Playa Cafe, 1515 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PLAYA CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1515 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139-7802
License #: 2315192
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 10/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Cooking equipment
  • Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Outside, back
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Kitchen **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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.
10/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Back prep area/cooking area
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Men''s bathroom
6/4/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen area. Water leak according to manager.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Clean in place equipment not washed, rinsed and sanitized using three distinct steps.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Over prep table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Back prep area/cooking area
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Men's bathroom
3/26/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Men's
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Kitchen
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Kitchen
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Beer
  • Basic - Ice making machine located outside with no lock to secure it.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Front
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In kitchen
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade garbage bags used in direct contact to store food. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise.
  • High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Outside
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Front **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.men's
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
  • Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.
10/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Skipping sanitizer process. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. At reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink.
  • 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. Kitchen areas.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen area.
3/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces in contact with potentially hazardous food not cleaned at least every four hours. ORANGE JUICER MACHINE AND BLENDER.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW CHICKEN OVER FISH.
8/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-07-1 No Certified Food Manager for establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 04/16/2012.
5/15/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. NONE SET UP WHEN USING IT.
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
  • 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. BLOCKED BY CUTTING BOARD.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. FRONT COUNTER. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 04/16/2012.
  • 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.EXPIRED: 10/10/2011. This violation must be corrected by : 04/16/2012.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. BLOCK OF CHEESE AND HAM.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. 5 years expiration (04/21/2006).
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. FISH (SNAPPER) OVER RICE AND BEANS.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW FISH OVER CONGRIS.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. COOKED FOODS AT COOLER (RICE AND BEANS CONTAINERS ).
2/16/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. MEATS PACKAGED BY RESTAURANT .
10/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. raw meats out of the original package .
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.reachin units.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. reachin units.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. reach in units.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. reachin unit. leftover food.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. reachin unit.
5/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. OBSERVED BROKEN SHELL EGGS INSIDE REACH IN COOLET. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. BEEF AT 115 DEGREES INSIDE THE OVEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. EGGS STORED OVER COOKED SAUSAGE AND HAM IN RIC. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. OBSERVED KNIVES BETWEEN CREVACES OF THREE COMPARTMENTS SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. NO HOT OR COLD WATER WAS PROVIDED AT HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. OBSERVED GARBAGE PLACED IN FRONT OF HAND WASH SINK AND CUTTING BOARD WAS ACED ON THE TOP OF HAND WASH SINK. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
12/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
1/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
7/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/7/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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