RESTAURANT AT CROYDON / THE TAVERN
3720 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 3 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).