Tropical Cafe, 8030 Nw 103 St, Hialeah Gardens, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPICAL CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8030 Nw 103 St, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33016
License #: 2332291
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 8/29/2011

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • 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.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. EGGS OVER RTE
  • Observed wall in disrepair.
8/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/15/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed reach-in cooler gasket in disrepair.
  • Critical - Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. DETACHED FAN
  • Violation: 24-05-1 Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. FRONT COUNTER WARMER
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 4/29/2011.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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 : 4/29/2011.
6/6/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed reach-in cooler gasket in disrepair.
  • Critical - Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. DETACHED FAN
  • Violation: 24-05-1 Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. FRONT COUNTER WARMER
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 4/29/2011.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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 : 4/29/2011.
3/4/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 3/1/2011.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. Corrected On Site. 107052580
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. FRONT COUNTER WARMER
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 4/29/2011.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • 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 : 4/29/2011.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. DETACHED FAN
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. EMPLOYEE TOUCHING HAIR
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. WATCH
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. EGGS OVER RTE
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PHF MOVED TO FREEZER
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket in disrepair.
2/28/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Repeat Violation.
8/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.[milk]
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
5/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. using 3-compartment sink
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
12/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/7/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/28/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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