MR. C
2988 McFarlane Road
Miami, Florida, 33133
Dinner Key
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 5/27/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10845817
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed drink ware stored on top shelf not inverted or protected from overhead contaminants.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed for employees at main cook line. Repeat Violation
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses at ice machine area.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at main cook line oven door.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at lobby area cafe bar hand sink. Repeat Violation
- 24-01-4:Basic - Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Observed for preset tables at first floor/ lobby area tables. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a container of mushrooms in walk in cooler not covered. Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle. Observed at hand was sink next to ice machines in kitchen.
- 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed at breakfast area reach in cooler raw shelled eggs stored over sliced tomatoes. Chef began to rearrange cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at breakfast area reach in cooler raw shelled eggs stored over smoked salmon.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at breakfast area cook line butter (69F - Cold Holding). As per chef for about 1 hour. Chef placed onto ice to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 4/8/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10814660
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in container of salt at prep table across from cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
- 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at hall storage area, cups not inverted or protected from overhead contaminants. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: At time of callback inspection still observed cups at rack not covered/ protected on top shelf. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at lobby cafe area hand sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: Still observed no handwashing sign at lobby cafe area hand sink. **Time Extended**
- 24-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Observed at lobby cafe area, table setting outdoors (cups and silverware) not inverted or protected from outdoor elements. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: Still observed **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. Observed octopus (47F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. As per date label from 4/06. Advised operator not to serve to guests. Observed egg whites (51F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (46F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); fruit salad (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at breakfast serving station. As per date label from 4/04-4/06. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: At time of callback inspection observed egg whites (47F - Cold Holding); yogurt (45F - Cold Holding); As well as the same fruit salad container dated 4/5/25 fruit salad (44F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at breakfast serving station. 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 raw salmon (49F - Cold Holding) stored in prep table reach in cooler in rear kitchen area. As per operator for two hours. Observed octopus (47F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. As per date label from 4/06. Advised operator not to serve to guests. Observed cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) at breakfast serving station. As per operator for less than one hour. Observed egg whites (51F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (46F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); fruit salad (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at breakfast serving station. As per date label from 4/04-4/06. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: At time of callback inspection observed raw salmon (42F - Cold Holding) stored in prep table reach in cooler in rear kitchen area. Observed octopus (42F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Observed cut lettuce (41F - Cold Holding) at breakfast serving station. Observed egg whites (47F - Cold Holding); yogurt (45F - Cold Holding); fruit salad (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at breakfast serving station. Admin Complaint
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at lobby cafe area hand sink used to store dirty containers and supplies. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: At time of callback inspection observe spoons and food remnants in hand sink. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 4/7/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8888050
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in container of salt at prep table across from cook line. Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at hall storage area, cups not inverted or protected from overhead contaminants. Warning
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees with no beard guards engaging in food preparation at cook line in the main kitchen. Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed for pans and strays stored at prep area, not positioned to properly drain water. Operator removed to reposition. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 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 handle inside container of risotto at prep table across from cook line in main kitchen. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 82F at in rear kitchen prep area. Operator discarded water. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at lobby cafe area hand sink. Warning
- 24-01-4:Basic - Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Observed at lobby cafe area, table setting outdoors (cups and silverware) not inverted or protected from outdoor elements. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bowl of Parmasean cheese stored on counter uncovered at outdoor pizza oven/ pool area. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauces in reach in cooler at main kitchen. Warning
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed sliced ham with the date marking 3/30 in reach in cooler at lobby area cafe. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed octopus (47F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. As per date label from 4/06. Advised operator not to serve to guests. Observed egg whites (51F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (46F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); fruit salad (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at breakfast serving station. As per date label from 4/04-4/06. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw salmon (49F - Cold Holding) stored in prep table reach in cooler in rear kitchen area. As per operator for two hours. Observed octopus (47F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. As per date label from 4/06. Advised operator not to serve to guests. Observed cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) at breakfast serving station. As per operator for less than one hour. Observed egg whites (51F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (46F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); fruit salad (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at breakfast serving station. As per date label from 4/04-4/06. Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed at cook line Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator removed to dilute solution. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at prep area of kitchen, hand sink blocked by storage rack. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at lobby cafe area hand sink used to store dirty containers and supplies. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at lobby cafe area hand sink. Warning
Inspection Date: 9/13/2024
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at reach in cooler for bar storage items. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: At time of callback inspection still observed at breakfast station. Operator cleaned area during inspection. **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 9/12/2024
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at both ice machines. Repeat Violation Warning
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 2 reduced oxygen packaged sea bass packages in reach in cooler at main cook line not removed from packaging. Operator cut packages open. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board across from ice machines. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at reach in cooler for bar storage items. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2, 5 gallon plastic containers of water stored on floor at entrance of kitchen. Warning
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at ice machine. Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at cook line, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at breakfast station cook line. Warning
- 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 in a container of shredded cheese at cook line. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at main cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave at main cook line. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at several reach in coolers. Warning
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed containers on floor throughout kitchen. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at breakfast station reach in coolers, pooled eggs (51F - Cold Holding); pooled egg whites (48F - Cold Holding), as per date label from 9/11/24. Observed at breakfast area prep table across from cook line, smoked salmon (58F - Cold Holding); for over 4 hours. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at breakfast station reach in coolers, pooled eggs (51F - Cold Holding); pooled egg whites (48F - Cold Holding), as per date label from 9/11/24. Operator removed items to discard. Observed at breakfast area prep table across from cook line, smoked salmon (58F - Cold Holding); for over 4 hours, operator discarded container, cut tomatoes(51F - Cold Holding); butter (53F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (52F - Cold Holding) for about 2.5 hours. Operator placed into cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at main cook line used as dump sink with food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment using time as a public health control for smoked salmon, cream cheese, butter, cut tomatoes at breakfast prep area, without approved written procedures. Provided operator with form to complete. Warning
Inspection Date: 4/3/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8539744
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed for the cheese located in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the 3 compartment sink.
- 48-01-5:No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Inspection Date: 11/6/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8539680
- 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 10/30/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8359631
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jug containing cooking oil stored on the floor opposite 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice bin. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed for unit located in the prep area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the cookline. Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw veal stored above breads located in the walk-in freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
- 22-56-4:Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. As per operator machine is currently being serviced. Operator set up 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at the time of the inspection. Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. At the time of the inspection no thermal labels or non reversible thermometers available for the high temperature dish machine. 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. Warning
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Phone: (305) 800-6672
Website: https://www.mrccoconutgrove.com/
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