DONA NELI MIAMI
12652 SW 8TH ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/10/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on food preparation without hair restraint.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pork belly and plantains stored on floor at kitchen. Employee placed products at six inches from floor. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage inside reach in cooler at cook line. Employee removed beverage. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork belly (frozen) thawing at rom temperature on kitchen floor. Employeestarted food preparation. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over mixed seafood inside walk in freezer. Operator properly arranged by cooking temperatures. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef steak (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to exit door. As per operator for Approximately 2 hrs. Employee placed inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled at kitchen. Employee labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/10/2025 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/20/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/23/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter. **Time Extended**
- 21-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on cutting board across cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: Still observed dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on cutting board across cook line. **Time Extended**
- 29-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining at hand sink next to triple sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: Still observed slow draining at hand sink next to triple sink. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler rusted shelves. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: Observed walk in cooler rusted shelves. **Time Extended**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored stored inside non-food grade bags inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: Observed bread still stored inside non-food grade bags inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 all employees training for Rene, Alexander, Vidal, Yaniuska expired on 3/24. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: Observed 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 all employees training for Rene, Alexander, Vidal, Yaniuska expired on 3/24. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/23/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/22/2024
High Priority
8
Intermediate
5
Basic
10
Total
23
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed walk in cooler ceiling soiled with black mold like substance. Repeat Violation Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers water nesting on shelve over triple sink. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at service window. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 88F. Next to steam table. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter. Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle inside reach in cooler at front counter. Employee removed the water. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on cutting board across cook line. Warning
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining at hand sink next to triple sink. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler rusted shelves. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee discarded solution and refill with new solution, retest Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site 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 flying insects landing on clean plates stored at the cook line. Also approximately 4 live flying insects landing on single service foam containers. Also observed 2 plus live flying insects landing on a cutting board at food preparation room. Admin Complaint
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored stored inside non-food grade bags inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-13-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw chicken, raw pork, raw fish over ready to eat sweet potato. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed mahi mahi (47F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler, as per employee since the day before. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whole fish (49F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (46F - Cold Holding); pulled eggs (48F - Cold Holding); boiled pork (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); roasted pork (47F - Cold Holding); homemade mojo (47F - Cold Holding); skirt steak (49F - Cold Holding) as per employee for less than 4 hrs. According to employee walk in cooler door was left open. Also observed mahi mahi (47F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler, as per employee since the day before. Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed widex bottle stored on preparation area at front counter. Employee removed the item. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) at bar. Employee diluted the solution with water, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled due to live flying insects landing. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand drying device not working at men's room. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter. Also observed at men's room Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed roasted pork inside walk in cooler without date mark. As per employee for more than 24 hrs. Warning
- 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 all employees training for Rene, Alexander, Vidal, Yaniuska expired on 3/24. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/22/2024 revealed 23 total violations (8 high priority, 5 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 3/6/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
14
Total
21
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed walk in cooler ceiling soiled. Also observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 16-16-4:Basic - Cups not sanitized after rinse at bar triple sink. Coached employee on proper washing procedures. Employee set up triple sink (Chlorine - 100 ppm) and proceded to wash, rinse and sanitize items. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without hair restraint while preparing food at kitchen.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plantains stored on floor at kitchen next to exit door. Repeat Violation
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside walk in freezer. Also observed inside reach in cooler at service window station. Repeat Violation
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop inside mashed potato container with handle in contact with product stored in walk in cooler. Employee removed the item. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 110F next to reach in cooler. Employee discarded the water. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled across cook line.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside reach in cooler across cook line.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed on shelve across cook line. Employee inverted containers. Corrected On-Site
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on cutting board on preparation reach in cooler.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ham stored inside non food grade bag at sandwich station. Employee removed the bag. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over tostones inside reach in cooler next to kitchen exit door. Employee replaced chicken under tostones. 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 caramelized onion (73F - Hot Holding) on stove. Employee placed product on flat grill for reheat.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with black mold like substance on reach in cooler next to back exit door. Also observed white cutting board soiled with black mold like substance on reach in cooler across cook line Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers stored inside hand wash sink. Employee removed the container. Corrected On-Site
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed next to coffee machine at service window.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/6/2024 revealed 21 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 10/20/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen above reach in cooler at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **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 ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area and dining area. Also soiled ceiling tikes with grease at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At prep area at kitchen for raw meats, poultry and vegetables. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees working at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
