SOUTH CAFETERIA CORP
5820 NW 17 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/3/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
11
Total
17
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling in restroom.
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed thermostat on reach in cooler in storage room at 50°F. Also observed cooked beef and slice American cheese being held at 46°F. All other foods were nonTCS.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with excessive cut marks in kitchen prep area.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing multiple bracelets while working in food preparation at kitchen area.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in both reach in freezers in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided choking poster to person in charge via email.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler in prep area, and soiled gaskets in reach in freezer in dry storage area. Observed soiled microwave in kitchen.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils in container next to cook line with food contact surface facing up.
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked ground beef (46°F - Cooling) at reach-in cooler at storage room, as per operator was cooked and placed in reach in cooler yesterday around 12pm.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked ground beef (46°F - Cooling), as per operator was cooked and placed in reach in cooler yesterday around 12pm and observed sliced American cheese (46°F - Cold Holding). Both products were at the reach-in cooler at storage room.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced American cheese (46°F - Cold Holding) at reach-in cooler at storage room.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed wasp raid spray underneath take out window .
- 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 unable to answer basic chemical concentration level for chlorine. Coached employee on proper concentration levels.
- 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 sliced American cheese not properly date marked in reach in cooler in storage room. As per operator cheese was cut on Saturday afternoon. Coached operator on correct procedure.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/3/2025 revealed 17 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 10/28/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and brown sugar in containers next to coffee machine with no labels.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked tamales in the reach in cooler.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scooper stored inside the handwashing sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed form for operator. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/28/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 6/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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 phone on top of preparation table.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler by registers.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler across fryer.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside milk and drinks reach in cooler.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of preparation table at coffee station.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tongs stored inside kitchen handwashing sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator placed paper towels next to handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site
- 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 to answer thermometer calibration procedures. Coached person in charge of correct procedures.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Margarita Averruz certificate expired on 04-13-24.
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/13/2024 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 1/9/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of flour. The cook removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the glass door reach in cooler just outside the kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with flour not labeled. The cook labeled it. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over tomatoes in the reach in cooler with glass doors.
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).