WALTERS COFFEE SHOP BY SERGIO
17009 South Dixie Highway
Florida, 33157
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/6/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents over coffee station soiled with debris. **Repeat Violation**
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food service wearing a bracelet. Employee removed bracelet during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting at ware washing area. Coached employee on proper way to dry and store equipment.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at walk in cooler located at kitchen area next to wares washing area.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave at cook line soiled with food debris. Chef cleaned during inspection. Observed microwave at front counter soiled with food debris. Chef cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at reach in cooler at front counter soiled with debris. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall under hand washing sink soiled with food debris. Chef had employee clean during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipes under table at preparation area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2025 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 1/24/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles over cook line soiled with food debris. Observed vents over coffee station at front counter soiled with debris.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer next to vent.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife store in between preparation table and work station. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior microwave at cook line soiled with food debris. Chef cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler under flattop at front counter soiled with food debris.
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed fish sauce stored in gallon milk container.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork ambient thawing. Chef placed product in prep sink under cold running water. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Outside Wall of reach in cooler at front counter next to fryers soiled with grease debris.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on food slicer and not in sanitizing solution. Chef removed and placed in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed chair in front of hand was sink next to preparation table. Chef removed chair from in front of sink. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to fill metal container with water. Chef removed container from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/24/2025 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 9/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
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 AC vents soiled throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Observed debris removed from most vents. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal containers stored near warewashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: **Time Extended**
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**
- 24-18-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at spoons and forks near hand washing sink at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/2/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
4
Basic
22
Total
31
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold-like substance at coffee station. **Warning**
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dishmachine soiled. **Warning**
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling AC vents soiled throughout kitchen. **Warning**
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not stored inverted at shelf at cookline. **Warning**
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from October 1, 2023. **Warning**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at cookline grooved. **Warning**
- 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 open drink container inside reach-in cooler at cookline. **Warning**
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal containers stored near warewashing area. **Warning**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler, beer walk-in cooler, and reach-in cooler at front counter gaskets in disrepair. **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of pickles stored on floor at walk-in cooler. Chef removed container from floor. Observed boxes of tapioca pearls stored on floor at dry storage area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper at shelf over preparation table at kitchen area. Chef removed bug zapper from location. **Warning**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven and microwave soiled inside at cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets throughout kitchen. **Warning**
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at front counter reach-in cooler drawers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at spoons and forks near hand washing sink at kitchen area. **Warning**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut lettuce not covered at reach-in cooler at cookline. **Warning**
- 33-30-4:Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed discarded pallets at dumpster area. **Warning**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dishmachine and three compartment sink soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cookline. **Warning**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles not labeled at reach-in cooler at cookline. **Warning**
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of Country sausage gravy 6 lbs 9 oz dented. Chef discarded can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed at cookline. Coached employee on correct procedure. **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 beef stakes stored over raw fries at reach-in cooler at cookline. **Warning**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Marinated beef (49F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler. As per chef, 4 hours. Product will be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 03D-07-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed Marinated beef (49F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler. As per chef, since 7 am. **Warning**
- 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed chef not knowing chlorine proper concentration. Coached chef on proper concentration. **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun soiled at coffee station. **Warning**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink near warewashing area with food debris at bottom. **Warning**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed eggs Benedict, famous burgers not linked to advisory.. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/2/2024 revealed 31 total violations (5 high priority, 4 intermediate, 22 basic).