CUCINA MODERNA
11225 MIRAMAR PKWY STE 260
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 2/17/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8890435
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bar.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed 2 containers with tomato sauce stored in walk in cooler.
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. -Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor in bar. Operator removed and stored properly.
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -Observed 2 live flying insects landing at wall next to exit door.
- 08A-24-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed raw ground beef stored over steak in walk in cooler. Operator relocate ground meat to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substances buildup on can opener blade. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed hand washing sink at pizza station block with rolling food tray. Operator removed tray.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in bar used as dump sink. Evidence by waste ice found inside.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical at mop sink.
Inspection Date: 9/16/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8722938
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed acc on brown like substance buildup on can opener holster.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over milk in walk in cooler. Operator relocate raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed raw chicken stored over steaks in walk-in cooker. Operator removed chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed quinoa (47-50F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler. Per operator, item cooked and placed in unit from yesterday. Item did not removed from cooler since.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed quinoa (47-50F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler. Per operator, item cooked and placed in unit from yesterday. Item did not removed from cooler since. See stop sale. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at dishwashing area. Operator replenished Corrected On-Site
- 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
Inspection Date: 3/28/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8595863
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: At the time of callback inspection, no proof of employees training available. Admin Complaint
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: No quaternary ammonium test kit available. Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 1/22/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8443199
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -Observed employee drinking from an open cup in food preparation area. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between flip top cooler and prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops found in water at 131F. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed salt removal from the original container not labeled. Operator label container Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw steak stored over sauces in walk-in cooler. Operator relocate steak. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish in walk-in cooler. Operator removed raw fish to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed aranchini cold held at 44F in flip top cooler. Per operator, item placed in cooler 3,5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on item for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added. Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Observed food manager certification expired on 2/15/2023. Mechref Zeaitir 2/15/2018 Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash wash sink block with rolling cart and garbage container in dishwashing area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwash sink at front line used to stored knife. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 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
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 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 no date marked on pasta stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, pasta cooked on 1/19/24. Operator correctly date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning
Inspection Date: 7/12/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8285457
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed