observed an employee with long fingernails working with exposed food.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.
  • Critical. No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.Handwashing front counter.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Front counter cooler, and walk-in-cooler,and kitchen .
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. No original food manager certificate This violation must be corrected by : 7/10/10.
  • 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 : 7/10/10. No original card.
5/10/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
10/12/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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