MARIA CAFETERIA.
3082 NW 7 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/27/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
3
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excessive accumulation of ice buildup up inside reach in freezer located at the front.
- 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed to go plastic spoons with food contact surface up. Employee inverted them . Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some food products ( sugar and flour) without identification.. person in charge identified the product ps. 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 beef above raw pork. Employee inverted them. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee was coached about the issue. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used to hold containers. Employee moved them immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Station was restocked. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at the hand sink located in the kitchen. Station was restocked. Corrected On-Site
- 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer not accurate after being tested inside ice water.
- 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 cooked beef from Saturday 1/25 without date marking.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/27/2025 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave located above prep station with soiled door handles. Operator wiped down immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed can of oil on floor near cook line. Operator removed from floor immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior with food debris. Operator wiped down Immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/29/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters grease accumulation, Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed grease build up on hood vents. **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. In the hot holding unit at front counter observed cheese and guava pastry (78F - Hot Holding), as per manager for less than 4 hours, employee reheating item. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed cheese and guava pasty hot holding at 102F, employee turned up heat at time of inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/29/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Finish on cutting board peeling off.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Grease accumulation on hood filters.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket area of upright reach in soiled. Build up of grease/food debris around rim of rice cooker. Repeat Violation
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non food grade towel used to line tortilla container. Employee removed towel at time of inspection. 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. Display case: cheese and guava pastry 103F, at 10:40, per manager in display case since 6:30. See stop sale. Discussed Time as a Public Health Control with manager. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/12/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven door handle soiled, observed rice cooker lid handle soiled, observed microwave door handle soiled, Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters grease accumulation, Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler located in the kitchen. Warning
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink in the kitchen. Warning
- 21-02-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. On the preparation table. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the cooler located in the kitchen observed raw chicken over cheese. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On preparation table observed cut tomatoes (70 F - Cold Holding), as per cook for less than 1 hour, employee placed it back 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. In the hot holding unit at front counter observed cheese and guava pastry (78F - Hot Holding), as per manager for less than 4 hours, employee reheating item. **Corrective Action Taken** 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. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jackarelys Mendoza working for about 60 days with no proof of training. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/12/2023 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).