- 35B-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed equipment over prep area at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
- 21-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. For hot water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/20/2023 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/13/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
6
Basic
19
Total
30
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in units at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen above reach in cooler at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **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 ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area and dining area. Also soiled ceiling tikes with grease at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
- 24-14-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed food spatulas in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At prep area at kitchen for raw meats, poultry and vegetables. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees working at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. On units at kitchen by walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
- 36-68-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
- 10-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between a plastic bottle and shelve. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
- 35B-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed equipment over prep area at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven and microwave. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer for reach in cooler located by walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
- 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in walk in cooler several containers with old labels dating from 3-2023. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line, two units. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
- 21-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Different types of sauces, sugar, salt. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
- 08B-27-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed at cook line for spices, inside walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Also around the prep area in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bags for bread at walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee taking trash out and then proceeded to stored food inside walk in cooler, after that engaged in ware washing without hand washing and changing gloves. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
- 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 whole fish (46F - cold holding) inside walk in cooler as per operator from overnight. Also at reach in cooler next to walk in cooler, raw beef 53F - cold holding); cooked pork (54F - cold holding) as per operator from overnight. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: At call back inspection observed raw chicken 43°F, beef 43°F, Steak 43°F. **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. For hot water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled( red and white )cutting boards at prep area. Observed food containers at kitchen soiled./ observed knives on wall at cook line soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tongs inside hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at men's restroom dryer dispenser not working properly. No paper towels at all. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Thermometer requested and shown by the cook inside a zip lock. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tamales, ground beef, mashed potatoes cook with more than 24 hours not properly labeled: Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/13/2023 revealed 30 total violations (5 high priority, 6 intermediate, 19 basic).
Inspection on 10/12/2023
High Priority
9
Intermediate
6
Basic
23
Total
38
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in units at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen above reach in cooler at cook line. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area and dining area. Also soiled ceiling tikes with grease at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed food spatulas in the kitchen. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At prep area at kitchen for raw meats, poultry and vegetables. Warning
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking coffee in cup without lid while food preparation. Employee discarded the drink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees working at front counter. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. On units at kitchen by walk in cooler. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed black beans and pork ribs stored under shelve across oven. Employee removed the food items from the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between a plastic bottle and shelve. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board at slicer prep table. Employee removed the towel. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed equipment over prep area at kitchen. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven and microwave. Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer for reach in cooler located by walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in walk in cooler several containers with old labels dating from 3-2023. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line, two units. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line, items, liver, vegetables and marinated sauce. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Different types of sauces, sugar, salt. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee going outside to dispose food and came back and put gloves on without hand wash. Discussed with employee correct procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08B-27-4:High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed at cook line for spices, inside walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Also around the prep area in the kitchen. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bags for bread at walk in cooler. Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef next raw chicken at reach in cooler next to walk in cooler. Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee taking trash out and then proceeded to stored food inside walk in cooler, after that engaged in ware washing without hand washing and changing gloves. Repeat Violation Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed whole fish (46F - cold holding) inside walk in cooler as per operator from overnight. Also at reach in cooler next to walk in cooler, raw beef 53F - cold holding); cooked pork (54F - cold holding) as per operator from overnight. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whole fish (46F - cold holding) inside walk in cooler as per operator from overnight. Also at reach in cooler next to walk in cooler, raw beef 53F - cold holding); cooked pork (54F - cold holding) as per operator from overnight. 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 shredded beef at 110 F at steam table. According to cook the item was cooked around 6 am. Observation was made at 9:40. Cook took item for reheating until the shredded beef reached 165 F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. For hot water. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled( red and white )cutting boards at prep area. Observed food containers at kitchen soiled./ observed knives on wall at cook line soiled with food debris. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tongs inside hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at men's restroom dryer dispenser not working properly. No paper towels at all. Warning
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Thermometer requested and shown by the cook inside a zip lock. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tamales, ground beef, mashed potatoes cook with more than 24 hours not properly labeled: Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/12/2023 revealed 38 total violations (9 high priority, 6 intermediate, 23 basic).