VENEZUELAN HOUSE
14616 SW 8 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/3/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed spiked knifes kitchen stoves knobs with old food residue.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at rear over 3 compartment sink area.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed spiked/dusted AC vents all throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed spiked knifes stored in between equipment at cook line.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door exit.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach-in cooler/reach in freezer gaskets.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1st. 2024. Repeat Violation
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at rear next to storage rack.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/3/2025 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles, AC vents and returns dusted soiled over kitchen preparation area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at chest reach in freezer.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter installed at mop sink and not vacuum breaker.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked handwashing sink across from chest freezers.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towels available at handwashing sink across from chest freezers.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed not soap available at handwashing sink across from chest freezers.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/5/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 5/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/2/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
11
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 ceiling tiles and vents soiled above reach in cooler and freezer. Repeat Violation
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed cup of water with no lid on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed cup from table. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking with no hair restraint. Employee provided a hair restraint. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in 80 F water besides flat top stove. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth not stored in sanitizer solution on prep able next to prep table.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle with oil not labeled on push cart besides flat top stove. Employee provided label. Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing backflow preventer at mop sink located in front of 3 compartment sink.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed owner pour a cup of ice water into hand wash sink.
- 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. Operator placed it in the front counter. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/16/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 12/15/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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 tiles soiled. Also ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Observed ceiling tiles soiled. Also ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed ceiling tiles still soiled. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler for cachapas storage damaged. Not cooling properly. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Observed reach in cooler still in disrepair. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed equipment off. As per manager equipment is still in disrepair. Non TCS food observed. **Time Extended**
- 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 20 seats on premises. LBT reflects 4/ DBPR license: 4. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: At the time of the callback inspection: Time extended, Observed 20 seats on premises. LBT reflects 4/ DBPR license: 4 seats. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/15/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/16/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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 tiles soiled. Also ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Observed ceiling tiles soiled. Also ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler for cachapas storage damaged. Not cooling properly. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Observed reach in cooler still in disrepair. **Time Extended**
- 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 20 seats on premises. LBT reflects 4/ DBPR license: 4. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: At the time of the callback inspection: Time extended, Observed 20 seats on premises. LBT reflects 4/ DBPR license: 4 seats. **Time Extended**
- 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield missing. Observed over white chest freezer at storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Observed Light shield missing over white chest freezer at storage area. **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and rice ins plastic container without label. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Observed flour and rice ins plastic container still without label. **Time Extended**
- 05-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Observed Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/16/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/13/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled. Also ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen area.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler for cachapas storage damaged. Not cooling properly.
- 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 20 seats on premises. LBT reflects 4/ DBPR license: 4.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on hot box door handle. Operator removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield missing. Observed over white chest freezer at storage area.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside bucket not hanging dry. Operator inverted the mop for drying.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and rice ins plastic container without label.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed corn cachapas (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to white chest freezer from previous day.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn cachapas (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to white chest freezer from previous day. Also butter (60F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator moved the cheese and butter to another unit for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 05-03-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/13/2023 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/10/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed seating on license for 4 units. The restaurant currently has 25 seats Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: operator in process to obtain permit. The operator removed seats in previous inspections but later added more seats to a total of five tables for a total of 20 seats. Form for seating provided. Time Extended** **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/10/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).