MOJO DONUTS + FRIED CHICKEN
8870 Southwest 40th Street
Florida, 33165
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 8/6/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at back preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Observed ceiling not smooth at back preparation area **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 with dust at both at cook line and preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Observed ceiling vents soiled with dust at both at cook line and preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy accumulation of old food debris between fryers. Observed floor mixer guards soiled with old food debris at back preparation area and near ware washing area. Observed stored fryer basket handles soiled with food debris at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Observed heavy accumulation of old food debris between fryers. Observed some debris removed from mixer guards. **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 water in hand sink at ware washing station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water in hand sink at ware washing station. **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 5 live ants crawling inside dish strainer and observed 3 live ants crawling on wall at three compartment sink. Employees removed discarded ants and washed, rinsed, and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Observed 2 live ants crawling in and out of hole on wall near three compartment sink. Observed 3 live ants crawling on wall behind three compartment sink. Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed quaternary sanitizer bucket and butane can on shelf with icings at preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed quaternary sanitizer bucket and butane can on shelf with icings at preparation area **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 sink at back preparation area and cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Observed no paper towels at hand sink at back preparation area and cook line **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed dishwasher employed more than 60 days no proof of employee training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Observed dishwasher employed more than 60 days no proof of employee training **Time Extended**
- 45-02-4:- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher gauge at cook line in red. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Observed fire extinguisher gauge at cook line in red. **Time Extended**
- 48-04-4:- From initial inspection : Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed two propane tanks located at back storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Observed two propane tanks located at back storage area. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/6/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/5/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
10
Total
18
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed hot box handles soiled with old food debris at kitchen. Warning
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves where flour is stored at back area. Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at back preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with dust at both at cook line and preparation area. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on preparation shelves at preparation area. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap between exit doors at preparation area. Employees placed weather stripping between doors during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near back exit door. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy accumulation of old food debris between fryers. Observed floor mixer guards soiled with old food debris at back preparation area and near ware washing area. Observed stored fryer basket handles soiled with food debris at 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 water in hand sink at ware washing station. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled at cook line. Warning
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 5 live ants crawling inside dish strainer and observed 3 live ants crawling on wall at three compartment sink. Employees removed discarded ants and washed, rinsed, and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed quaternary sanitizer bucket and butane can on shelf with icings at preparation area. Warning
- 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee unaware of minimum cooking temperature for chicken. Discussed with employees and provided temperature handout. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at back preparation area and cook line. 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. Observed dishwasher no proof of employee health reporting agreement. Warning
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed dishwasher employed more than 60 days no proof of employee training. Warning
- 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher gauge at cook line in red.
- 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed two propane tanks located at back storage area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/5/2024 revealed 18 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at back preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at back preparation area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at back preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer containing fries at back storage area. Employees began removing ice build up. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer containing fries at back storage area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer containing fries at back storage area. **Time Extended**
- 46-01-4:- From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed fan, dolly, preparation table and rolling racks blocking back exit door. Person in charge rearranged items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed fan, dolly, preparation table and rolling racks blocking back exit door. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Observed employee rearranging equipment during inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/14/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at back preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at back preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee portioning donuts at front counter, no hair restraint. Employee donned hair restraint. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee portioning donuts at front counter, no hair restraint. Employee donned hair restraint. **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap between back exit door at preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap between back exit door at preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food soiled with food debris at both back preparation areas and front counter near coffee area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Observed floor soiled with food debris at both back preparation areas and front counter near coffee area. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer containing fries at back storage area. Employees began removing ice build up. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer containing fries at back storage area. **Time Extended**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employees Gieseppe, Epps, Lisandra and Nico hired more than 60 days, no proof of employee training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Observed food employees Epps and Lisandra employed more than 60 days, no proof of employee training. **Time Extended**
- 46-01-4:- From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed fan, dolly, preparation table and rolling racks blocking back exit door. Person in charge rearranged items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed fan, dolly, preparation table and rolling racks blocking back exit door. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/14/2023 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/15/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
13
Total
21
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach in cooler at preparation area. Manager removed debris. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at back preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tiles missing at kitchen area. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with dust at kitchen area. Also observed walls soiled with food debris near floor mixer and garbage cans at preparation areas. Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee portioning donuts at front counter, no hair restraint. Employee donned hair restraint. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap between back exit door at preparation area.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food soiled with food debris at both back preparation areas and front counter near coffee area. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer containing fries at back storage area. Employees began removing ice build up. **Corrective Action Taken** 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 touching chocolate discs inside container manager rearranged scoops. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper above preparation table at back area and at kitchen. Person in charge removed bug zappers. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand sink soiled at front counter. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed vanilla cake mix not covered at back preparation area. Person in charge closed lid. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed at customer self service area. Person in charge rearranged utensils. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation 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 quaternary ammonium solution at 400ppm. Person in charge diluted solution with water. Final reading, 200ppm. Corrected On-Site 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
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line and front counter. Warning
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employees Gieseppe, Epps, Lisandra and Nico hired more than 60 days, no proof of employee training. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line. Person in charge replenished soap. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unaware of minimum cooking temperature for chicken. Coached person in charge. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed fan, dolly, preparation table and rolling racks blocking back exit door. Person in charge rearranged items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/15/2023 revealed 21 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 13 basic).