RESTAURANT AT CROYDON / THE TAVERN
3720 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/26/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard in reach in freezer near cook line. Operator removed cardboard. Corrected On-Site
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles that are not smooth and nonabsorbent all over the kitchen area.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cuts on the cutting board at the bar area.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed in reach in cooler next to the freezer, gaskets in disrepair.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing and cracked tiles in bar area. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer near cook line.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler in front of cook line.
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer concentration at 25ppm. Employee adjusted the concentration to 100PPM. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon on top of RTE sauces in walk in cooler. Operator placed them in the correct positions. Corrected On-Site
- 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed ph test strips instead of Quaternary test strips.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Missing thermometer to check food temperature.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/26/2024 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Bar floor with cracked tiles. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels left on counters . Employees moved them to the sanitizer . Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: Observed wet towel on counters **Time Extended**
- 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 Hollandaise sauce at 107 F for approximately 2 1/2 hrs left . Person in charge decided to use time control , marked the food and completed the TPHC procedure . **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: Observed hollandaise sauce kept at ambient temperature of 88F using (time control timeframe 8am to 12pm) still in use at 12:49 pm. Admin Complaint
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed missing hand sink at the service station , sink located at the area has been used as drop sink most of the time . Additional hand sink is required. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
- 22-59-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse temperature at manifold exceeds 194 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed high temp bar dishwasher at 198 F Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified manager present . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: No certified manager present . The management is working to solve the issue . **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/24/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
7
Basic
7
Total
19
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed ceramic plates with no handles to scoop sugar, flour and cut melons . Employees were coached about it. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on prep tables. Employee moved them . Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Bar floor with cracked tiles. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on the top of the ice machine ( surface has not been cleaned) . Employee washed the ice scoop and stored it on a tray . Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels left on counters . Employees moved them to the sanitizer . Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Employee moved it . Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Missing labels to identify products with the common name ( sugar and flour ) . Employee labeled them . Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching his face , then continued working with food. Warning
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs at ambient temperature of 57 F by the cooler lines in the kitchen . All the eggs were placed in ice bath . **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee bottles of water on the top of vegetables in the salad reach in cooler . Bottles were removed and vegetables were discarded. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut melon at 57 F left at ambient temperature for approximately 2 hrs as employee. Observed chorizo at 66 F ( for approximately 2 1/2 hrs ) stored in the cooler , but above other vegetables instead of being directly in the cooler. Warning
- 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 Hollandaise sauce at 107 F for approximately 2 1/2 hrs left . Person in charge decided to use time control , marked the food and completed the TPHC procedure . **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. As evidence that employee doesn't know where the chlorine sanitizer kit is located . Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of food debris on can opener. Employee washed it . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed missing hand sink at the service station , sink located at the area has been used as drop sink most of the time . Additional hand sink is required. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils inside the hand sink at the server station ( front of the house ) . Employee moved all the items . Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-59-4:Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse temperature at manifold exceeds 194 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed high temp bar dishwasher at 198 F Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified manager present . Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at the hand sink located at the server service station . Employee restocked the station. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/24/2024 revealed 19 total violations (5 high priority, 7 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/5/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed accumulation of debris on the top of the dishwasher machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small ceramic container with no handle used to serve the quinoa.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed front bar floor in disrepair ( cracked tiles ) .
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on the floor. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed excessive accumulation of water at the bottom of the reach in cooler located next to the reach in freezer at the line.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wiping cloth in use , left on the prep table.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed Employee came from outside and put gloves on to handle food without handwashing. Employee was explained about the right process, so he washed his hands. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs above onions inside walk in cooler . Employee inverted them . Corrected On-Site
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs at ambient temperature of 58;F on the counter line. As per cook , he left the eggs outside since an hr. Employee placed ice bath underneath. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old debris on can opener . Employee washed, rinsed and sanitized the can opener . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by the dirty napkins storage bag. Employee moved it . Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing test kits at the Warewashing area.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 employee training expired : Lineda Toussaint ( exp 5/27/23) and Natalia De Leon ( exp 2/18/24)
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/5/2024 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/3/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open beverage container on the prep table in the kitchen. Employee discarded the cup . Corrected On-Site
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating inside the kitchen . Employee discarded the food. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic cooking oil containers on the kitchen floor. Employees moved all of them. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee moved all of them from the oven handle. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at the bar area. Employee moved it. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut cantaloupe (48 F - Cold Holding); cut honeydew (49 F - Cold Holding) left on the prep table at room temperature . Employee placed the food inside ice bath. After 30 minutes, cut cantaloupe (41 F - Cold Holding); cut honeydew (42 F - Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder with accumulation of mold like substance st the front bar. Employee washed it immediately. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2023 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
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Monday:8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday:8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday:8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday:8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday:8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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