90 Miles Cuban Cafe

June 20, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings4

Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: NOTED TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT TO BE IMPROPER:-WALK IN COOLER-48.3F,SERVICE PREP COOLER 51.3F AND WALK IN FREEZER 28.7F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS READING 40F AND BELOW FOR COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND 0F FOR FREEZER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE REAR AND WALK IN FREEZER: EMPANADAS (5#) 51.6F, CHICKEN (30#) 48.0F, EGGS (25#) 50.2F, VARIOUIS HAM PRODUCTS (46#) 46.3F-49.1F, MEDIA NOCHE(HAM AND PORK SANDWICHES 18#)54.1F, SALMON (2#) 46.7F, RICE AND BEANS (10#) 45.3F. SKIRT STEAK (50#) 46.7F, WHITE AND YELLOW RICE (40#) 48.9-49.1F, PROVOLONE CHEESE (20#) 49.0F, AMERICAN CHEESE (20#) 48.2F, CUT LETTUCE (5#) 51.1F, TUNA (2#) 48.8F, SOY (2#) 48.3F, PROK STEW (2#) 46.7F BRISKET (20#) (46.7) MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF ABOVE PRODUCTS, APPROX 278# WORTH $3500 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
code 3Priority
hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
Inspector note: NOTED EMPLOYEES HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT WEARING GLOVES. NOTED OTHER EMPLOYEE, WHILE WEARING GLOVES, CRACK 2 RAW EGGS AND CHANGE GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE GLOVES AFTER ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MUST ALSO WASH HANDS AFTER EACH CHANGE OF GLOVES AND WHEN CHANGING TASK OR MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010.
code 6Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT PROPERLY WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING (SINK NOT SET UP. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENTS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 8Priority
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: NOTED THE FOLLOWING MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1442088 DATED 8/21/2016 NOT CORRECTED:-#31)OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.#32)OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.#43)OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.MUST CORRECT ALL ABOVE VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH NO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. NOTED A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH NO DRAIN BOARDS. MUST INSTALL DRAIN BOARDS AT THE SINK.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.NOTED DIRTY AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL CUTTING BOARS AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS IN POOR REAPIR IN REAR UTENSIL WASHING/PREP AREAS, BROKEN FLOOR TILES. MUST REPAIR FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: ACCUMULATED DUST ON DINING ROOM AND PREP AREA CEILING AND WALL VENT COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: NOTED EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: NOTED NO EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE...NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED LEAKAGE AT ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTED A PIPE DRAINING INSIDE THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REDIRECT ALL DRAINS INTO THE FLOOR DRAINS. NO EXHAUST VENTILATION IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR HAVE WINDOW THAT IS OPENABLE AND SCREENED.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: UNUSED EQUIPMENT, BUCKETS, BUS TUBS ETC. STORED IN OUTSIDE PATIO/GANGWAY AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL OUTSIDE STORED ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 11, 2015: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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