ALTAS CAFE RESTAURANT
835 NW 37 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/23/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling tiles in all the establishment.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee corrected it. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water with temperature of 126f .
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign at the front counter and employee back restroom.. Repeat Violation
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons and forks stored with food contact surface up on the front line. Employee inverted them. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels left on counter.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food items in plastic containers without label ( flour, salt as per employee) .
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched her face and continued working with food without washing her hands . Employee was coached about the issue. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 chicken breast left on the counter at 110 F for approximately 30 minutes. Employee reheated the chicken to 176F. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container with detergent inside hand sink at the front. Employee moved it out. Corrected On-Site
- 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.Missing trainings for: Cecilia Erazo, Brenda Rodriguez , Evelyn Villalobos , all working with more than 6 months in the establishment.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2025 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 8/27/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelves inside reach in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed cardboard used to line shelves inside reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed several kitchen ceiling tiles missing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed several kitchen ceiling tiles missing. **Time Extended**
- 21-05-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: As per operator, establishment will order FDA approved cloths. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket located across the cook line torn. Observed inside door handle for the walk in cooler broken. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed inside door handle for the walk in cooler broken. **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed black microwave located near steam table with soiled interior. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed black microwave located near steam table with soiled interior. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in back restroom for employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed no hand washing sign in back restroom for employees. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets located across cook line soiled. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer located near cook line with soiled interior. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed reach in freezer located near cook line with soiled interior. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/27/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 8/26/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
12
Total
16
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside flour bin in back storage area. Observed cup inside sugar bin at the food prep table. Operator removed immediately Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelves inside reach in freezer. Warning
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed several kitchen ceiling tiles missing. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several kitchen ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area with visible water damage. Warning
- 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket located across the cook line torn. Observed inside door handle for the walk in cooler broken. Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at the ice machine located at the front counter. Operator removed ice scoop. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a set of tongs located on oven door handle at the cook line. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed black microwave located near steam table with soiled interior. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in back restroom for employees. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets located across cook line soiled. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer located near cook line with soiled interior. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed dough inside non food grade bags at food prep table. Operator removed product from bag and placed inside container. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-04-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed desserts (tres leches) located at the front counter with no label or proof of purchase. As per operator, desserts were made at home and brought to establishment. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen utensils inside hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to cook line. Operator restocked. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/26/2024 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 4/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed several missing ceiling tiles in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Not observed at this visit. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed here ceiling vents soiled in kitchen prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing above walk in. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Operator was educated and ceased. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
- 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Operator will store correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at sink by triple sink. Operator called plumber. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing to fill up bowl with water. Operator was educated on proper use. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine. Operator obtained enough test strips for today. **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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2024 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/25/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
8
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line food contact shelves inside reach in freezers near prep area. Warning
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed several missing ceiling tiles in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed here ceiling vents soiled in kitchen prep area. Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed unisex employee bathroom receptacle with no lid. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed four knives in between three compartment sink and walk. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a pair of tongs on oven door handle at the cook line. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils near cook line at 86F in standing water. Operator discarded water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line. Warning
- 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. Provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container inside hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 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. Provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/25/2023 revealed 13 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 8 basic).