Soho Asian Bar & Grill, 19004 Ne 29 Ave, Aventura, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SOHO ASIAN BAR & GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 19004 Ne 29 Ave, Aventura, FL 33180
License #: 2323073
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 5/9/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Next to stove
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Nex to exit
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
5/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/9/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
12/18/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
2/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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.
12/26/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • 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 - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
10/24/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.EXTERIOR WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical - Violation: 17-09-1 Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Violation: 20A-10-1 Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Violation: 29-18-1 Drain cover(s) missing.AT KITCHEN AREA
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Violation: 37-18-1 Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Violation: 51-18-1 No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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
12/6/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Drain cover(s) missing.AT KITCHEN AREA
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.DIRTY WALK IN COOLER OUTSIDE
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.AT BAR
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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
  • Observed HEAVILY RUSTED use of cast iron.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.IMPROPER RESTING PLACE ON DIRT GROUNG
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.HEAVILY
  • Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.BUTANE
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.RTE EGGS FRIED WINGS
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.EXTERIOR WALK IN COOLER
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.EXTERIOR KITCHEN AREA
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
12/5/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Drain cover(s) missing.
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning.
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area/bar area.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment.
4/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Displayed food (bar area) not properly protected from contamination.
  • 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.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Drain cover(s) missing.
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in rear bar area.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
12/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
6/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
5/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment (next to grill (51F), across from cookline, next to ice cream freezer (51F) incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 9-12-09.
  • Critical. Violation: 05-10-1 Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair such as walk-in cooler fan, reach-in cooler (3). Exterior walk-in cooler door.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer such as chlorine at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Violation: 17-11-1 No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution such as quaternary ammonium used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-02-1 Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.
9/14/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment (next to grill (51F), across from cookline, next to ice cream freezer (51F) incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 9-12-09.
  • Critical. Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.
  • Critical. Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food (dough, vegetables) by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. This violation must be corrected by : 9-12-09.
  • Critical. Observed employee with bandaged sores/cuts/burns handling food. Employee placed gloves on, but did not wash hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair such as walk-in cooler fan, reach-in cooler (3).
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer such as chlorine at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution such as quaternary ammonium used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.
9/11/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/5/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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