The Grand Lux Cafe, 19501 Biscayne Blvd # 1109, Aventura, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE GRAND LUX CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 19501 Biscayne Blvd # 1109, Aventura, FL 33180
License #: 2331356
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 10/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • 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 in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
10/21/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Glass alcohol bottles were stored in drinking ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hot water pressure lacking in all fixtures.
  • No current insurance inspector's boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
11/26/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • 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 - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
11/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. **Corrected On-Site**
2/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
10/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. HANDWASH SINK
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN
5/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.reach in cooler in desert prep area
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.bar area 300 quaternary
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in dry storage area.
  • utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Corrected On Site.
12/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
6/28/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions-identifying potentially hazardous foods.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation. THIS VIOLATION MUST BE COMPLIED BY NEXT UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface-handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
2/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength-bar area.
9/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands/switching gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface-handwash sink.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper cooling.
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements-bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods, improper cooling.
4/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning.
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
10/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/10/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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