YAMBO RESTAURANT
Southwest 1st Street
Miami, Florida, 33135
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/11/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered inside the walk in cooler. Pans with chicken and beef. Repeat Violation
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen , table by the cook line: rib with vegetables soup (112-129F - Hot Holding). As per operator, placed on the table 1 hour before the inspection Observed the operator reheat to 184F.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed the establishment offers beef and eggs any style. Operator marked the menu.
- 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. Observed establishment offers beef and eggs any style, to the desire of the customer. Inspector discussed with the operator and provided the sign. Operator posted the sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/11/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/2/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in color.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Front service area.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Covered all Expose food inside the walk-in cooler.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. 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. Steam table cooked beans 130 f Cook plantains 127 f cooked soup 129 f Management remove the food and steam table and place in the oven the to reheat to 165 f **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Buck food containers in Dry storage area.
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/2/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 10/17/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Ware wash area, by the hand washing sink.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Prep area. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed several containers of raw beef, raw whole fish, raw chicken, and raw ground beef not covered inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler in back hallway with rusted shelves. Observed vegetable walk in cooler near cook line with rusted shelves Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink in the ware wash area, pipe underneath the sink is leaking. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler: raw shell eggs stored above buckets of sour cream. 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. front counter, by the wall on top on the steam table: barbecue chicken (99F - Hot Holding); burger patties (108F - Hot Holding); as per operator, placed on the top of the line 30 minutes before the inspection. Operator placed food in the oven: barbecue chicken (179F - Reheating ); burger patties (173F - Reheating); Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By the three compartment sink: water pitcher stored inside the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2023 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/26/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
11
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at 3 sink compartment sink has cut marks and no longer cleanable. Observed small white cutting board near preparation table with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed white cutting board at 3 sink compartment sink has cut marks and no longer cleanable. Observed small white cutting board near preparation table with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
- 14-72-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Observed hood system above flat top grill missing hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed hood system above flat top grill missing hood filters and drip pans. **Time Extended**
- 29-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing faucet at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed missing faucet at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of meats stored on floor inside meat walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed boxes of meats stored on floor inside meat walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 14-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood drip pans at cook line in back preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed no hood drip pans at cook line in back preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink near preparation table by the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: No hand wash sign at hand wash sink near preparation table by the cook line. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers inside meat walk in cooler soiled. Observed meat walk in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed fan covers inside vegetable walk in cooler soiled. Observed vegetable walk in cooler gaskets soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed meat walk in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed vegetable walk in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler in back hallway with rusted shelves. Observed vegetable walk in cooler near cook line with rusted shelves. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed walk in cooler in back hallway with rusted shelves. Observed vegetable walk in cooler near cook line with rusted shelves. **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe underneath hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed water leaking from pipe underneath hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop by coffee area not hung up to dry. Observed wet mop in back hallway not hung up to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed wet mop by coffee area not hung up to dry. Observed wet mop in back hallway not hung up to dry. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution near preparation table. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed several wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution near preparation table. **Time Extended**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed several bags of corn, cheese, and peeled carrots inside thank you bags. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed several bags of corn, cheese, and peeled carrots inside thank you bags. **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of cooked ground beef with no date label inside meat walk in cooler. Operator states it was prepared three days ago. Operator put correct label. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed container of cooked ground beef with no date label inside meat walk in cooler. Operator states it was prepared three days ago. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/26/2023 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
20
Total
25
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic bins not inverted at dry rack. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed utensils and plastic bins stored on dirty dry rack.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at 3 sink compartment sink has cut marks and no longer cleanable. Observed small white cutting board near preparation table with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach inside plastic container at the dry rack.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open container of coffee by drink area. Observed open can of coke behind fan by preparation table. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 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 purse above preparation table. Employee removed purse. Corrected On-Site
- 14-72-4:Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Observed hood system above flat top grill missing hood filters.
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing faucet at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of meats stored on floor inside meat walk in cooler.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container with in use utensils at 94F near preparation table at front counter. Observed container underneath steam table with in use utensils at 71F. Operator discarded water from both containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood drip pans at cook line in back preparation area.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink near preparation table by the cook line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers inside meat walk in cooler soiled. Observed meat walk in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed fan covers inside vegetable walk in cooler soiled. Observed vegetable walk in cooler gaskets soiled.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed several containers of raw beef, raw chicken, raw ground beef, and fish not covered inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed plastic bin full of raw beef being thawed at room temperature. Operator states it has been thawing for about half an hour. Back prep area: raw beef (56F - thawing ) Discussed with the operator, the proper thawing methods. Provided the operator the handout for thawing. Operator placed plastic bin inside walk in cooler to thaw. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler in back hallway with rusted shelves. Observed vegetable walk in cooler near cook line with rusted shelves. Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe underneath hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop by coffee area not hung up to dry. Observed wet mop in back hallway not hung up to dry.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution near preparation table.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt with no label near cook line preparation table. Operator put label. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed several bags of corn, cheese, and peeled carrots inside thank you bags. Repeat Violation
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Prep table by the walk in cooler: 4 live roaches crawling on by the vegetable slicer, by the ware wash area: approximately 8+ live roaches crawling on the wall behind the hand washing, approximately 6 live roaches crawling from underneath the hot water heater, 1 live roach crawling inside the double prep sink, 1 live roach crawl on the wall above the three compartment sink, 2 live roaches crawling on the floor mat by the hand washing sink, and packaged sauce area: one live roach crawling on the floor by dry rack area.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mash potatoes (108F - Hot Holding); ground beef (111F - Hot Holding); shredded pork (127F - Hot Holding); cooked beef with vegetables (133F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator, food cooked less than an hour ago. Discussed with operator the correct hot holding temperature. Observed operator reheat items above 165F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 container of cooked ground beef with no date label inside meat walk in cooler. Operator states it was prepared three days ago. Operator put correct label. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2023 revealed 25 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 20 basic).