BEST WESTERN GATEWAY TO THE KEYS
Southwest 177th Avenue
Florida, 33034
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/7/2024
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausages (127 F - Hot Holding) at the buffet. Employee increase the temperature of the warmer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: At the time of the call back establishment was not serving breakfast.
Inspection Date: 7/3/2024
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed insulin stored next to an opened butter stick. Employee removed the insulin. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausages (127 F - Hot Holding) at the buffet. Employee increase the temperature of the warmer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Jennifer Hart certification expired 2/3/2024. Warning
Inspection Date: 11/3/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8346439
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at the ice machine by the laundry room.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler no working properly. Temperature was 71° F.
- 25-09-4:Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed plastic utensils not inverted at the buffet counter. Employee stored the utensils properly. Corrected On-Site
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired Oct 2023. Operator made the payment during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Scrambled eggs 69° F Canadian bacon 97° F yogurt 68° F. As per employee reach in cooler was not working properly since the time she arrived at 5: 30am. Reach in cooler Temperature was 68° F around 6:00 am.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Scrambled eggs 69° F Canadian bacon 97° F yogurt 68° F. As per employee reach in cooler was not working properly since the time she arrived at 5: 30am. Reach in cooler Temperature was 68° F around 6:00 am. Stop sale was issued.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Canadian bacon (119 F - Hot Holding). Employee said the Canadian bacon was placed less than 30 minutes ago. Employee increased the temperature of the warmer. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form was provided and displayed at the kitchen area. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Firm was provided to operator and signed by the employees. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08B-15-4:Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apple at the buffet area not wrapped. Employee was coached to wash and wrap RTE fruits.
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