CAROLINA ALE HOUSE
6810 Southwest 40th Street
Miami, Florida, 33155
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/25/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
6
Basic
7
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from October 1, 2024.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male cook line employee with no hair net at the cook line. Employee put on a hat. **Corrected On-Site**
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed two ice buckets on floor near ice machine. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at the bar area. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior located in back cook line area with soiled interior.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed hot box in back prep area with soiled gaskets. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop near mop sink not hung up to dry. Operator hung up. **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade located in back prep area soiled.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to dump ice at the bar area. Operator removed tray and informed employee hand wash sink is for hand wash's only. **Corrected On-Site**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips for three compartment sink.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink inside unisex employee restroom, hand wash sink near cook line, and hand wash sinks in bar area.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at bar hand wash sinks located inside and outside of establishment.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle of degreaser at the ware wash area not labeled. Operator labeled immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/25/2025 revealed 13 total violations (0 high priority, 6 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of conveyor oven heavily soiled on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of conveyor oven heavily soiled on cook line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Observed interior of conveyor oven heavily soiled on cook line. **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in front of fryers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in front of fryers. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in front of fryers. **Time Extended**
- 29-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed waste line missing at soda gun holster in outside bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed waste line missing at soda gun holster in outside bar area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Observed waste line missing at soda gun holster in outside bar area. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/1/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside of bar walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside of bar walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of conveyor oven heavily soiled on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of conveyor oven heavily soiled on cook line. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda gun holster soiled at inside bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda gun holster soiled at inside bar. **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed ambient thermometers in disrepair at fryer reach in cooler and in front line server station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed ambient thermometers in disrepair at fryer reach in cooler and in front line server station. **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in front of fryers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in front of fryers. **Time Extended**
- 29-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed waste line missing at soda gun holster in outside bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed waste line missing at soda gun holster in outside bar area. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled under soap dispenser at hand wash sink in front of cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed wall soiled under soap dispenser at hand wash sink in front of cook line. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in back prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in back prep area. **Time Extended**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over shredded cheese in top portion of reach in cooler in front of ovens on cook line, raw beef stored over cooked chicken, and raw salmon stored over cooked pasta in grill drawers on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over shredded cheese in top portion of reach in cooler in front of ovens on cook line, raw beef stored over cooked chicken, and raw salmon stored over cooked pasta in grill drawers on cook line. **Time Extended**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across from grill, Buttermilk (45F - Cold Holding); cheese curds (52F - Cold Holding) at fryer reach in cooler, and coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding); salsa (51F - Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing (47F - Cold Holding) at server station. As per manager all items were stored since previous day. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed, cheese curds 49F, buttermilk at 38F all cold holding at reach in cooler at fryer station. As per manager, cheese curds placed inside unit 4 hours prior.Observed pico de gallo at 43F cold holding at reach in cooler across from grill. Observed coleslaw at 43F, bleu cheese dressing at 46F, salsa 45F all cold holding at reach in cooler at server station. As per manager, products placed inside unit more than 4 hours prior. **Admin Complaint**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across from grill, Buttermilk (45F - Cold Holding); cheese curds (52F - Cold Holding) at fryer reach in cooler, and coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding); salsa (51F - Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing (47F - Cold Holding) at server station. As per manager all items were stored since previous day. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed, cheese curds 49F, buttermilk at 38F all cold holding at reach in cooler at fryer station. As per manager, cheese curds placed inside unit 4 hours prior.Observed pico de gallo at 43F cold holding at reach in cooler across from grill. Observed coleslaw at 43F, bleu cheese dressing at 46F, salsa 45F all cold holding at reach in cooler at server station. As per manager, products placed inside unit more than 4 hours prior. **Admin Complaint**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles soiled at inside and outside bars. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed soda nozzles soiled at inside and outside bars. **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in inside bar area and outside bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in inside bar area and outside bar area. **Time Extended**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available at hand wash sink when valve is open in ware wash area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available at hand wash sink when valve is open in ware wash area. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/1/2024 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 9/30/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
10
Total
18
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside container of marinara sauce at reach in cooler. Manager removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside of bar walk in cooler. **Warning**
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle stored inside container of sugar touching sugar, manager picked up scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of conveyor oven heavily soiled on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda gun holster soiled at inside bar. **Warning**
- 05-09-4:Basic - Observed ambient thermometers in disrepair at fryer reach in cooler and in front line server station. **Warning**
- 29-49-6:Basic - Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in front of fryers. **Warning**
- 29-17-4:Basic - Observed waste line missing at soda gun holster in outside bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled under soap dispenser at hand wash sink in front of cook line. **Warning**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in back prep area. **Warning**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5 live flies flying in air around liquor bottles at outside bar. **Warning**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over shredded cheese in top portion of reach in cooler in front of ovens on cook line, raw beef stored over cooked chicken, and raw salmon stored over cooked pasta in grill drawers on cook line. **Warning**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across from grill, Buttermilk (45F - Cold Holding); cheese curds (52F - Cold Holding) at fryer reach in cooler, and coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding); salsa (51F - Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing (47F - Cold Holding) at server station. As per manager all items were stored since previous day. **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across from grill, Buttermilk (45F - Cold Holding); cheese curds (52F - Cold Holding) at fryer reach in cooler, and coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding); salsa (51F - Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing (47F - Cold Holding) at server station. As per manager all items were stored since previous day. **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 queso (78F - Hot Holding) inside of hot box in kitchen prep area. As per manager for one hour, manager took product to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles soiled at inside and outside bars. **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 in inside bar area and outside bar area. **Warning**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available at hand wash sink when valve is open in ware wash area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/30/2024 revealed 18 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).