El Tambo Restaurant, 12861 Sw N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL TAMBO RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 12861 Sw N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL 33187
License #: 2332098
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 3/31/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Combined ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to the date the earliest ready-to-eat potentially hazardous ingredient was opened/prepared.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
3/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Case of lemon, bag of ice **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Pot
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Cooked vegetables hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked potatoes 71 f( cooked about 1 hour ago). Employee transferred product to cooler for rapid cooling
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken over yuca(vegetable) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge inside handwashing sink.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
12/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Tomatoes **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Knives
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. For 3 CS
6/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.pots and pans **Corrected On-Site**
  • Dumpster not on proper pad.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.walk in cooler
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw swai filet over frozen vegetables **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. To go containers **Corrected On-Site**
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
12/4/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.WALK IN COOLER
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW SHRIMP OVER RTE VEGETABLES
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
12/4/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BY WAREWASHING AREACorrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. SCOOP INSIDE RICE STEAMER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. AT BATHROOM
  • 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.
  • Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded. SWAI FILET USED FOR CEVICHE
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. BRUSH WITH METAL BAND USED AT OIL DISPENSER
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BOXES OF MUSSELS AT WALK IN FLOOR
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.WALK IN COOLER
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW SHRIMP OVER RTE VEGETABLES
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW CHICKEN OVER RAW BEEF AT WALK IN FREEZER
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. BROKEN FRYER BY BACK DOOR
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SALT, SUGAR
9/28/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. WASHING and RINSING BUT NOT SANITIZING
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
1/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site. BAG OF RICE
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. EGGS ON TOP SHELVES INSIDE REACHIN COOLER OVER VEGETABLES
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
7/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
2/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Corrected On Site. SPOKE WITH DM ABOUT SITUATION, INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO KEEP FOOD BELOW 41F, OPERATOR WILL BE BUILDING WALKIN UNITS, ADDITIONAL COOLERS AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION
  • 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.
9/14/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • 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.
9/10/2010Food-Licensing InspectionWarning Issued

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