El Gallo Rotisserie, 205 Sw 8th Ave, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: EL GALLO ROTISSERIE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 205 Sw 8th Ave, Miami, FL 33130
License #: 2332396
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving.
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Kitchen
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooking area
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Most doors
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Kitchen
  • Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Cooking area
  • Basic - Large amount of grease on wall/ceiling above cooking equipment that does not have a hood ventilation system.
  • Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. Next door
  • Basic - Waste receptacles not designed to be easy cleanable and to facilitate maintenance.
  • 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 - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. All coolers
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • 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 - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. All coolers
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
6/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.most kitchen coolers
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Most hand sinks
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • 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 - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Front handsink
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. All coolers
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
2/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. All coolers
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • 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 - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
10/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Working container of food not labeled in English.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue. All coolers
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
1/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Mats and duckboards not removable or easily cleanable. cooking area
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. most reach in coolers
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. all kitchen equipmement
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • 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.
10/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. container on top.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee changing gloves without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. storage area.
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law. cheese
4/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 04-04-1 Inadequate number/capacity of hot holding units to maintain potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. food warmer for chicken
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. under handsink
  • Critical - Violation: 31-08-1 Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall. kitchen
  • Critical - Violation: 50-08-1 Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
11/3/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area.
  • Critical - Inadequate number/capacity of hot holding units to maintain potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. food warmer for chicken
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Observed hole in wall. kitchen
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. under handsink
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over ready to eat foods
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by 40 plus dried rodent droppings found in back room.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
11/2/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
5/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT HELD AT 135 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. BEEF FOUND AT 88 DEGREES OVER PREPARATION TABLE.
  • Critical. OBSERVED AN OPEN BEVERAGE CONTAINER ON A FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
12/10/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked foods at room temperature in kitchen.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. steam table.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment. Certification shown not from someone that works in the restaurant.
10/7/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/9/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • 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.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. USING BEER BOTTLE AS ROLLER FOR TORTILLAS
  • 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 soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. PREP TABLE
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • 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
6/2/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/29/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed establishment using used beer glass bottle as rolling pin.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • 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.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • 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
10/26/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/26/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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